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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

₩133,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Tasha

₩151,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

David

₩126,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

4. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Tim

₩126,589 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

₩120,816 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

₩111,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Keri

₩151,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

Kim

₩141,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 12 - Dec 13

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

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

Ankeny

Paula

₩124,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Kathleen

₩99,738 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

Bertis

₩94,108 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

₩148,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by square stools.

13. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Boone

William

₩148,120 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.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

Anahy

₩133,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a television, and artwork on the wall.

15. AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

Fairfield

PAULINE

₩171,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

₩120,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

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

Altoona

rick

₩142,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A bar area with multiple screens displaying sports and news, a cash register, and bar stools.

18. Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham

Osceola

James

₩126,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

19. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Wayne

₩121,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A reception desk with a wooden finish, framed pictures above it, and a set of black containers on the right.

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

Pella

Rob

₩177,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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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 luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

Des Lux Hotel

Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

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