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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Hotel in Ankeny with an indoor pool and free breakfast
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Des Moines Area Community College. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 12 minutes by car from Casey's Center and 13 minutes from Adventureland
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG also features an indoor pool and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Ankeny hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Ankeny
Holiday INN Express DES Moines ankeny
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Ankeny
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Hotel Ankeny

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 308 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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