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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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Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby
1 bedroom, bed sheets
The Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny offers modern comfort and practical amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning and free public WiFi. Self parking makes exploring easy, and the indoor pool provides a refreshing retreat after a day of activities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
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
  • Casey's Center - 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
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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. Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Ankeny Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 254 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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BYRON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid affordable spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and very clean, various restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My siblings and I like to get together once a year. This year we chose Ankey. We totally enjoyed our stay staff were great, grounds clean, everything was very clean. We were disappointed there was not a hot tub, as our ages range from 60-70 😊 we did enjoy the pool. We had a wonderful time! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place for a last minute decision
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean properties
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great. We enjoyed the breakfast and nice seating. The room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Selle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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