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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

1. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
United States
Craig
₩122,894
₩137,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

2. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
United States
William
₩87,753
₩98,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sonesta Essential Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
United States
Mary Kay
₩133,259
₩149,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

4. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
United States
Mary
₩135,568
₩151,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
United States
Melanie E
₩113,155
₩126,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
United States
Douglas
₩103,918
₩116,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

7. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
United States
Connie
₩132,376
₩148,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Comfort Inn Story City
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
United States
Stacey
₩120,083
₩134,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
United States
Michelle
₩133,667
₩149,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.
A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.
A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.
A dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.

10. Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
Polk City
United States
clayton
₩110,030
₩130,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Qube Hotel
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good
"Hotel is outdated but seemed to be fairly clean and well cared for. Most of the staff was nice and helpful."
Kimberly 7-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff. Best check-in ever! Ever! My wife and I agreed that this wonderful property is worth returning to in the future. Ten stars!"
Jeffrey 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent
"Entry and lobby very inviting. Welcoming staff at front desk. Rooms are beyond expectation. Dinner and breakfast was unexpected. Great food. Love the General Manager too."
Joyce 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good
"Quiet room."
Nick 3-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms are very clean and comfortable."
Jeff 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Des Lux Hotel
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was amazing and my room was great!"
Royalee 3-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel is always clean, staff are welcoming, and beds are cozy!"
Breanna 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

10/10 Excellent
"I rented several rooms for out of town family, visiting for my daughter’s wedding. The staff was so helpful! The gentleman who checked us in took time to let everyone be on the same floor and in the same general vicinity. The stay was just about the only thing that went off without a hitch."
Sierra 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

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