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Our top choices for Central Iowa family-friendly hotels

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white counter. A large wall mural with various words and phrases is visible behind the desk.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
P6,380
P7,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
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.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
P5,705
P6,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.
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.

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
  • Dive into family fun at the indoor pool—this hotel offers hiking trails and a hot tub, perfect for family adventures.
P5,621
P6,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.
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

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
P5,364
P6,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
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

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
P5,093
P5,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
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.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
P5,498
P6,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Room
Breakfast area
Reception
Exterior

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
  • Family fun awaits near campus with health club, garden views, and premium amenities for everyone to enjoy together.
P4,290
P4,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a sink, and a towel rack.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a bed.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
A swimming pool with chairs and tables around it, a door, and light fixtures on the walls.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Altoona
  • Indoor pool near Adventureland offers family fun with hot tub for kids and spacious rooms for all.
P6,497
P7,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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 Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A walk-in shower with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, a handheld faucet, and a towel rack.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

9. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
P3,967
P4,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sonesta Essential Ames
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
  • Families splash into adventure at this immaculately clean hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations.
P5,224
P5,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Iowa

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
P7,053
P7,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
P6,380
P7,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
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.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
P5,705
P6,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
P5,364
P6,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
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.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
P5,621
P6,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
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.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
P5,498
P6,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
P5,093
P5,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
P5,224
P5,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Breakfast area
Reception
Exterior

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
P4,290
P4,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
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 Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
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.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
P3,967
P4,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sonesta Essential Ames
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
P7,053
P7,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
P6,380
P7,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the poolside area, including seating and a wall with a motivational quote.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
Ames
P6,341
P7,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
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.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
P5,705
P6,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
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.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
P5,498
P6,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames
Ames
P5,638
P6,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Spark by Hilton Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
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.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
P5,621
P6,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
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.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
P5,364
P6,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
P5,224
P5,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
A hotel reception area with a desk, chairs, a printer, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a window with an air conditioner.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Altoona
P6,497
P7,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Great breakfast, very clean, spacious and lots of amenities. Good and easy location too right off freeway"
Heather 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good
"Very clean property. Access was a little confusing but we got it done. Quiet rooms. Small rooms but manageable. Worth the rate charged."
Richard 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good
"I really loved everything except I have an extra $20 charge that I have no idea why???? Very frustrating."
Bonnie Kaplan 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent
"This Comfort Inn location is located in a prime location, walking distance to various attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. Staff is stellar and rooms are clean and comfortable. We visited for the Des Moines Marathon and will return for future endeavors. Thank you for the great stay!"
Shannon 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

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