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Americas Best Value Inn Story City

2.5 star property
Hotel in Story City with 4 restaurants and free breakfast

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
In the heart of Story City, Americas Best Value Inn Story City offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, 4 on-site restaurants, and a cozy coffee shop. Enjoy in-room WiFi while you plan your day and take advantage of barbecue grills for al fresco dining.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Story City is home to Americas Best Value Inn Story City. Farm House Museum and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower and Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hilton Coliseum or Jack Trice Stadium.
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Map
1520 Broad Street, Story City, IA, 50248

What's nearby

  • Story City Carousel - 13 min walk - 0.7 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 - 23 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carousel Lanes - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Americas Best Value Inn Story City and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and 4 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Americas Best Value Inn Story City boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Viking Hotel Story City
Viking Story City
Viking Hotel Story City, Iowa
Viking Hotel Story City Iowa
Americas Story City Story City
Americas Best Value Inn Story City Hotel
Americas Best Value Inn Story City Story City
Americas Best Value Inn Story City Hotel Story City

Frequently asked questions

Is Americas Best Value Inn Story City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Americas Best Value Inn Story City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Americas Best Value Inn Story City?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Americas Best Value Inn Story City?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Americas Best Value Inn Story City located?

Situated in Story City, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Story City Carousel and 10.2 mi (16.3 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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