Name: Americas Best Value Inn Story City
Address: 1520 Broad St, Story City, Iowa, United States of America, Story City, Iowa, US
Price range: $50–$79 per night
Rating: 6.47

What guests think

Reviews of Americas Best Value Inn Story City describe a budget, older motel with generally clean rooms and comfortable beds, convenient highway access, and an attached Mexican restaurant, while noting dated condition, maintenance issues, and an inconsistent, skimpy breakfast.

Guests often praise friendly staff and quiet rooms, but several report front desk unavailability, key and check-in problems, and security concerns with door locks and exterior access. Parking can be tight, and reviews mention occasional odors and equipment or lock failures. Overall, expect a simple, low-cost stopover with basic comforts.

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Facilities

An attached Mexican restaurant is convenient. Parking conditions vary, with some reporting plenty of space and others noting tight or poorly maintained areas.

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8

Steven

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Various breakfast choices, good selections. Staff was friendly. Plenty of parking.

10

Linda

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Mexican restaurant right next-door. Very good quality sheets and a comfortable bed.

10

Daryl

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was easy to find and check-in. The beds were comfortable and a breakfast was provided the next morning and a Mexican restuarant was right next door that had very good food. The price for the room was very reasonable. Overall, we were very happy we chose this motel.

4

Linda

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant same parking lot no room to park Wall we’re not painting no cover on phone plugin Mattress was rust color on part of it

8

Larry

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On site mexican restaurant.

10

Linda

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent Mexican restaurant right next-door.

8

Mark

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. I hear the Mexican restaurant that’s attached is really good. Maybe next time.

8

Darcie

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Staff was mostly reasonable. Location is right off the interstate and restaurant on property.

8

Jim

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. Property is in rough condition. Poor parking lot. Bed too soft.

8

Greg

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, price was right. Restaurant attached was good. not a big breakfast but price was right.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, sometimes very clean. Others cite issues such as bugs, dirty or stained items, and missed details.

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diane

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband found a big bug and I never took my socks off the room was terrible.

8

Stephanie

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Quiet, clean & affordable

6

Michael

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They definitely need new mattresses-as they are a bit saggy. They mop the bathroom floor dirt into the corners, and the vacuuming was ok. The breakfast was better than I expected as there were make your own waffles. Otherwise, some fruit, cold cereal, coffee, toast, and yogurt. Overall, I have stayed in worse, I’d stay here again if I had to.

10

Jennifer

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very clean and the owners are kind. For the price, it is a comfortable stay.

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Mya

Feb 18, 2024

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So the place is kind of crappy. There was poorly cleaned writing on the wall of our room. There were apparently outdated pamphlets in the room. The thing in the room said the breakfast was from 7-10:30, so we went to eat our free breakfast at 10 and the lady working said it actually ended at 9. Didn’t say a thing about the times changing before. So we missed our free continental breakfast even tho that was one of the reasons we chose this place. I feel like almost $70 for one night there is way too much especially because we didn’t even get the free breakfast. The only thing good I can say about this place is that the bed was comfy. Needless to say I feel ripped off.

8

Michelle

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No big issues with the room. Even though it’s an older hotel, the room was clean. Nice staff

8

Darcie

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Staff was mostly reasonable. Location is right off the interstate and restaurant on property.

10

Debbie

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms comfortable bed. All around a nice hotel.

4

Paul

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was our experience: 1. We were given keys to the wrong rooms and when we opened the doors, there were people in those rooms. 2. When given the keys to right rooms, our key did not work. The desk attendant then gave us what he called a master key. I question the wisdom of giving a motel guest a master key. 3. The sheets on one of the beds were full of hair. They obviously had not been changed since the last guest. 4. Breakfast was promised but very poorly stocked. No syrup for the waffles. Little cereal available. No fruit. This was an extremely poor experience.

6

Brandon

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Honestly, for $60 a night this place was not bad at all. Obviously staying in a motel, you’re not going to have the nicest room, but there are no complaints other than the red stain in the shower which was a bit frightening but i just ignored it. The bed at this place is honestly amazing. It’s big and extremely comfortable. Not sure if they washed the sheets or not so i brought my own. But extremely comfortable, nonetheless. Overall, i had a good experience here. Probably won’t come back though because I'm definitely going to stay somewhere nicer in the future.

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Rooms

Guests often find the beds comfortable and rooms quiet. However, decor is dated and multiple reviews note maintenance or amenity problems, including weak door locks, HVAC and lighting faults, slow drains, and some sagging mattresses; a coffeemaker was missing in one room.

