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Our top choices for Central Iowa family-friendly hotels

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and an exit sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
AED 388
AED 435 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 330
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

3. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
AED 319
AED 357 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Comfort Inn Story City
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

4. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
  • Dive into family fun at the indoor pool—this hotel offers hiking trails and a hot tub, perfect for family adventures.
AED 330
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

5. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
AED 332
AED 372 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Room
Breakfast area
Reception
Lobby sitting area

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
  • Family fun awaits near campus with health club, garden views, and premium amenities for everyone to enjoy together.
AED 240
AED 269 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A walk-in shower with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, a handheld faucet, and a towel rack.

7. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
AED 231
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Sonesta Essential Ames
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 309
AED 346 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
  • Families splash into adventure at this immaculately clean hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations.
AED 307
AED 344 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a laptop on a desk.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
AED 404
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Iowa

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
AED 388
AED 435 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 330
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
AED 278
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
AED 319
AED 357 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Comfort Inn Story City
Room
Breakfast area
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
AED 240
AED 269 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
AED 332
AED 372 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
AED 330
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 309
AED 346 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
AED 231
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Sonesta Essential Ames
A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables, a fire pit, and air conditioning units.
A hotel bathroom with a large white bathtub, a sink, and a mirror. There is a brown leather sofa and a table in the adjacent living area.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a carpeted floor.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
Boone
AED 364
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
AED 388
AED 435 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
AED 278
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.
An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
AED 372
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 330
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
AED 319
AED 357 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Comfort Inn Story City
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
AED 330
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
AED 332
AED 372 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 309
AED 346 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
AED 231
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Sonesta Essential Ames
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a laptop on a desk.
A refrigerated display case with various beverages and a digital clock.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
AED 404
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"The room was beautiful and clean. Way larger than we had expected. Stayed on the way home as an overnight pit stop and definitely will be returning. Two separate buildings was nice for less foot traffic and quiet. The front doors were only unlocked using our keys which made it feel very safe."
Morgan 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good
"Clean room Good staff - professional and courteous Breakfast was very good with a spotless eating area Parking was not required this trip. I would recommend it’s convenience to the downtown area."
Paul 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good
"Checking in was a challenge because there were several people gathered around the couch and tv in the lobby who were very loud and noisy. It made it very hard to hear what the receptionist was asking me. Maybe having a couch there isn’t the best idea because it invites groups to gather there."
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

8/10 Good
"Great staff and property. Just very dated"
Jason 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Wildwood Lodge
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent
"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."
Diana 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and facility, comfortable bed, good breakfast, friendly check in."
Gail 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This is a wonderful property. I love staying there. It is both eclectic and comfortable. And I highly recommend it."
William 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Des Lux Hotel

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