Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and when?

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators and step-free entrances, ensuring ease of access for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available 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 Casey's Center and Adventureland. It is 9.4 miles from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 12 miles from Drake University. The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport, approximately 15.9 miles away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available for guests to enjoy.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age. Specific age requirements may apply.

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny Hotel

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Express Des Moines - Ankeny is praised for very clean, modern spaces, friendly staff, a bright, newer feel, and a convenient location near dining and major roads.

Rooms are often described as spacious and quiet, though some mention thin walls, firm mattresses, or low shower pressure. Facilities get positive notes for a clean pool and well equipped fitness room, but several travelers were disappointed there is no hot tub. Breakfast is frequently called tasty with plenty of options, yet some found items cold or the selection limited on certain mornings. Overall, expect a comfortable stay with practical amenities.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews praise the clean pool and a well equipped fitness room. Several guests note the hotel does not have a hot tub.

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Sandra

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, great breakfast, heated pool.

10

Justin

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Pool was fun. Lobby is a nice place to be with family.

10

Victoria

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, excellent breakfast, fitness room was exactly what I was looking for

10

Susan

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel. Sadly, we went down to use the hot tub and it didn’t have one. Just a pool and the water was pretty cool. Other than that, everything was nice and new! Easy biking distance to the High Trustle Trail, yet 25 mile bike ride to the High Trustle Bridge.

8

Michaela

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was great. We enjoyed the breakfast and nice seating. The room was comfortable and clean

8

John

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall.very good. Will probably stay again. We noticed several areas where interior trim was missing…bottom of windows in dining area, window on 2nd floor. The pool lift was not installed. In a box outside the pool area? We asked someone how long they had been open and they said almost a year.

10

Kiley

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, pool was nice and clean. Breakfast is your standard Holiday Inn Express, which I find has plenty of options. Kids love their cinnamon rolls. We always stay here when visiting family in Ankeny and its always been nice. Nothing fancy, but you can tell its a newer hotel.

10

Michelle

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious. Hotel was so bright and welcoming. Loved the pool and breakfast was delicious.

10

Debra

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My siblings and I like to get together once a year. This year we chose Ankey. We totally enjoyed our stay staff were great, grounds clean, everything was very clean. We were disappointed there was not a hot tub, as our ages range from 60-70 😊 we did enjoy the pool. We had a wonderful time! Thank you!

8

Dawn

14 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel! Room was spacious, liked the extra touches like a dimmer on the light switch by door as well as the furniture built ins. Fitness center was excellent, lots of equipment! Breakfast was above avg in selections. Would stay here again!

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly highlight very clean rooms and common areas. A few guests reported housekeeping misses such as hair or leftover items.

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David

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, roomy, comfortable. Good breakfast and nice staff.

10

Kevino

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good overall. Found hair in tub but everything else was amazing

10

Peggy

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the cleanliness of the rooms, the bathroom shower was a little awkward to use but other than that no complaints at all. Would absolutely stay there again.

10

Marie

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did not have breakfast because of other plans. The hotel was super clean with modern accommodations. Looked very new or recently redone. Loved our room well furnished. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Amanda

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel! Very clean, rooms were spacious, no one complaint. Our kids said it was the nicest hotel we have ever been too ;)

10

Jeff

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kathy

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was so clean and the breakfast bar was exceptional!

6

Troy

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself feels neat and clean, so I would recommend this place. However, our room was very gross. I might chalk this up to a poor housekeeping staffer. The bed cover had a recent small liquid stain, there was someone’s old sock on the floor, and there were at least 15 body hairs on the bathroom floor and a couple in the sink. One thing I can’t stand is someone else’s body hair, if the floor was actually vacuumed, there should not have been any.

10

Michelle

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious. Hotel was so bright and welcoming. Loved the pool and breakfast was delicious.

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CASSIE

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a dirty wash rag in the shower when we checked in and dirt all over the bathroom floor. Gross! Pretty sure the batheoom hadnt been cleaned! I booked a room with 2 QUEEN beeds....they are only Full size at best.

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Rooms

Guests describe rooms as spacious, modern, and comfortable, with many noting quiet stays and comfy beds. Some mention thin walls or noise near elevators, and a few cite firm mattresses or low shower water pressure.

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Rhonda

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice stay. We were right by the elevator so a little noisy at night and in the morning but manageable!

10

Amanda

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best stay I have ever had. The staff was nice. The room/bed was comfortable and clean. Quiet time was posted and everyone followed through with the expectation of it. The hotel was close, but not too close to the interstate.

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Doug

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Newer build. Room was good. There was some obvious signs the vacuuming wasn’t done thoroughly but overall the room was clean. Bed was maybe a little soft , pillows were comfy. The shower water pressure was dismal but expected. Breakfast was adequate. Many places to eat nearby and stores for shopping. Ankeny has come along way. If you need to drive into Des Moines you can get pretty much anywhere within 30 minutes.

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Patricia

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very new, modern and clean. Room was spacious, clean and quiet. Loved the blackout shade in tracks in window. Good breakfast options and nice large dining area. Staff was helpful. Shower had poor water pressure - that’s my only complaint.

