Hotels near Iowa State Fairgrounds

"Their breakfast is soooo good! I was really impressed. I thought there might be fruit and bagels, but they had sausage gravy and biscuits, a waffle maker, boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, juices, milk, coffee! It was fantastic! Plus the price was great. Total BARGAIN and easy to get everywhere in DesMoines. "

"This hotel is somewhat of a hidden gem. I stay every time I am in Des Moines. Spotlessly clean, excellent amenities, close to the airport. Great value."

"This place was the cleanest I have stayed at, all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was great since they give you a parking pass. Checking in and out was a breeze."

"Perfect location and comfy beds! The breakfast was not a huge spread but delicious. Loved the location for our weekend of games. 10/10!!!"

"Check in staff was efficient and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Parking was ample. Did not try the breakfast as had an early flight out but it looked very good. Quiet atmosphere. Would definitely stay there again next time I am back in Iowa."

"Excellent hotel...so clean and excellent quality breakfast. Staff is awesome. I wish all hotels felt this good !!"

"Exceeded my expectations. Immaculate property and room. Very friendly staff. Even a small bar. I highly recommend!"

"Everything and everyone was great! Good room, good service, good sleep, good price. Thank you very much!!"

"Clean and comfortable room—staff was very friendly Easy to navigate to the Iowa state fair for a concert "

"Very clean! Lots of parking. Easy access to the highway."

"Close to casino. Property in good shape. Free breakfast was the best aspect of this trip !!"

"The front desk was friendly. The breakfast was good. It is a great location."

"Second year we have stayed there for a local family reunion. No complaints or issues. Well cared for property, helpful staff. decent breakfast and conveniently located to Ankeny/north Des Moines properties. Will stay again,"

"We came in for an Iowa basketball weekend and the hotel was quiet, food was good and the beds were comfortable. Great value for the money. They were very accommodating for shuttle service to and from airport. "

"The ambiance of this historical hotel makes it an experience, they went all out for Halloween! The staff was so friendly and helpful with directions on parking. And a bonus was the breakfast selection - so much better than many other hotel breakfasts!"

"friendly front desk associates, very clean rooms and GREAT workout room as well!! "

"Clean spacious room. Nice sized breakfast area with good options. Parking was tight, but it was graduation weekend for ISU. Easy check in and check out process."

"A friend and I like to attend the first day of the Iowa state fair so we look for a hotel with easy access to the main highway. The Ankeny BW meets that requirement. This was our second time there. Last year the breakfast was free. This year the coffee was free."

"My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport. The facility and our room was clean. The staff was friendly throughout our stay and a shuttle was provided to and from the airport which made it even more convenient. I would definitely stay again if I returned to Iowa."

"This is a good place to stay. Close to the road. Clean and comfortable for the money."