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

1. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

David

$84 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Tasha

$101 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

3. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

William

$82 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

4. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Tim

$84 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

5. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Kristin

$82 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

6. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

Deisy

$63 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Kathleen

$66 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Kristina

$81 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Keri

$108 nightly

Nov 28 - Nov 29

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a stone wall, a welcome sign, and a reception desk.

10. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Boone

William

$93 nightly

Dec 16 - Dec 17

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

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

Ankeny

Paula

$77 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

Kim

$94 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

13. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

Patricia

$99 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a leather chair.

14. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Ginger

$77 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

15. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Ankeny

Jessica

$80 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

A reception desk with a stone wall background, a laptop, a phone, and a small table with a tissue box.

16. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

Newton

Justice

$53 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

17. Qube Hotel

Polk City

Jaime

$78 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A white pergola with a view of a lake and trees.

18. Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham

Osceola

James

$84 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a refrigerator.

19. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Ankeny

Kristi

$91 nightly

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

20. Prairie Meadows Hotel

Altoona

Douglas

$148 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

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Top reviews in Central Iowa

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and string lights.

Strawtown Inn & Events

Pella

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

A corridor with a patterned carpet, seating areas with round tables, and a bar area with stools.

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

This is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely beautiful historic building with a grand scale and fully updated modern rooms. The design and comfort is impeccable. Large room and bathroom, but not so large that it isn’t cozy. Perfect in my opinion. The onsite dining options are fantastic for world class breakfast lunch and dinner at very reasonable prices. And the coffee is amazing. There were a couple of quirks in the room—the sound of trickling water whenever the ac turned...

David Morrow

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Altoona

10/10 Excellent

We love this hotel! We've stayed 2-3 times in the last couple of years. This last time was the best, starting with Michelle, who checked us into the hotel. She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and just great in representing the hotel. Our room was fantastic, beds were so comfortable even after a full day at Adventureland. The shower had multiple adjustments, and it had these awesome shampoo, conditioner, and body wash pumps on the wall of the shower - they smelled wonderful! The pool/whirlpool...

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