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Ron

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room. Very quiet. Comfortable bed.

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Ann

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is rather new and has some excellent features. I liked the way shampoo, etc. was delivered. I liked the closet. I found the bed not to be comfortable for me. I found the mattress too hard.

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Mary

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable!

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Michelle

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious. Hotel was so bright and welcoming. Loved the pool and breakfast was delicious.

10

Anina

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was a little noisy.

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Heather

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice…just very loud. You could hear everything going on in rooms next door or above you.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and professional, with smooth check in and attentive breakfast service. A few guests reported issues such as an unwelcoming check in, a reservation cancellation, or check in delays.

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Brandi

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel canceled my reservation while I was traveling with my child. Thankfully Hotels.com called me. The Holiday Inn Express said someone with a rewards card needed the room so they cancelled my reservations. Hotels.com found another hotel for me, but I will never stay at Holiday Inn Express again. Especially in Ankeny Iowa along I 35.

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Angela

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and the breakfast was wonderful.

8

Melissa

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They want you to check in right at 3 no earlier..thats what lady told me cuz we tried . Then there was a line to check in. Other lady that did actually check me in was nice tho felt bad for her tho cuz other lady Lucy left her with long line to check in by herself cuz it was time for her to be off work.

10

Emma

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was great! Very friendly and kind

10

Davey

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Access was very easy off of a very busy road. From counter staff to service people, exceptionally kind, caring and courteous...will be back

8

Jill

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast staff was extremely attentive! Friendly check-in and helpful staff at the front desk. Toilet paper in rooms is very cheap and the mattress was hard. Pancake machine was not working.

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Gretchen

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed sheets didnt smell clean, the sound control was poor. You could hear everything, which is sad because it's a newer hotel. When I checked in, the guy at front desk was not welcoming at all.

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Carlos

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent Service

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Chad

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel! Staff were so friendly and helpful. Very clean. Best part is our son left his laptop in the room and they called us to let us know. We appreciated it very much!! Will stay there again!

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Brenda

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Young lady at the front had a line when i got there. It did not take long and she was very pleasant to everyone she talked with. I would highly recommend this Hotel. The breakfast was great and service too. Very easy to check in and check out. Would stay again.

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Location

Location is convenient with easy access to major roads, and close to restaurants, shopping, and area attractions like the State Fair and High Trestle Trail. Many note a generally quiet setting despite nearby roads.

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ROBERT

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice clean property, well run, very nice staff. It also has easy access to the High Trestle Trial, good for bike enthusiasts.

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Gina

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect for our visit to the Iowa State Fair. Newly renovated (or maybe built?) but super clean.

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Susan

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel. Sadly, we went down to use the hot tub and it didn’t have one. Just a pool and the water was pretty cool. Other than that, everything was nice and new! Easy biking distance to the High Trustle Trail, yet 25 mile bike ride to the High Trustle Bridge.

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Amanda

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best stay I have ever had. The staff was nice. The room/bed was comfortable and clean. Quiet time was posted and everyone followed through with the expectation of it. The hotel was close, but not too close to the interstate.

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Cynthia J

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel a bit off the interstate, clean bright pool, spotless rooms. Close to lots of restaurants.

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Jeff

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Rita

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel with shopping and restaurants around. Would stay here again

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Doug

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Newer build. Room was good. There was some obvious signs the vacuuming wasn’t done thoroughly but overall the room was clean. Bed was maybe a little soft , pillows were comfy. The shower water pressure was dismal but expected. Breakfast was adequate. Many places to eat nearby and stores for shopping. Ankeny has come along way. If you need to drive into Des Moines you can get pretty much anywhere within 30 minutes.

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Lori

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to everything.

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Teresa

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was beautiful and so clean. Staff members were nice and accommodating. Location was quiet, yet close to shopping and restaurants.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised as tasty with good variety and comfortable seating, though some guests found items cold or the selection limited on certain days.

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David

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, roomy, comfortable. Good breakfast and nice staff.

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Angela

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and the breakfast was wonderful.

8

Chad

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly front desk staff, quick check in. Room was very clean but did have a strange damp feel about it. Our room door didn’t lock the entire time we were there- as in, we didn’t need a key to enter our room so that was concerning. We did alert the front desk who said they would “look into it”. Breakfast was not great- not many choices and the eggs were cold all three mornings. Overall it was a nice hotel and the cleanliness was very much appreciated

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Jeff

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kathy

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was so clean and the breakfast bar was exceptional!

6

Margaret

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was cold

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BYRON

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was great

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Guin

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast offered by the hotel was very tasty and the seating available in the somewhat 'lobby' area was unique and quite comfortable.

10

Michelle

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious. Hotel was so bright and welcoming. Loved the pool and breakfast was delicious.

10

Jennifer

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very clean and beds are comfortable. The stay was enjoyable as once we went to bed we heard not a peep. Also they now have shampoo and conditioner pumps in the shower which was great . Breakfast was great and we would book this hotel again.

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Holiday Inn Express - Des Moines - Ankeny by IHG

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