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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy free breakfast at this Ankeny hotel

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A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a refrigerator.
A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a desk, and a map on the wall.
A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.
A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage, bacon, and cookies.
A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a blue sofa, and three framed artworks on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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2502 S HULSIZER RD, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with an orange chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with an orange chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with an orange chair.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with an orange chair.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with an orange chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Westside Park. Northview Shopping Center and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Drake University - 14 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 22 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • Iowa State University - 27 min drive - 33.0 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Enjoy free breakfast at this Ankeny hotel
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Self parking is free.

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

  • Gym
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG on Dec 11, 2026 start from $95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 378 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was cleaned and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I really enjoyed how the staff was available to help when needed…
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was nice at this hotel. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book, even at the last minute. Very comfortable, clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Comfortable bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk, Paris, went above & beyond helping me track down my lost credit card. Paris is so friendly & thoughtful & helpful! My room was comfortable & convenient. I enjoyed the variety of breakfast items.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Glad we stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Second year we have stayed there for a local family reunion. No complaints or issues. Well cared for property, helpful staff. decent breakfast and conveniently located to Ankeny/north Des Moines properties. Will stay again,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a wonderful stay. The pool was warm, the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Great breakfast in the mornings!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the places we have ever stayed!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, friendly staff. We will be back next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff, and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like the beds were wonderful. A lot nicer than most places that I’ve stayed. However there was no soap in the shower. And there was food left in the refrigerator. also, also the elevator if you’re looking at them, the one on the right side was terrible noise. Made me afraid to write in it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and the breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean. Convenient to interstate and local amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel. Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was good, but was exactly the same things on two of the 3 mornings we were there. Pool area is nice. Beds are comfortable and rooms are very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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