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Top Central Iowa 2 Star hotels

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$98 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Its was a nice clean facility, the staff was SUPER nice. They kept my bags for me at the front desk while I went to work and they had hot breakfast in the morning."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$56 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities are also on ...
7.6/10 Good! (587 reviews)
"This is the Ritz of Motel 6s. The room was clean, in decent condition, and everything worked."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

2.5 out of 5
4995 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$67 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,024 reviews)
"Clean laundry facilities"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$104 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$116 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, conference center, and conference ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$73 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$82 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,582 reviews)
"Friendly staff Clean room Very good stay for the money."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$71 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

2 out of 5
11414 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$73 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The property was very close to area restaurants. Good value for the price."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 out of 5
929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$117 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
$131 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Very clean room. Excellent breakfast. Easy check in and check out."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 out of 5
5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$81 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,028 reviews)
"I wish you would install handicap toilet in all your rooms. This would save common folks of trying to get their butts off the toilet when it sits so close to the floor. I hadto extend my stay, so I reserved an accessible room with a walkin shower since I'm in a locked leg brace. This way, I don not ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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EverSpring Inn & Suites

EverSpring Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2401 A Ave West, Oskaloosa, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$106 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental ...
8/10 Very Good! (627 reviews)
"This is a very nice property. it very convenient for shopping and restaurants. it is right off the highway. The staff is friendly and very well lit parking area."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

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2 Star Hotels Central Iowa

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Central Iowa 2 star hotels will give you everything you need to enjoy the city like a local, saving a ton of money so you can hit all the hot spots in town.

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