3-Star Hotels in Iowa, United States
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GGuest User 2023.03.13
The woman at the desk 4pm 3/11/23 was wonderful. Water pressure was weak like other reviews said but nothing I would be a “Karen” about. The kiddos enjoyed the pool. We stayed one night but I would book again for sure!
Great
99 reviews
9.1/10
Price from
£81
per night
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Ffarry1001 2026.03.21
Holiday Inn Express are very good, clean, new equipment, breakfast, very good
Very Good
99 reviews
8.0/10
Price from
£71
per night
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GGuest User 2025.07.03
There's construction going on, but our room was nice and the people were super friendly.
Very Good
77 reviews
8.5/10
Price from
£66
per night
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AAnonymous User 2023.08.20
Hotel location is not bad, it is more convenient to go to downtown and school.
The room was spacious and clean, but the air conditioning sound was a bit loud.
There are not many varieties of breakfast.
The front desk and the waiter are friendly, and the cleaning is done the next day, not every day.
Very Good
102 reviews
8.9/10
Price from
£74
per night
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GGuest User 2025.01.12
Friendly staff, very attentive to needs/requests. No elevator, so lugging luggage up and down the stairs was inconvenient.
Very Good
55 reviews
8.0/10
Price from
£62
per night
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Days Inn and Suites is 100 percent non-smoking and conveniently located near Highway 20I-380 minutes from Lost Island Water Park John Deere Isle of Capri Casino Hawkeye Community College University of N Iowa UNI Dome McLeod Center Young Arena National Cattle Congress 5 Miles from Five Sullivan Convention Center. Pets allowed 10.00 Dollar charge.
Free Light Breakfast.
No Hot Tub in Pool area.
Good
100 reviews
7.8/10
Price from
£59
per night
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GGuest User 2026.04.16
Very beautiful hotel just like the pictures show. The ac stoped working in our room and they gave us another room immediately and upgraded our room. Awesome customer service.
Very Good
102 reviews
8.9/10
Price from
£65
per night
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In central Ankeny, restaurants, bowling, theaters, and the FFA Enrichment Center are less than a half mile from our hotel. The DMACC Ankeny Campus is under a mile away while the John Deere Des Moines Works and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex are within three miles. Des Moines International Airport is a 30-minute drive. Enjoy our indoor pool and fitness center.
Very Good
73 reviews
8.8/10
Price from
£82
per night
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The Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn is the finest choice for lodging in Mt Pleasant, Iowa.
The Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn provides convenient lodging accommodations off Highway 218 and Avenue of the Saints, just minutes from historic Old Threshers Museum, Amtrak Station, Iowa Wesleyan College, Iris Bowling Center, downtown, and many fine restaurants.
Each well-appointed room features free high-speed Internet access, cable satellite television with HBO®, a microwave and refrigerator, and 32-inch LCD televisions. King size beds and other upgraded amenities are available in select rooms. This Mount Pleasant, Iowa hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, business center and guest laundry.
A friendly staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Make a reservation today and save at this Mount Pleasant, Iowa hotel.
Very Good
98 reviews
8.0/10
Price from
£54
per night
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With a stay at Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination in Waterloo, you'll be in a shopping district, just a 4-minute walk from Isle Casino Waterloo and 13 minutes by foot from Lost Island Theme Park. This casino hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Akua Maze and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lost Island Waterpark.
Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as an indoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at Simply Yummy or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Waterloo? This hotel has 5005 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Make yourself at home in one of the 194 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Very Good
78 reviews
8.0/10
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7.5/10
GGuest UserWe booked this hotel on-line and I was beyond pleased with our room and the hotel. I called to get a room by end of hallway due to TKR surgery and service dog to go out. They made sure we had just what I needed. The room was exceptionally clean (and I was Head Housekeeper @ HIE so I like things clean and very maintained. The condition of hotel is great and very clean. Breakfast was delicious and we had a variety of things from waffles to hot food to cereal, fruit, etc. The pool was heated, which made for relaxing swims and the hot tub was nice and hot, like a hot tub should be. Trust me, we've stayed at so many that they're barely luke warm and it's not worth it. They take pride in the upkeep, cleanliness and care of the pool area as well as the hotel itself. We wanted to stay an extra night and the owner personally booked it and gave us a wonderful deal, and he even let me grab a bowl of cereal to take my meds with. The hotel is in a wonderful location with Hy-vee, Fareway, Dollar General, Walmart, Mc.D's, and other food places close by as well as gas stations. Lastly, I'd like to add that I was very happy with the safety of the hotel. Being in a safe place knowing that I don't have to worry about my vehicle or taking my dog out at night is one of my highest priorities. So, if you find yourself needing a place around the Des Moines area, go the little extra and stay in Grimes @ the Red Lion. You won't be disappointed!
