Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Ankeny, within a 15-minute drive of Iowa State Capitol Building and Iowa Events Center, and is approximately 11.1 miles from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 11.2 miles from Adventureland.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available, operational from 7 AM to 10 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though the specific age limit is not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs and rollaway beds, subject to availability. Guests should request these in advance, and additional charges may apply.

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What guests think

At Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines, travelers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, very clean spaces, and convenient location near the highway and local attractions, though breakfast quality and some maintenance issues draw mixed feedback.

Many guests highlight quiet, spacious rooms and comfortable beds, with value for money frequently noted. Recurring issues include musty odors or dated decor in places, loud or ineffective air conditioning, very low toilets, elevator disruptions, and parking that can be tight or a long walk. Overall, expect a practical stay with easy access and a few trade-offs to consider.

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Facilities

Facilities are a mixed bag: multiple reports of elevator outages, a small or chilly pool area, and parking that can be tight or a long walk from some rooms.

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Randy

26 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,351 nights

It was extremely cold in the pool area. Not enjoyable at all.

8

Denise

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay, we were there for three nights. It was conveniently located for our needs. The rooms and property were very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious with a nice bathroom. We enjoyed the commons area. It was bright with plenty of seating. We used this area to play cards at night and for the complementary breakfast. The breakfast was adequate. Two complaints. First, the air conditioning was loud and not effective. Our room was freezing but very humid. It had a clammy feeling and our towels didn’t completely dry. The WiFi was rarely working, therefore we could not use Netflix.

6

Renee

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wheelchair accessible? Not really. Really need a roll in shower

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Michelle

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter got stuck in the elevator for a short hour- had to call the fire department to get her out. Found out it got stuck the day before and the day after finally after 3rd day in a row having the Stillwater fire department called out they put it out of order. No one from hotel management reached out to us.

10

Shelli

15 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check-in, friendly staff, great breakfast options. One of the two treadmills in the fitness center was broken. Loved the size of the room.

10

Stephanie

19 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to Highway. Suite was spacious. Parking is a challenge if hotel is full.

6

Carlos

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Woman at the counter had her AirPod in on one ear. She didn’t share any information with me unless I asked. Had to come back in to find out where the room was. Parking is very tight and I wished there was an on sight bar or restaurant. Room was amazing! Best I’ve been in the whole trip but I probably won’t stay here ever again.

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Jim mi

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We are an older couple. Our room was at the front of the building but the majority of the parking is in the back. This made it difficult to get our luggage in. It also made for a long walk to get to our car. The toilets were so short that using the facilities very hard.

10

Kent

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only problem was elevator didn’t work without staff taking you up and bringing you back down when needed

10

Angela

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff! Room was clean and the bathroom was huge. The pool was a little small but my son had so much fun playing in it. It was never crowded at all. It is a great location. You're within walking distance of a gas station and coffee plus plenty of restaurants. You're within driving distance of any major retail store. And it was only a 20 min drive to get to the zoo or Adventureland, not bad at all. Would definitely stay here again!

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe very clean rooms and public areas, though a few note musty odors, bathroom grime, or occasional housekeeping misses.

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Denise

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay, we were there for three nights. It was conveniently located for our needs. The rooms and property were very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious with a nice bathroom. We enjoyed the commons area. It was bright with plenty of seating. We used this area to play cards at night and for the complementary breakfast. The breakfast was adequate. Two complaints. First, the air conditioning was loud and not effective. Our room was freezing but very humid. It had a clammy feeling and our towels didn’t completely dry. The WiFi was rarely working, therefore we could not use Netflix.

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Amy

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I can't say enough great things about this place! Staff and cleanliness of rooms are top notch.

4

Karen

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms had a musty, moldy smell to them.

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Joseph

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is so friendly and the rooms are clean!

8

Susan

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean

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Tina

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Musty smelling, outdated decor, no usb ports in rooms, black junk in molding in shower, cracked walls

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Dana

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet

8

Jeffrey

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were 3 dirty wash rags hanging from the shower curtain rod when we entered.

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David

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanest, best-maintained “budget” hotel I’ve experienced. Our choice was based on location but the price was right and this was the only property in the area not rated below 6.5. I was blown away by the cleanliness and maintenance. 10/10! Our room was spacious and well designed and appointed. The property is inviting and feels like a resort three times the price. I travel light and fast and therefore I’m willing to sacrifice amenities for affordability. “No bugs/no mold” is my standard… and what I’m used to. This stay far exceeded expectations. I’ll look twice for Quality Inn and Suites from now on… but it’ll be hard to compare to Ankeny!

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Mary

17 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a nice place to stay. It could have been a little cleaner. The corners and baseboards were dirty but passable. All in all clean and friendly

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, quiet, and fitted with comfortable beds, but decor varies from modern to dated and some guests experienced loud or ineffective A/C, light leakage from curtains, or very low toilets.

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Terri

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Liked the size of the bathroom. Comfortable beds. Quiet. Breakfast was okay.

