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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

17.9 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Christopher

NT$2,750

NT$3,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

A dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

2. Qube Hotel

18.3 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Frank

NT$2,624

NT$3,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

3. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

20.5 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

MELINDA

NT$3,079

NT$3,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

20.5 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Ervin

NT$3,855

NT$4,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

20.5 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Aaron

NT$4,701

NT$5,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

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.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

13.4 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Craig

NT$2,854

NT$3,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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 hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

7. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

13.6 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Katrina

NT$3,095

NT$3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

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.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

16.4 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Pat

NT$2,789

NT$3,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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 swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

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.

9. Sonesta Essential Ames

13.1 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

William

NT$2,038

NT$2,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

12.8 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Douglas

NT$2,414

NT$2,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

11. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

12.8 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Jonathan

NT$2,385

NT$2,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

12. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

13.1 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Victor

NT$3,187

NT$3,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a view of autumn foliage through large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and several chairs around the pool.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and a sign for Quality Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

13. Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

18.2 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Justin

NT$2,008

NT$2,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a view of the outside.

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

13.1 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Debra

NT$3,723

NT$4,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a lounge area with chairs, and a view of the outside through patterned windows.

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign directing to the daily grind.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

15.7 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Nalee

NT$3,187

NT$3,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

12.9 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Melanie E

NT$2,728

NT$3,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and bedside lamps.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a nightstand, and a wooden headboard.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

17. Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

12.8 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Michelle

NT$2,248

NT$2,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A living room with two dark leather sofas, a white coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A restaurant with a long table and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel with a large sign displaying the number 206.

A hotel room with a bed, a large window, a painting, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a nightstand.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

18.2 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Michael

NT$2,177

NT$2,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

16.6 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Katherine

NT$2,645

NT$2,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer.

20. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

13.3 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Deborah

NT$2,965

NT$3,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines	8.8 Excellent 765 reviews	View
Qube Hotel	8.4 Very Good 795 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Ankeny	9.0 Wonderful 215 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny	9.2 Wonderful 131 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny	9.2 Wonderful 195 reviews	View

Top Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, breakfast was great. The only what bothered me was the stain on the bedspread. I understand they wash them but shouldn't put them back if they are still stained."

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet was perfect"

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"A clean and quiet hotel within walking distance to Jack Trice Stadium. The gas station across the street has everything you need and more. We will be back!"

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

8/10 Good

"Everything was fine. Pool was very cold and unappealing. Staff was pleasant and quick."

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Close to home"

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff and comfy beds!"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heart of Iowa Nature Trail?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail. Other good options in the area include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames and AmericInn by Wyndham Ames.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail?

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Our top choices for Heart of Iowa Nature Trail hotels

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

2. Qube Hotel

3. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

7. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

9. Sonesta Essential Ames

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

11. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

12. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

13. Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

17. Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

19. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

20. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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Top Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Ames

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

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

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Other attractions near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Berhow Park

Memorial Park

Railroad Park

Nordkalsem Park

Huxley Library

Centennial Park

Trailhead Park and Arboretum

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