8.4/10
Very Good
GGuest UserI have had an excellent 3-day stay at this hotel. The beds are comfortable, towels are thick and room is nicely updated, quiet and clean. Totally love the telescoping magnifying mirror on the wall and I really appreciate having a cover on the toilet. (Some places don’t have that anymore. 😱)
Breakfast had many choices: awesome waffles, fruit, whipped cream, cereal, bagels and cream cheese, hard boiled eggs, and alternating hot egg and sausage choices, and daily biscuits and gravy (highly recommended).
The pool area is small but functional.The hot tub was in working order and the water temperature was good. (I personally like it a little hotter, but that’s just me.) Just ask if you want the lights turned on while you’re in there.
I had no problem checking in and staff was very helpful throughout my stay.
A previous reviewer had showed concern about the fire doors not being closed at all times, however, they are magnetic and will automatically close in the case of a fire, so no worries there.
Location is convenient to a major arterial and interstate and I had no problems finding the hotel. Close to many popular locations.
Thanks for a great stay at a reasonable price.
8.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserI had called a week earlier to request 1st floor since I am claustrophobic & can’t do elevators & when I checked in they gave me a 2nd floor room but when asked they switched me to a 1st floor room. The 1st room the TV did not work but the 2nd room the TV worked but the garbage can was half full if garbage & the lights on each side of the bathroom mirror just flickered & would not come on. The thermostat is very confusing & hard to figure out & we had the front desk guy come to room but it didn’t help so they need to figure that out or put instructions next to thermostat to explain how to use. It shouldn’t be as difficult as it was. We couldn’t figure out if the cool or heat was on. The room was chilly & we couldn’t get it warmed up. The next morning I went out to breakfast & came back to my room to get my things at 10:30 & was locked out so I had to go to front desk & waited 6 minutes for someone so they could fix my key to get back in room to get my things & check out. The hotel is beautiful & very clean. I am pretty sure I won’t go back to this hotel for awhile.
8.2/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe room was perfect and the restaurant next door was amazing
9.0/10
Great
LLyle DobrowskiEvery thing was good but had a problem with paper coffee cups with the company name on it that leak and empty the coffee everywhere including myself . Then it happened again with the second one . So I complained to the desk and the manager said They had to use them because of their franchise contract and he knew about the problem. So that’s stupid. Hope the company reads this and corrects it The management should have taken action immediately. If I would have gotten burned this would be a different thing. Lawyers would be called and money would be paid. Fix the problem.
8.1/10
Very Good
AAndriy LishchynskyyVery convenient location, just 1.5 from the airport and the rental car return.
I wasn't able to evaluate the breakfast because my flight was very early, but I could see the preparation of it, and it looked nice.
TV in the room has youtube,which is great to sign to your account and watch your favorite videos.
It was a bit hot outside the room, and the hotel smelled like a barn, but the room was cleean and smelled better.
There is a gas station with a big store right at the hotel location where you can fuel your rental before the return as well as get food and drink
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserWhile the hotel itself was very clean, comfortable beds, and located centrally, there were major issues with their plumbing and the toilets were not working. We couldn’t use our own bathroom we had to dress and walk down the hall to the lobby bathroom. Extremely inconvenient. They did have plumbers come in and we were not the only ones that had the issues as several others had complained. Other than that, the hotel itself was very nice, the beds were super comfortable and the staff was very nice.
8.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserWe had an issue with our toilet leaking and they happily let us change to another room. Then we realized that night when preparing for bed that my husband forgot his sleep shorts in the old room. The next morning he saw a cleaning woman and she gladly let him back into the old room to retrieve the shorts!
Always a friendly staff and enjoy meeting new people in the pool and hottub. Love the breakfast and the attached restaurant!
9.3/10
Great
GGuest UserMy wife and I stayed at Drury Inn in Des Moines for one night. The hotel was awesome and everything about it was what we hope for in a hotel stay. Our room was clean, spacious, and quiet. The hotel staff were kind, courteous, and helpful. Even though we did not use it we also received a drink card for three free drinks each. There was also free hot popcorn available for part of our stay as well.
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Property Information for Tourists
| Total properties | 486 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 19,438 |
| Highest price | £685 |
| Lowest price | £50 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | £173 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | £136 |
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