Top 10 Hotels in Central Iowa, IA from ￥11,136 - Competitive Prices

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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.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Dana

￥16,735

￥18,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Jeffrey

￥14,683

￥16,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

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

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

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Elma

￥14,555

￥16,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

4. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Patricia

￥14,028

￥15,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

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.

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Melissa

￥13,302

￥14,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

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

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Carol

￥13,645

￥15,282 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 reception desk with illuminated panels, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.

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

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Jeffrey

￥17,389

￥19,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

8. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Douglas

￥10,346

￥11,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

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

Ankeny

Todd

￥12,833

￥14,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

Christy

￥17,536

￥19,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

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

11. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

Bertis

￥9,943

￥11,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

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

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Christopher

￥13,302

￥14,898 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 wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and a grassy landscape.

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

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

13. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Newton

Ann

￥18,083

￥20,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

Robert

￥20,076

￥22,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

Robin

￥14,085

￥15,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a lamp, a sofa, and a view through a door to a bathroom and kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.

A cafe with wooden cabinets, a chalkboard with a welcome message, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

Ankeny

Leslie

￥12,632

￥14,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

Altoona

rick

￥15,650

￥17,527 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 modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

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

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Dawn

￥14,796

￥16,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

Michael

￥12,826

￥14,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

20. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Altoona

Craig

￥12,662

￥14,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Hotels recommended for families in Central Iowa

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

￥16,735

￥18,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

￥14,555

￥16,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

￥10,346

￥11,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

￥14,028

￥15,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

￥14,683

￥16,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

￥13,645

￥15,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

￥9,943

￥11,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

￥13,302

￥14,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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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

8/10 Good

"I only have 3 things that weren't excellent, The towels were scratchy not soft and the eggs at breakfast were rubbery. The mattress was firmer than I like, but that's just me."

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff and yummy breakfast!"

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for family"

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Clean room Good staff - professional and courteous Breakfast was very good with a spotless eating area Parking was not required this trip. I would recommend it’s convenience to the downtown area."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"Checking in was a challenge because there were several people gathered around the couch and tv in the lobby who were very loud and noisy. It made it very hard to hear what the receptionist was asking me. Maybe having a couch there isn’t the best idea because it invites groups to gather there."

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."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a wonderful property. I love staying there. It is both eclectic and comfortable. And I highly recommend it."

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

￥9,957

￥11,152 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

includes taxes & fees

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA

￥10,363

￥11,606 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

includes taxes & fees

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA

￥10,749

￥12,514 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

￥13,645

￥15,282 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

includes taxes & fees

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA

￥13,752

￥15,402 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

includes taxes & fees

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA

￥14,939

￥16,732 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

includes taxes & fees

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Our top choices for Central Iowa hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

4. Comfort Inn Story City

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

8. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

11. Sonesta Essential Ames

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

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

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

19. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

20. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Hotels recommended for families in Central Iowa

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Comfort Inn Story City

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

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

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Wildwood Lodge

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Des Lux Hotel

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

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