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

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.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Keely

RM397

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 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.

2. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Joe

RM367

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Mary

RM410

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Michelle

RM399

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

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

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

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Connie

RM365

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted TV.

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.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Bob

RM475

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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

Stacey

RM358

RM400 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Jonathan

RM382

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Douglas

RM309

RM347 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and two patterned armchairs.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a fireplace in the background.

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

10. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Lamoni

Lamoni

Robert

RM609

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, seating areas, and a staircase.

A Best Western Holiday Manor hotel with a large parking lot and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

Madonna

RM400

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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

12. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

Robert

RM515

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

The exterior of the Diamond Jo Casino with a prominent illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a flagpole with the American flag.

A modern interior with a staircase, fireplace, sofa, and chairs.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

13. Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

Northwood

Chad

RM484

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a landscaped area with shrubs and gravel.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

14. The Grove Inn And Suites

Eagle Grove

Lori

RM411

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Altoona

Tiff

RM482

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, large columns, and a brick facade.

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

A vending machine stocked with various beverages and snacks, including sodas, juices, and chips.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

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

Altoona

Jodi

RM446

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

MARION

RM398

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden beams, and a blue umbrella.

A coffee station with multiple dispensers and a variety of coffee products.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, microwave, and various food items.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a desk lamp, a telephone, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Webster City

Webster City

Rebeka

RM362

RM405 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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.

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

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

19. Qube Hotel

Polk City

clayton

RM328

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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.

A hotel bathroom with a large white bathtub, a sink, and a mirror. There is a brown leather sofa and a table in the adjacent living area.

20. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Boone

Kim

RM406

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music and lively festivals.

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Principal Park

8.6/10 (133 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Iowa State Capitol Building

9.0/10 (354 reviews)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

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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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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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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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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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

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and great breakfast"

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The first impression of a hotel is the check-in and Wildwood did a great job. The lady was friendly and it went quick so we could get to our room after a long day. The room was nice - clean, as expected. We spent a quiet night of getting badly needed rest and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast in the morning. We would definitely stay there again."

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"New, nice, clean hotel. Comfortable. Many restaurants near by. Staff were helpful."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property great location extremely clean"

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good

"There was hair in the shower when we arrived and we had to open the toilet tank several times to get it to flush. These were not great. The location and restaurant were very nice!"

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms, equipped with refrigerator and coffee maker. Bathroom large and easy to navigate. Breakfast was abundant and delicious. Lovely staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is very welcoming. Asked for more towels and got them right away. Very nice place to stay with children also."

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

8/10 Good

"love it"

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing workers. My room was clean. The hotel was clean. The pool was absolutely immaculate. I loved the the heated pool and the water was nice and clear. Parking was amazing. Will definitely be coming back again"

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

RM180

RM201 total

4 Sept - 5 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA

RM279

RM312 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,845 reviews)

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

RM367

RM411 total

23 Aug - 24 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA

RM395

RM443 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Holiday Manor

208 W 4th St North Newton IA

RM402

RM450 total

27 Aug - 28 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

6215 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA

RM433

RM485 total

21 Sept - 22 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (765 reviews)

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Central Iowa hotels from RM201

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Our top choices for Central Iowa hotels

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

5. Comfort Inn Story City

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

10. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Lamoni

11. Best Western Holiday Manor

12. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

13. Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

14. The Grove Inn And Suites

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

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

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Webster City

19. Qube Hotel

20. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Stay near popular Central Iowa attractions

Jordan Creek Town Center

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Iowa Events Center

Principal Park

Iowa State Capitol Building

Casey's Center

Jack Trice Stadium

Knoxville Raceway

Learn more about Central Iowa

Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Wildwood Lodge

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

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

Best Western Holiday Manor

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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