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Nov 6 - Nov 8
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Our top choices for Central Iowa family-friendly hotels

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

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,421 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff"
United States
Kristin
The price is ￥13,142
￥14,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (401 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, great breakfast, clean room and friendly staff. I would stay here again"
United States
Keri
The price is ￥17,016
￥19,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

3. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,329 reviews)
"Breakfast fantastic!"
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥12,762
￥14,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

4. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"The Bed and Breakfast was absolutely adorable. We loved our stay. The breakfast was delicious. The area was beautiful. The innkeepers were incredible. We highly recommend for your next stay. "
United States
Ryan
The price is ￥15,000
￥15,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (643 reviews)
"The room was great, staff was friendly and the breakfast is always solid! Stayed here several times."
United States
Giovanni
The price is ￥15,504
￥17,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
2.5 star property
Johnston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (883 reviews)
"Clean room and breakfast was good."
United States
Shajia
The price is ￥14,038
￥15,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

7. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (445 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
William
The price is ￥13,259
￥14,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."
United States
Maddox
The price is ￥14,212
￥15,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

9. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"
United States
David
The price is ￥13,686
￥15,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (160 reviews)
"Awesome staff and great rooms"
United States
Michaella
The price is ￥14,083
￥15,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Spark by Hilton Ames
A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

11. Iowa House

Iowa House
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (898 reviews)
"Loved my stay there. Very clean, cosy, charming, great breakfast, awesome staff, and wonderful location. Highly recommend!"
United States
LAURA
The price is ￥17,266
￥19,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Iowa House
A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

12. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
Ankeny
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (376 reviews)
"The gal at the front desk, I don't know her name, was so friendly and helpful."
United States
Rexann
The price is ￥14,368
￥16,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,054 reviews)
"I have stayed here several times and is always perfect."
United States
Gregory J
The price is ￥12,818
￥14,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Good place to spend the night. The pool and hot tube were clean and warmer than most other hotels we have stayed at. Breakfast was good. No issues."
United States
Sanjeeva
The price is ￥11,639
￥13,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A room with a large window offering a view of a green field and a water body. There are two round tables and four chairs.

15. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
2.5 star property
Newton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (918 reviews)
"Furniture could use updating, other than that everything was great."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥14,761
￥16,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (943 reviews)
"Nice staff and beautiful grounds"
United States
Stacia
The price is ￥21,157
￥23,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Tremont on Main Hotel & Restaurants."

17. Tremont Inn on Main

Tremont Inn on Main
3.5 star property
Marshalltown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Vintage hotel"
United States
Dennis
The price is ￥22,689
￥25,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tremont Inn on Main
Terrace/patio

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (110 reviews)
"Everything about this location was fantastic! Staff was polite, room was clean and modern, amenities were great, and breakfast was well stocked."
United States
todd m
The price is ￥15,505
￥17,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (657 reviews)
"Great location for restaurants and things in the area."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥17,286
￥19,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable bed, comfortable fold out sofa bed, friendly staff"
United States
Kristina
The price is ￥12,723
￥14,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Iowa

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
The price is ￥13,686
￥15,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100)
The price is ￥14,212
￥15,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was excellent. There was plenty of parking. The room was clean, and the bed was AMAZING. I slept so well. I also liked that a few restaurants and a convenience store were within walking distance (I didn't have to cross a large road to get to them either). I would highly recommend this hotel."
Allison 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

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