Top 10 Hotels in Central Iowa, IA from ₩92,170 - Competitive Prices

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Virginia

₩118,882

₩133,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Dana

₩142,231

₩159,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Alison

₩120,883

₩135,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

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.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Melissa

₩107,741

₩120,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Patricia

₩119,000

₩133,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

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.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Carol

₩115,755

₩129,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.

A refrigerated display case with various beverages and a digital clock.

A reception desk with illuminated panels, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a laptop on a desk.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Jeffrey

₩146,768

₩164,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

Ankeny

Gregory J

₩108,862

₩121,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Douglas

₩90,048

₩100,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

10. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

Bertis

₩83,924

₩93,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and a grassy landscape.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, large windows, and an exit sign.

11. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Newton

Ann

₩152,625

₩170,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A breakfast bar with waffle makers, coffee dispensers, and a variety of food items.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a patterned chair, and a minibar.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

Christy

₩148,502

₩166,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Christopher

₩112,277

₩125,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

Robin

₩118,882

₩133,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

15. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

Stacia

₩170,307

₩190,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled deck, and outdoor seating.

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

Fairfield

Robert

₩167,849

₩187,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.

A hotel reception area with a desk, chairs, a printer, and artwork on the walls.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern breakfast area with a yogurt machine, hot food options, and a bakery section.

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

Altoona

rick

₩132,759

₩148,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, blue armchairs, and a bar area.

18. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Michael

₩109,828

₩123,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and two brown sofas.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

19. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Forest City

Tom

₩124,886

₩139,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Dawn

₩128,488

₩143,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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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Iowa State Fairgrounds

8.8/10 (945 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Iowa Events Center

8.8/10 (573 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Casey's Center

8.8/10 (976 reviews)

Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Val Air Ballroom

8.0/10 (107 reviews)

After visiting Val Air Ballroom, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Knoxville Raceway

9.2/10 (103 reviews)

Catch an event at Knoxville Raceway during your trip to Knoxville. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

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UNI-Dome

8.8/10 (176 reviews)

Catch an event at UNI-Dome during your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Delve into rural America in the heart of Iowa, where rolling farmland, the state capital and a wealth of cultural attractions await.

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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean suite with a great price. Cracker Barrel, Wendy’s, Mexican restaurant walking distance."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The elevator in the parking ramp was broken, so I had to wrestle my luggage down three flights of stairs. Easy solution: valet parking. This hotel is on the historic registry, so if something's broken it must go through careful reviews before any repairs can begin. Just something to be aware of."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"thanks"

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"I appreciate the spacious rooms & friendly staff. I’ve stayed here many times and highly recommend it!"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Muy Bueno"

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks"

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA

₩78,721

₩92,170 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

₩84,044

₩94,131 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA

₩88,461

₩99,076 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,818 reviews)

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

₩115,755

₩129,645 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

includes taxes & fees

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA

₩116,662

₩130,661 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

includes taxes & fees

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA

₩127,663

₩142,984 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

includes taxes & fees

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Our top choices for Central Iowa hotels

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

5. Comfort Inn Story City

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

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

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

10. Sonesta Essential Ames

11. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

15. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

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

18. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

19. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

20. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Stay near popular Central Iowa attractions

Jordan Creek Town Center

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Iowa Events Center

Casey's Center

Jack Trice Stadium

Val Air Ballroom

Knoxville Raceway

UNI-Dome

Learn more about Central Iowa

Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

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