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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bed sheets
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Meeting facility

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, Adventureland
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Des Moines Area Community College. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 12 minutes by car from Casey's Center and 13 minutes from Adventureland
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Self parking is free.

This Ankeny hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 332 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

Pam

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

Karl

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One of the places we have ever stayed!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Amy

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

karounna

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Clean room, Staff, Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Colin

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clean, friendly staff, room was well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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Room was in great condition and clean. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice day breakfast was good. Rooms are clean. Staff is nice. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, very clean and the walk-in shower a huge plus
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and the breakfast bar was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean room, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent neighborhood and area in general. Great food nearby. Very clean Holiday Inn. No issues with the room and it was quiet. Staff was friendly and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, roomy, comfortable. Good breakfast and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, the beds were super comfortable, and the breakfasts were great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid affordable spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025