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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
Indoor pool
Bed sheets
Exterior
Lobby
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

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

Room options

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 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
  • 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
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬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, an elevator, 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

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
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 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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