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

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

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

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Dana

RM402

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Rachelle

RM382

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

3. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Mandy

RM370

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

4. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

keith

RM380

RM425 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

5. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Douglas

RM274

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with two desks, each with a computer monitor and keyboard, and two black office chairs. There is a whiteboard on the wall and a power outlet near the center.

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 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.

6. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

Bertis

RM257

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Melissa

RM344

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Jeff

RM401

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

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

Ankeny

Todd

RM332

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Jeffrey

RM449

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a coffee table with a tray holding potted plants, a remote control, and a painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables, a fire pit, and air conditioning units.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a carpeted floor.

11. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Boone

Kim

RM404

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Christopher

RM346

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard on duty sign, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror on the door.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a coffee machine, and a chalkboard menu.

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls

Sarah

RM510

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.

14. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Ankeny

Kendra

RM399

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

15. Qube Hotel

Polk City

Sheri

RM331

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

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

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

Robert

RM502

RM563 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A row of white, modern, front-loading washing machines in a clean, white-walled laundry room.

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

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

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

Altoona

Craig

RM364

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

Susan

RM382

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

19. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Terri

RM338

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a small table.

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

Altoona

rick

RM388

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Holiday Rentals in Central Iowa

Apartment

A house with a red double door, a stone pillar, and a window with a decorative design.

A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a dish rack.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

Newton

Holiday Home

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a covered patio area.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden tray, and a kitchen area with bar stools.

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

Southwestern Hills

"The house is lovely for a weekend of meditation or connecting with nature, but I wouldn't recommend it for very outgoing families, as the local community is very sensitive about music. I actually felt stressed by the surrounding environment; in my view, renting a house implies having more freedom to have fun, but that wasn't the case here. Next time, I’d choose a hotel instead—I’d have a better time and save money, too."

Cottage

A compact, multi-level living space with a loft bedroom, kitchen, and seating area.

A dining area with a round table, black chairs, and a vase with yellow flowers.

A small, single-story building with a metal roof and a front porch.

A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a kitchenette in the background, and a sloped ceiling with recessed lighting.

Quaint Montezuma Cabin Near Lake Ponderosa!

Montezuma

"Great stay. Nice roomy place to stay. Stayed nice and cool during hot summer. Had a small issue and Kelly fixed it right away. Definitely will stay here again. "

Cottage

A covered porch with a white chair, a small table, and a chair with a checkered pattern.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are windows and a door leading to another room.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug. There is a window with blinds, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Drake

Cottage

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and bar stools.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a dining area with two stools.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Charming Iowa Abode Near Knoxville Raceway!

Knoxville

"There are no pet friendly hotels in Knoxville so we were very happy to find this pretty house for our stay when back for a family funeral. Pros: ample parking, good location, very clean, large space, nice kitchen, large yard, DISH TV, pet friendly, rapid response from owner, sleeps multiple people Cons: sleeps multiple people but only 1 key provided, couches don’t face TV, 2 BRs have no doors so there is privacy only for people in upstairs BR, outlet in basement bath not working "

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Stay near popular Central Iowa attractions

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Jordan Creek Town Center

9.2/10 (1,624 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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 in Iowa Events 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 match or basketball game.

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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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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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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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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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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

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, great atmosphere, very busy but not too busy to address our needs."

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is really friendly, the breakfast is good and the rooms are clean"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, breakfast was good, pool was bigger than a regular hotel pool, hot tub was as well. Would definitely stay here again. Probably will next time in Des Moines."

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8/10 Good

"Very pleasant atmosphere with helpful staff. Ample breakfast offerings, comfortable room. Great value."

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Updated and clean! Did not get to enjoy the pool/hot tub area but looked nice. Staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again if in the area!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"Stains in toilet"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The ambiance of this historical hotel makes it an experience, they went all out for Halloween! The staff was so friendly and helpful with directions on parking. And a bonus was the breakfast selection - so much better than many other hotel breakfasts!"

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean and affordable. Best location to ISU."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Belle place pour une arrêt pour la nuit et très bien situé"

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

RM243

RM272 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA

RM267

RM299 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA

RM278

RM323 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

RM370

RM414 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA

RM382

RM428 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA

RM399

RM447 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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Our top choices for Central Iowa hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

4. Comfort Inn Story City

5. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

6. Sonesta Essential Ames

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

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

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

11. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Iowa Falls

14. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

15. Qube Hotel

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

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

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

19. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

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

Holiday Rentals in Central Iowa

2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

Quaint Montezuma Cabin Near Lake Ponderosa!

Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Charming Iowa Abode Near Knoxville Raceway!

Stay near popular Central Iowa attractions

Jordan Creek Town Center

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Iowa Events Center

Jack Trice Stadium

Casey's Center

UNI-Dome

Knoxville Raceway

Des Moines Civic Center

Learn more about Central Iowa

Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Wildwood Lodge

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

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Des Lux Hotel

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

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

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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