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Tru By Hilton Ankeny

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast at this Ankeny hotel, where an indoor pool awaits after a workout in the modern fitness center

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Tru By Hilton Ankeny offers essentials for a comfy stay: free breakfast, WiFi, a state-of-the-art gym, and an indoor pool for relaxation. Business travelers benefit from a dedicated center, and electric vehicle charging stations make road trips convenient.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Ankeny is home to Tru By Hilton Ankeny. Some of the area's popular attractions include Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Ankeny Stadium. Visit our Ankeny travel guide
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1230 S.W. District Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westside Park
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ankeny Art Center
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ankeny Dog Park
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Village Park
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    18 min walk
  • Hy-Vee Market Grille
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • 30 Hop
    3 min walk
  • Main Street Cafe & Bakery
    3 min drive

About this property

Tru By Hilton Ankeny

Property highlights
At Tru By Hilton Ankeny, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and meeting rooms
Room features
All 71 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Travel cribs, cable channels, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (21 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 75 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tru By Hilton Ankeny have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Tru By Hilton Ankeny pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tru By Hilton Ankeny?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tru By Hilton Ankeny?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Tru By Hilton Ankeny located?

Situated in Ankeny, this hotel is steps from Des Moines Area Community College, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ankeny Art Center and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex. Faith Baptist Bible College and Ankeny Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tru By Hilton Ankeny Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 169 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Roodyka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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Excellent place. Great location. Yummy breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room, and comfortable space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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We have stayed here multiple times and will continue to return! The rooms are clean, the hotel is very nice and the service is always great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, attentive staff, great amenities and ease of parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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Great room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with friendly staff and walkable to a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and hotel was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and continental breakfast. Nice tc with apps in it to watch
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

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Room was great. Breakfast was good. Like the game room area too. Staff was friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Nice lobby/amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, near restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was nice the hotel was clean we enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Beautiful part of town and easily accessible to the interstate for visiting Ames or Des Moines.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MELINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and in a great location! Nice pool and great breakfast. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

H. John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property. Well kept. Very walkable area of Ankeny. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dayse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, breakfast was great, kids enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel was clean and in a great location. restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. amenities were a plus. pool was a bit cold. also enjoyed the gym. will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to dining and event centers….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. super clean and the staff was remarkable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed stay. Very nice, employees cooperative and congenial. Have a nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025