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

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.

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.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Casey

₹7,739

₹8,668 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

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

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Judith

₹9,603

₹10,756 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, 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.

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Scott

₹8,678

₹9,719 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

Patricia

₹7,989

₹8,948 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Kristina

₹7,667

₹8,587 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 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.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Sanjeeva

₹8,195

₹9,179 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Darrell

₹6,375

₹7,140 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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.

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

Ankeny

Gregory J

₹7,707

₹8,632 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

9. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

Bertis

₹5,972

₹6,689 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A modern cafe with seating arrangements, a coffee machine, and a television.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, including a digital display and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

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

Altoona

rick

₹9,020

₹10,102 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and a grassy landscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a painting above the bed.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

11. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Newton

Ann

₹9,189

₹10,293 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

12. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

Jennifer

₹9,398

₹10,526 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Christopher

₹7,519

₹8,422 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

Robin

₹8,459

₹9,474 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

Altoona

becky

₹6,788

₹7,602 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

Stacia

₹12,305

₹13,781 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple windows.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, benches, and a red wall in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and a television.

A kitchen with a chalkboard wall art, two wall-mounted lights, a microwave, a toaster, and a water dispenser.

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Ginger

₹7,344

₹8,225 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

18. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Michael

₹7,690

₹8,613 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Brian

₹8,887

₹9,953 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Ankeny

gary

₹9,020

₹10,102 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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Holiday Rentals in Central Iowa

Aparthotel

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines

"The apartment was perfect for what we needed. Very reasonable price with excellent value. ."

Apartment

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

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

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

2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

Newton

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 compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

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 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.

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a coffee maker, a sink, and a dining table with benches.

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

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

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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An aerial view of a bustling fairground with various stalls, rides, and a Ferris wheel.

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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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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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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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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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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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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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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A grand building with a large dome and two smaller domes, surrounded by lush greenery and tall grass.

Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very pleasant hotel, nicely furnished. Few good restaurants around. The room was very spacious , but that"

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

8/10 Good

"401 or two nights stay on business in North Des Moines or on your way north or south it is perfect"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I would have liked a microwave in the room to warm up my coffee. 😀 Otherwise, great place to stay."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good

"The beds and pillows are comfortable, clean rooms"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was ok. Bed was comfortable. Didn't like the squeeze bottles of soap and shampoo, etc."

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA

₹5,602

₹6,559 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

₹5,980

₹6,698 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA

₹6,295

₹7,050 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

₹8,195

₹9,179 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA

₹8,450

₹9,464 total

25 Nov - 26 Nov

includes taxes & fees

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

6215 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA

₹8,459

₹9,474 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

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Our top choices for Central Iowa hotels

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

4. Comfort Inn Story City

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

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

9. Sonesta Essential Ames

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

11. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

12. Best Western Holiday Manor

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

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

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

18. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Rentals in Central Iowa

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

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

Casey's Center

Jack Trice Stadium

Des Moines Civic Center

UNI-Dome

EMC Expo Center

Learn more about Central Iowa

Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

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

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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