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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2502 S HULSIZER RD, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Hotel in Ankeny with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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 Wells Fargo Arena 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

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.

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. 165 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 218 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and love how close it is to so many places we like!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newer facility with comfortable look and furnishings. Staff at check in looked and performed in professional manner, greeted with a smile. Room was clean and welcoming. Slept well, had good breakfast next morning. Would stay again next time in area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY, SAVAGE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stày
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very comfortable and clean. Never heard anyone. Free breakfast was very good. Bed was comfortable. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita, Marshfield

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with shopping and restaurants around. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

12/28/2024 Wedding Reception

Excellent stay. Staff was very helpful and kind.
Great venue for a wedding reception.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is rather new and has some excellent features. I liked the way shampoo, etc. was delivered. I liked the closet. I found the bed not to be comfortable for me. I found the mattress too hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful night perfect for a one night mini vacation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024