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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ankeny with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2502 S HULSIZER RD, Ankeny, IA, 50021

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Adventureland - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 13 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Property highlights
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG provides free full breakfast and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 74 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and shampoo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
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)

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG located?

Situated in Ankeny, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Des Moines Area Community College and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ankeny Dog Park and Woodland Hills Golf Course. Sunset Park and Westside Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 211 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

8/10

Overall great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Friendly staff clean properties
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Property was beautiful and so clean. Staff members were nice and accommodating. Location was quiet, yet close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Access was very easy off of a very busy road. From counter staff to service people, exceptionally kind, caring and courteous...will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

The pool was great. We enjoyed the breakfast and nice seating. The room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Very clean and love how close it is to so many places we like!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Breakfast staff was extremely attentive! Friendly check-in and helpful staff at the front desk. Toilet paper in rooms is very cheap and the mattress was hard. Pancake machine was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Enjoyed my stay. No problem.

10/10

Very nice hotel with shopping and restaurants around. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice and new.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Breakfast was delicious, checkin and out was easy. Nice hot shower, but most of all the orange office chair in our room had a back tilt on it that acted as a rocker to put my 2 year old to sleep. That was sohelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

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 stay. Staff was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Nice place to stay when I was in town for a family event.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Very nice stay. We were right by the elevator so a little noisy at night and in the morning but manageable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

It was a beautiful night perfect for a one night mini vacation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very clean, excellent breakfast, fitness room was exactly what I was looking for
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very clean hotel and the staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023