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Julie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok, bathroom door was shredded at thw bottom. There was a tissue stuffed in the peep hole. Out dated but we just needed to sleep there for one night. It served the purpose.

10

Brenda

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I did not stay for the breakfast but I am sure it was fine. I had the most pleasant 4 night stay with the most comfortable bed and room! The hotel was FULL but I didn't hear a thing from anyone. Thank you!

10

Laura

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I very much loved the beds and pillows, they were so comfortable! Room was clean and spacious. I liked the fridge and microwave also. The front desk was super friendly, I just felt bad having to ring the bell. I thought I might be disrupting family or personal time. The outdoor side doors did not lock which concerned me slightly since anyone could enter, but I felt safe enough with deadbolt locked. Overall pleasant stay.

2

Donna

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel with limited hot water which was apparently first come, first serve per management. One bed was bad & other was terrible. Breakfast was limited with only orange juice or regular coffee to drink. Won't stay here again, even at the price it was.

6

Michael

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They definitely need new mattresses-as they are a bit saggy. They mop the bathroom floor dirt into the corners, and the vacuuming was ok. The breakfast was better than I expected as there were make your own waffles. Otherwise, some fruit, cold cereal, coffee, toast, and yogurt. Overall, I have stayed in worse, I’d stay here again if I had to.

8

Kevin

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Could have better door with better locks

10

Debbie

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms comfortable bed. All around a nice hotel.

6

Scott

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The drain in the bath didn't work so taking a tub was impossible. The key cards stopped working the second day.

6

Brandon

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Honestly, for $60 a night this place was not bad at all. Obviously staying in a motel, you’re not going to have the nicest room, but there are no complaints other than the red stain in the shower which was a bit frightening but i just ignored it. The bed at this place is honestly amazing. It’s big and extremely comfortable. Not sure if they washed the sheets or not so i brought my own. But extremely comfortable, nonetheless. Overall, i had a good experience here. Probably won’t come back though because I'm definitely going to stay somewhere nicer in the future.

4

Diana

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Heat and air conditioning didn’t work, hairdryer, didn’t work, and facility is very outdated and rundown. I think

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Service

Feedback is mixed: friendly owners and quick check-ins are common, but several reviews mention unmanned desks, long waits, key and room assignment errors, rigid policies, and slow responses.

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Steven

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Various breakfast choices, good selections. Staff was friendly. Plenty of parking.

8

Maureen

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front staff was not always available when needed. Convenient for a one night stay close the interstate. Very outdated and you get what you pay for

6

Kelly

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was just OK. The hotel is in obvious need of maintenance. The desk was unmanned when we arrived and we waited 10+ minutes for someone to arrive to check us in. The breakfast items were not set up for individual use -- one bag of bread, one tub of butter, one jar of peanut butter, one jug of milk. Kind of yuck.

6

Daniel

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First we tried to cancel 1 of our rooms because our friend that was supposed to stay also is a first responder and was hurt responding to a fatal crash. They told ua since the room was already paid for there was nothing they could do. The bathroom in our room had holes punched into the door and wouldn't close and latch. The door knob didn't have working conection to the door frame. You had to straddle the sides of the shower because if you stepped in the middle it felt like you were going to go thru it. The toilet was so short it only came to about mid calf. No water pressure in the shower at all. I definitely wouldn't recommend this site for a stay to anyone.

10

Jacob

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice lady at the desk

6

Cindy

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to restaurants and gas station. Very skimpy on breakfast. Staff did not make more coffee when needed.

4

Paul

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was our experience: 1. We were given keys to the wrong rooms and when we opened the doors, there were people in those rooms. 2. When given the keys to right rooms, our key did not work. The desk attendant then gave us what he called a master key. I question the wisdom of giving a motel guest a master key. 3. The sheets on one of the beds were full of hair. They obviously had not been changed since the last guest. 4. Breakfast was promised but very poorly stocked. No syrup for the waffles. Little cereal available. No fruit. This was an extremely poor experience.

10

Marty

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a convenient place to stay, rooms clean, and the staff is always friendly.

10

Robert

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No staff at 7am?????

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Jason

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Check in on Friday was very quick the owner was very polite and friendly. Got into our room it was very nice and comfortable

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Location

Convenient off the interstate and close to restaurants, gas, and some shopping; several note an easy, quiet stopover and proximity to Ames.

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Wendell

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the location was convenient.

