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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers start their mornings with a hearty breakfast before splashing into the indoor pool at this convenient Des Moines area hotel

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

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, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
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 (Mobility, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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
  • Ankeny Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Adventureland - 10 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 10.5 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 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
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Ankeny
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Hotel Ankeny

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?

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. Ankeny Stadium and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, friendly staff, room was well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in great condition and clean. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff, and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, and we always have an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and the breakfast bar was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyepeju

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the cleanliness of the rooms, the bathroom shower was a little awkward to use but other than that no complaints at all. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

"Nicest hotel we have ever been too!"

Beautiful hotel! Very clean, rooms were spacious, no one complaint. Our kids said it was the nicest hotel we have ever been too ;)
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

Michael

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

Good hotel.

Nice new hotel. Great condition and fine service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BYRON

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was great! Very friendly and kind
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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean property, well run, very nice staff. It also has easy access to the High Trestle Trial, good for bike enthusiasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Kelsey

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