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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Woodland Hills Golf Course. 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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)

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  • 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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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 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG on 5 Apr 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. 237 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 312 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyepeju

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent neighborhood and area in general. Great food nearby. Very clean Holiday Inn. No issues with the room and it was quiet. Staff was friendly and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. Hotel was so bright and welcoming. Loved the pool and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, roomy, comfortable. Good breakfast and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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