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Comfort Inn Story City

2.5 star property
Hotel in Story City with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Meeting facility
Comfort Inn Story City offers practical comforts: a breakfast buffet to fuel your morning, a gym to maintain routines, and an indoor pool to unwind. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and meeting spaces for business travelers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
425 Timberland Dr, Story City, IA, 50248

What's nearby

  • Story City Carousel - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 19 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Iowa State University - 22 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 23 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 24 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carousel Lanes - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Story City

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Comfort Inn Story City. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Story City
Comfort Inn Story City
Comfort Inn Story City, Iowa
Comfort Inn Story City Hotel
Comfort Inn Story City Hotel
Comfort Inn Story City Story City
Comfort Inn Story City Hotel Story City

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfort Inn Story City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Comfort Inn Story City pet-friendly?

Yes, Comfort Inn Story City allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 88 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Comfort Inn Story City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Story City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Comfort Inn Story City?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Comfort Inn Story City located?

Situated in Story City, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Story City Carousel and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Iowa State University and Main Street Cultural District are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Comfort Inn Story City Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 376 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, nice clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Clean and comfortable room, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff.We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Good breakfast buffet. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and the free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok. Not great. Room was clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Hotel was okay for a quick overnight stay. Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older and the pool is pretty gross. We had cold showers the first night so they moved our room and the water in the next room was just lukewarm. On the positive side the staff are very nice and friendly and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a little hard to find first time due to it being off a little side road, but once we found it , it was conveniently off the freeway and very close to the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE did not like the mattress. it was very hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quality, soaps, shampoo towels. About average breakfast items with homemade cinnamon buns to take and package to go. Coffee was excellent gourmet. They had real butter and real milk cream. Top job!! Very welcoming for a traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised about how clean and comfortable the room was. We were only there for a night, but we were delighted.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Great place

Nice place. Rooms were clean. Didn’t make it in time for breakfast so not sure how that is. Elevator was broke.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adanaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay at a very good price.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Friendly staff

Very friendly staff, immediate service, lovely room, very clean and fresh. Nice hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their breakfast was amazing, rooms are very clean its a must stay. I was pleased i stayed with my family. The kids were able to get in the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Everything was fine. No frills, but we didn't pay for frills. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
upgraded our room for the jacuzzi and the jets didn’t even work. very disappointed in that. one of the blankets was dirty/ stained as well. otherwise very quiet and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to stay last minute due to weather, staff was very quick to get us in a room and we had no issues while there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Only gave a four star because the water in the shower was cool at best. I was unable to get it hot. Other then that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool area, clean rooms and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Juli

The hotel is looking run down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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