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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Kristin

₩133,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Tasha

₩151,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

David

₩125,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

4. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Tim

₩125,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Kristina

₩120,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

William

₩110,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Keri

₩161,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered entrance area, and a clear sky.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

Kim

₩140,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Ankeny

Paula

₩123,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Kathleen

₩100,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

11. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

Deisy

₩93,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

12. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

Jennifer

₩147,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a visible kitchen area.

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

Fairfield

Christopher

₩170,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a window with curtains.

14. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Boone

William

₩147,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

Anahy

₩133,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

16. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Ankeny

Jessica

₩126,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Altoona

rick

₩135,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A Country Inn & Suites building with a dark exterior, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA

Pella

Dawn

₩173,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered waiting area, and a well-lit facade.

19. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Wayne

₩120,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A white pergola with a view of a lake and trees.

20. Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham

Osceola

James

₩126,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Jordan Creek Town Center

9.2/10 (1,624 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

A corridor with a patterned carpet, seating areas with round tables, and a bar area with stools.

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

This is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely beautiful historic building with a grand scale and fully updated modern rooms. The design and comfort is impeccable. Large room and bathroom, but not so large that it isn’t cozy. Perfect in my opinion. The onsite dining options are fantastic for world class breakfast lunch and dinner at very reasonable prices. And the coffee is amazing. There were a couple of quirks in the room—the sound of trickling water whenever the ac turned...

David Morrow