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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ankeny with indoor pool and free breakfast

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Indoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Meeting facility
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb

Explore the area

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2502 S HULSIZER RD, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ankeny Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

Bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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15 Feb - 16 Feb
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About the area

Ankeny

At Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Des Moines Area Community College and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Ankeny Dog Park. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Ankeny hotel include Casey's Center and Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ankeny Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Adventureland - 10 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Hotel in Ankeny with indoor pool and free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG also features an indoor pool and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This Ankeny hotel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG on 13 Feb 2026 start from AU$141.41, including 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 parking available at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG has a free self car park.

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

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG has an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors give top marks to the free full breakfast here! Available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

No, pets are not allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 307 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Nice staff. Front doors not locked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff, and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy, Chanhassen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, and we always have an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not have breakfast because of other plans. The hotel was super clean with modern accommodations. Looked very new or recently redone. Loved our room well furnished. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the cleanliness of the rooms, the bathroom shower was a little awkward to use but other than that no complaints at all. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and the breakfast bar was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was great! Very friendly and kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025