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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Courtyard
Reception
Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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2502 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021

What's nearby

  • Wells Fargo Arena - 12 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Adventureland - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 13 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Hotel near Wells Fargo Arena
Located close to Outlets of Des Moines and Adventureland, Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,001 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Best Western Premier Hotel
Best Western Premier Ankeny
Premier Ankeny Hotel Ankeny
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Iowa State Fairgrounds, Adventureland, and Outlets of Des Moines. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Wells Fargo Arena are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 700 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and patio were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bipan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue was air didn't work so had to change rooms but otherwise was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My eighty year old parents loved it Enough said
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk check in was top notch, swift and proffessional, yet personable! Room was so clean.and very comfortable 😌. The shower was amazing and much needed after a 10 hour day of traveling
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect with the exception of the water pressure which was pretty light.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warming upon entering! Loved the bed, very relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for a quick overnight stay. Easy access to I-35 and the room was nice, comfortable and warm. Breakfast was good too! They had it al decorated for Christmas which was a great touch. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brookelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty on the inside and great rooms that were clean. Staff were very nice. Only complaint, the water took FOREVER to warm up.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff at front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised on this hotel. Rooms very very clean staff great and just enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room without any issues. Was exactly what was needed for the quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, right next to Outback Steakhouse, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are accommodating and friendly. Rooms are clean, possibly recently updated. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful , reasonably priced and comfortable Hotel. The check in staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, refurbished propert, close to interstate and eating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Great clean hotel.

Beautiful updated hotel with lovely clean rooms. We enjoyed our stay with our kids. They enjoyed how nice the room was and the pool was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay and appreciated the helpful and friendly staff very much! The decor inside the hotel and by the water is lovely and very well maintained. Although I didn’t have a chance to try breakfast, they had a good variety of options and the prices were very reasonable. I would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful hotel! So comfortable. Friendly service. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024