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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property

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A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.
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.
A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, framed artwork on the walls, and a large screen displaying the Holiday Inn Express logo.
A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

Explore the area

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2502 S HULSIZER RD, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include 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
  • Adventureland - 10 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Drake University - 14 min drive - 20.0 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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Self parking is free.

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

  • Gym
  • 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

  • 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
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
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

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 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$158, 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. 259 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 349 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay. The pool was warm, the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Great breakfast in the mornings!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Convenient to interstate and local amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, friendly staff. We will be back next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the places we have ever stayed!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Twila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was good, but was exactly the same things on two of the 3 mornings we were there. Pool area is nice. Beds are comfortable and rooms are very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awesome need improve utensils they were very flimsy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, and fairly new
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff, and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karounna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Staff, Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, friendly staff, room was well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in great condition and clean. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, very clean and the walk-in shower a huge plus
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice day breakfast was good. Rooms are clean. Staff is nice. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024