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Top Cheap Central Iowa Hotels

Red Roof Inn Ames

1418 S Dayton Place Ames IA

5 min drive from Iowa State University

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

6.2/10 (934 reviews)

"Older building showing its age. Water damage on bathroom walls. Bathroom sink had hairballs in the drain."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,116 reviews)

"Checked in only to find out they had no TV. My room had all sorts of bugs when i turned on the lights. The out door area is a dump. junk laying around an old pool. lobby smells like wet dog. Not sure if its under new management or what is going on but going down hill quickly"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

Cozy Rest Motel

2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

7.8/10 Good! (692 reviews)

"Great location and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

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