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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Ankeny hotel

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Free daily full breakfast
Indoor pool
Exterior
Bed sheets
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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2502 S HULSIZER RD, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ankeny Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ankeny

In Ankeny .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ankeny hotel, you'll find Des Moines Area Community College and Ankeny Dog Park. Woodland Hills Golf Course and Sunset Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 University - 28 min drive - 34.1 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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Enjoy free breakfast at this Ankeny hotel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG also features an indoor pool and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Ankeny hotel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

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

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)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG is 15.9 mi (33-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG to downtown Ankeny?

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG is 2 mi away from Ankeny.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 295 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with group
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

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Berkay

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

All good but deposit havent got recieved

Everything was amazing but i havent recieve my deposit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Clean and comfortable!

The best stay I have ever had. The staff was nice. The room/bed was comfortable and clean. Quiet time was posted and everyone followed through with the expectation of it. The hotel was close, but not too close to the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
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

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was cold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
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

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
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

Katrina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Taryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Troy, Bird Island

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property itself feels neat and clean, so I would recommend this place. However, our room was very gross. I might chalk this up to a poor housekeeping staffer. The bed cover had a recent small liquid stain, there was someone’s old sock on the floor, and there were at least 15 body hairs on the bathroom floor and a couple in the sink. One thing I can’t stand is someone else’s body hair, if the floor was actually vacuumed, there should not have been any.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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