Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Hotel in Ankeny with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

The Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny offers modern comfort and practical amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning and free public WiFi. Self parking makes exploring easy, and the indoor pool provides a refreshing retreat after a day of activities.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Parking included
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

2502 S HULSIZER RD, Ankeny, IA, 50021

What's nearby

Des Moines Area Community College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Adventureland - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 13 min drive - 10.1 miles
Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 10.7 miles
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Property highlights

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG provides free full breakfast and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

You'll also find perks like:

An indoor pool
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff

Room features

All 74 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.

More amenities include:

Shower/tub combinations and shampoo

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$79 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

Indoor pool

Family friendly

Indoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Ankeny

Holiday INN Express DES Moines ankeny

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny an IHG Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG on Nov 14, 2025 start from $85.0, 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 Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG located?

Situated in Ankeny, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Des Moines Area Community College and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ankeny Dog Park and Woodland Hills Golf Course. Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Ankeny Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Oct 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice, clean, quiet hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Jun 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Solid affordable spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Aug 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and comfortable!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Feb 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K

Sep 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

All very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Jun 2, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great property!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Mar 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall great hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY

Mar 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good place to stày

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Aug 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

nice and clean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Selle

Sep 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Aug 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My siblings and I like to get together once a year. This year we chose Ankey. We totally enjoyed our stay staff were great, grounds clean, everything was very clean. We were disappointed there was not a hot tub, as our ages range from 60-70 😊 we did enjoy the pool. We had a wonderful time! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Jul 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Nov 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was a beautiful night perfect for a one night mini vacation

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Apr 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice and new.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MARY

Jun 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Jan 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice young lady at the front desk when we checked in, location was great and staff were all very friendly

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Jun 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was very good! Coffee was excellent. Had a great stay 🙂

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Troy

Aug 14, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

The property itself feels neat and clean, so I would recommend this place. However, our room was very gross. I might chalk this up to a poor housekeeping staffer. The bed cover had a recent small liquid stain, there was someone’s old sock on the floor, and there were at least 15 body hairs on the bathroom floor and a couple in the sink. One thing I can’t stand is someone else’s body hair, if the floor was actually vacuumed, there should not have been any.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J

Aug 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last night of the trip was great.

New hotel a bit off the interstate, clean bright pool, spotless rooms. Close to lots of restaurants.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Dec 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Passing Through

This was the perfect stop on our trip home from Branson. It was spacious, clean, quiet and a wonderful overnight stay.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Feb 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely property, very clean. The staff is very nice and accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Young lady at the front had a line when i got there. It did not take long and she was very pleasant to everyone she talked with. I would highly recommend this Hotel. The breakfast was great and service too. Very easy to check in and check out. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024