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Our top choices for Central Iowa cheap hotels

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

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (401 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, great breakfast, clean room and friendly staff. I would stay here again"
United States
Keri
The price is NT$3,548
NT$3,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas, chairs, and tables.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown

Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (498 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good breakfast and good coffee all day"
United States
Guy
The price is NT$3,183
NT$3,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Tremont on Main Hotel & Restaurants."

3. Tremont Inn on Main

Tremont Inn on Main
3.5 star property
Marshalltown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Vintage hotel"
United States
Dennis
The price is NT$4,731
NT$5,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tremont Inn on Main
An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

4. Best Western Holiday Manor

Best Western Holiday Manor
2.5 star property
Newton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Easy access off I80. Room was clean- great free breakfast. Staff friendly and plenty of parking"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NT$3,252
NT$3,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Best Western Holiday Manor
A room with a large window offering a view of a green field and a water body. There are two round tables and four chairs.

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
2.5 star property
Newton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (918 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, good overall experience!"
United States
Ann
The price is NT$3,613
NT$4,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Courtyard by Marriott Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (344 reviews)
"Room was clean and quiet. Staff was helpful though it wasn’t always easy to Find someone to help at the bar."
United States
Sara
The price is NT$3,044
NT$3,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, seating area, and a wall-mounted sign.

7. Comfort Inn Marshalltown South

Comfort Inn Marshalltown South
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (432 reviews)
"Nice constant fan in room. Comfortable king size bed."
United States
Tom
The price is NT$2,912
NT$3,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Comfort Inn Marshalltown South
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."
United States
Maddox
The price is NT$2,829
NT$3,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
Altoona
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (746 reviews)
"Breakfast was great"
United States
Kim
The price is NT$3,100
NT$3,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (672 reviews)
"The general manager at the front desk was super nice and helpful. Property was very clean and well maintained."
United States
Tasha
The price is NT$3,044
NT$3,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

11. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,321 reviews)
"Breakfast fantastic!"
United States
Wayne
The price is NT$2,661
NT$2,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton
3.0 star property
Newton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (512 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Pascal El
The price is NT$3,044
NT$3,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
AmericInn by Wyndham Newton
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

13. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"
United States
David
The price is NT$2,635
NT$2,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (657 reviews)
"Great location for restaurants and things in the area."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is NT$3,463
NT$3,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
2.5 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (845 reviews)
"The stay was nice, beds were comfortable."
United States
rick
The price is NT$3,055
NT$3,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

16. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,431 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff"
United States
Kristin
The price is NT$2,927
NT$3,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

17. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (449 reviews)
"The facility was clean and the Staff very welcoming. Breakfast selection was very good."
United States
Tim
The price is NT$2,765
NT$3,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
Terrace/patio

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (111 reviews)
"Everything about this location was fantastic! Staff was polite, room was clean and modern, amenities were great, and breakfast was well stocked."
United States
todd m
The price is NT$3,098
NT$3,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (644 reviews)
"The room was great, staff was friendly and the breakfast is always solid! Stayed here several times."
United States
Giovanni
The price is NT$2,694
NT$3,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A buffet with various food items including a large bowl of nachos, a bowl of mixed vegetables, and condiments.

20. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
3.0 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (147 reviews)
"Clean room Comfortable bed soft sheets Great water pressure"
United States
Jessica
The price is NT$2,891
NT$3,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great. I ended up needing to stay an extra night and they were very accommodating and made it easy."
Justin 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

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