10

Barb

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On route, price, lots of restaurants near by

8

Maureen

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front staff was not always available when needed. Convenient for a one night stay close the interstate. Very outdated and you get what you pay for

10

Daryl

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was easy to find and check-in. The beds were comfortable and a breakfast was provided the next morning and a Mexican restuarant was right next door that had very good food. The price for the room was very reasonable. Overall, we were very happy we chose this motel.

8

James

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It's a really good room for the price. It's got everything you need for a really good stay.its also located in a nice area surrounded by restaurants groceries and gas stations.

6

Deanna

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ok place to stay on a weekend trip when we just wanted an affordable place near our final destination. Definitely no-frills.

8

Peggy

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay and room was clean and quiet.

10

Lynn

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great property for a quick overnight stay. We got exactly what we paid for. The place was quite and walking distance to dinner.

6

Randy

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convient distance from Ames.

8

Darcie

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Staff was mostly reasonable. Location is right off the interstate and restaurant on property.

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Dining

The attached Mexican restaurant earns frequent praise. Continental breakfast is inconsistent, with reports ranging from acceptable variety to limited, late, or poorly stocked service.

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8

Steven

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Various breakfast choices, good selections. Staff was friendly. Plenty of parking.

10

Linda

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Mexican restaurant right next-door. Very good quality sheets and a comfortable bed.

10

Daryl

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was easy to find and check-in. The beds were comfortable and a breakfast was provided the next morning and a Mexican restuarant was right next door that had very good food. The price for the room was very reasonable. Overall, we were very happy we chose this motel.

6

Kelly

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was just OK. The hotel is in obvious need of maintenance. The desk was unmanned when we arrived and we waited 10+ minutes for someone to arrive to check us in. The breakfast items were not set up for individual use -- one bag of bread, one tub of butter, one jar of peanut butter, one jug of milk. Kind of yuck.

6

Michael

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They definitely need new mattresses-as they are a bit saggy. They mop the bathroom floor dirt into the corners, and the vacuuming was ok. The breakfast was better than I expected as there were make your own waffles. Otherwise, some fruit, cold cereal, coffee, toast, and yogurt. Overall, I have stayed in worse, I’d stay here again if I had to.

10

Linda

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent Mexican restaurant right next-door.

4

Archie

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Key card/card reader problems. Ceiling light functions on and off. Sink plug not functioning, not able to plug drain. Sink and tub drain very slow. General lack of maintenance. Lobby/common areas very cold - 60 degrees according to thermostat. Awful smell of curry throughout common areas. Very limited selections for breakfast. Common use milk jug very susceptible to tampering. No juice. No yogurt. Only white bread. Common use jam/jelly containers, susceptible to tampering. I’ve utilized this facility several times over the previous 25 years. Not again! And not an “Americas Best Value Inn” again with no other choice.

8

Mark

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. I hear the Mexican restaurant that’s attached is really good. Maybe next time.

2

Mya

Feb 18, 2024

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So the place is kind of crappy. There was poorly cleaned writing on the wall of our room. There were apparently outdated pamphlets in the room. The thing in the room said the breakfast was from 7-10:30, so we went to eat our free breakfast at 10 and the lady working said it actually ended at 9. Didn’t say a thing about the times changing before. So we missed our free continental breakfast even tho that was one of the reasons we chose this place. I feel like almost $70 for one night there is way too much especially because we didn’t even get the free breakfast. The only thing good I can say about this place is that the bed was comfy. Needless to say I feel ripped off.

4

Paul

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was our experience: 1. We were given keys to the wrong rooms and when we opened the doors, there were people in those rooms. 2. When given the keys to right rooms, our key did not work. The desk attendant then gave us what he called a master key. I question the wisdom of giving a motel guest a master key. 3. The sheets on one of the beds were full of hair. They obviously had not been changed since the last guest. 4. Breakfast was promised but very poorly stocked. No syrup for the waffles. Little cereal available. No fruit. This was an extremely poor experience.

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Month	Average price
January	$49
February	$105
March	$52
April	$53
May	$56
June	$54
July	$56
August	$56
September	$63
October	$57
November	$54
December	$52

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22 $55	23 $55	24 $55	25	26
27 $55	28 $55	29 $55	30 $50

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $55	2	3
4 $55	5 $55	6 $55	7 $55	8 $55	9 $64	10 $64
11 $56	12 $56	13 $56	14 $56	15 $56	16 $65	17 $65
18 $56	19 $56	20 $56	21 $56	22 $56	23 $79	24 $65
25 $56	26 $56	27 $69	28 $56	29 $68	30 $71	31 $65

Americas Best Value Inn Story City

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