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Featuring a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna, this hotel is located just off Highway 5 and 16 km from downtown Des Moines. Free WiFi, parking, and airport shuttle service are provided.

The Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport offers decorative rooms with a satellite TV, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. A work desk and ironing facilities are included. The room was huge, everywhere was clean and the facilities were open all day til late. The staff were very helpful and went out of their way to assist at all times, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast catered for all tastes and the member of staff was very friendly and meticulous with keeping every surface and machine spotless at all times. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

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Superb
1,340 reviews
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US$74.80
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Located in Johnston, 15 km from Iowa Events Center, GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston-Des Moines, IA provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 15 km from Hy-Vee Hall, 15 km from Wells Fargo Arena and 17 km from Science Center of Iowa. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Staff was friendly, room was clean and the hotel was clean as well. Decent breakfast.

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9.1
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Set 16 km from Iowa Events Center, Holiday Inn Express - Des Moines - Ankeny by IHG offers 3-star accommodation in Ankeny and features a restaurant. The property is situated 16 km from Hy-Vee Hall, 17 km from Wells Fargo Arena and 17 km from Science Center of Iowa. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast was AWESOME!! LOVE the pancake maker!! And everything was fresh. The rooms were exceptionally clean! Great hotel, would stay there again ANYTIME!! Worth every penny. Thank you for your great service as well.

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9.1
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames is set in Ames, 49 km from Iowa State Capitol Building and 4.1 km from Jack Trice Stadium. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. The breakfast was excellent - had everything we needed.

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9.2
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Set in Coralville, 3.6 km from Kinnick Stadium, Staybridge Suites - Iowa City - Coralville by IHG offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring barbecue facilities, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Heat. Everything was in walking distance.

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9.3
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Set in Iowa City, 600 metres from Kinnick Stadium, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The property is non-smoking and is located 42 km from Paramount Theatre. The hotel room was quiet. The breakfast was good and served quickly. The location was perfect for us.

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9.2
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Davenport Quad Cities is located in Davenport, 11 km from Fryxell Geology Museum and 18 km from Black Hawk State Historic Site. The property is around 5.8 km from Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 7.6 km from TaxSlayer Center and 8.8 km from Adler Theatre. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Breakfast was much better than other hotels. Lots of room in the carpark. Big room.

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9.4
Superb
146 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Hotel Millwright features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Amana. With a fitness centre, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. I love that they kept the original features of the old woolen mill and incorporated this into the decorations.

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9.3
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Located within 3.6 km of Kinnick Stadium and 39 km of Paramount Theatre, Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville provides rooms in Coralville. With a fitness centre, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and an ATM. Food and drinks included in the price were a good value.

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9.4
Superb
750 reviews
Price from
US$89.99
per night

Boasting a shared lounge and barbecue facilities, Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport is set in Des Moines, 9.3 km from Science Center of Iowa and 11 km from Wells Fargo Arena. With a fitness centre, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has an indoor pool and free shuttle service. We paid a little more for this room but glad we did. A lovely room. Comfortable bed except the springs made noise when getting out of bed.

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9
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
US$114.80
per night

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