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Adam

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very helpful. We had 2 rooms and 1 was more updated than the other. Pretty clean though. They had Netflix so we could keep watching our show which was cool!

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Brian

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioning was not working but I was too exhausted to

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Kelly

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the pillows

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Tom

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice modern hotel, overall clean, and quiet. My only real complaint is the toilet feels like it 6 inches off the ground, I needed a hoist to get back up. Great location off the highway. Lots of shopping and restaurants close to property

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Steve

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice bed, clean, and quiet.

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Rhonda

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did not feel comfortable in the room. The curtains would not shut so that meant i needed to change in the bathroom and then i was up all night with the lights streaming in. It was an okay stay. Not excellent and not comfortable. But clean and okay.

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Celia

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean quiet and comfortable. Should get taller toilets for older folk

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Stephanie

19 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to Highway. Suite was spacious. Parking is a challenge if hotel is full.

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Julie

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner was very loud. Every time it turned on it woke us up. The room was fine and the bed was comfortable.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, especially at check-in, although a few guests reported lapses such as a housekeeper entering without knocking, brusque front-desk interactions, or limited follow-up after issues.

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Joseph

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff

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Michelle

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter got stuck in the elevator for a short hour- had to call the fire department to get her out. Found out it got stuck the day before and the day after finally after 3rd day in a row having the Stillwater fire department called out they put it out of order. No one from hotel management reached out to us.

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Charlotte

23 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The price and reviews were good. The building was nicer than expected. Lori gave the best customer service I’ve ever had. She went out of her way to make sure all my needs were met.

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Joseph

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk person was a little snooty. Tried to rush through things without giving customer time to comprehend. Forms were very vague and didn't represent what you were signing for very well.

10

Mary

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff at check in

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Joseph

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff

10

Robert

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a late check in on 08/15/2025 and the night staff were very friendly and helpful.

8

Michael

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were very happy with this hotel and the staff was remarkable.

6

Heidi

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick. Front desk staff here are always great. I went to my room and jumped in the shower. When i got out a housekeeper walked in. No knocking. Just walked straight in as i got out and the door to the bathroom was open.

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David

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was great! The staff was extremely friendly. Carlos was so helpful and kind. Would highly recommend.

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Location

Convenient location near the highway with easy access to the Iowa State Fair, downtown Des Moines, and nearby dining; many found it practical for short drives to local attractions.

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Robert

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for our girl's trip home from Branson. Everything was clean, and we enjoyed the breakfast.

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Denise

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great p l ace to stay. We had a 15 minute drive to the Iowa State Fair.

8

William

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to freeway

10

Jill

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great access to the freeway.

10

Sheri

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

good location - reasonable price

10

Gary

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms, nice breakfast choices and all for a low rate. We travel to Des Moines several times a year and usually stay downtown but I think this will be our new go to place it saves us $100 a night plus its only a 15 minute drive to the downtown area.

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Denise

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place to stay when attending the Iowa State Fair.

10

Mark

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy choice - quick off the highway, clean, and a great value.

10

Stephanie

19 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to Highway. Suite was spacious. Parking is a challenge if hotel is full.

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Angela

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff! Room was clean and the bathroom was huge. The pool was a little small but my son had so much fun playing in it. It was never crowded at all. It is a great location. You're within walking distance of a gas station and coffee plus plenty of restaurants. You're within driving distance of any major retail store. And it was only a 20 min drive to get to the zoo or Adventureland, not bad at all. Would definitely stay here again!

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is inconsistent: several guests enjoyed hot options and variety, while others found items overcooked, understocked, or lukewarm with coffee they did not like.

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Terri

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Liked the size of the bathroom. Comfortable beds. Quiet. Breakfast was okay.

10

Robert

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for our girl's trip home from Branson. Everything was clean, and we enjoyed the breakfast.

10

Heidi

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stay here about once a month when I'm in the area. Staff is always very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Breakfast actually consists of hot foods. Highly recommend!

6

Rebecca

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find restaurants and shopping. Phone didnt work to call desk. Nobody available at check out. Breakfast staff didnt understand english. No sugar free syrup no milk waffle batter ran out 8am. Eggs sausage rubber tasting yogurt sour.

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Sykala

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

None of the plugins worked in the any if the lamps so we had to search for wall plugin. The free breakfast was also very minimal and cold.

10

Shelli

15 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check-in, friendly staff, great breakfast options. One of the two treadmills in the fitness center was broken. Loved the size of the room.

10

Kristin

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was the standard scrambled eggs, make your own waffles, etc.

10

Lynne

13 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable beds good breakfast. Would definitely stay again if in the area!

6

Betty

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Curtious staff, clean room. Needs some maintenance done in bathroom. Breakfast (eggs) would have been good had it not been sitting in the warming pan until it was hard and dried out. Waffle batter was very runny, unable to use

10

Kathleen

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, nicely updated. Good breakfast

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Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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