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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Courtyard
Reception
Business centre
Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Located near Outlets of Des Moines and Adventureland, Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel welcomes guests with a lobby fireplace and free in-room WiFi. The hotel offers dry cleaning, luggage storage, indoor pool access, and express check-out. Guests often praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is RM376
RM421 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
2502 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Adventureland - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Hotel near Iowa Events Center
Located close to Outlets of Des Moines and Adventureland, Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop and a terrace. In addition to a firepit and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, coworking spaces and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Premier Hotel
Best Western Premier Ankeny
Premier Ankeny Hotel Ankeny
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Hotel
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Ankeny
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Hotel Ankeny

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

As of 12 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel on 15 Oct 2025 start from RM 376.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 75.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Iowa State Fairgrounds, Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Iowa Events Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 788 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations, quiet area, easy access to restaurants, very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was nice and clean. Great area to sit outside or in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always nice when we stay here. So happy they brought the breakfast back for the people who stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Location very convenient .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable and safe. Clean room and quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The girl up front was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Breakfast was good. This hotel is all around a step above. The only wierd thing was the bathroom door in the king room closes with a gap that exposes the person taking a shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and smiling faces
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie R S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to I 25
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Room was clean. Friendly service at check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Twila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property. Comfortable and clean rooms. Bathroom was very dark. One light close to the shower, could not see to put on makeup
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms were very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and staff was friendly. Kids loved the yogurt bar at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price for a great hotel 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, close to everything we needed, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness
AC wasn’t working in any of the 3 rooms booked. Staff was rude to my spouse at check in when I was unable to travel with him. We won’t stay at this BW again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean everyone was very friendly and helpful if you needed anything. Like I needed a fan for the sound so I could sleep. They went and brought me a fan then it just made my stay even better. Thank you for your kindness,and making my stay feel more like I was home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was fine. Especially liked breakfast provided. They didn’t have this in previous year’s visits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025