Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel in Ankeny with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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Courtyard
Reception
Business center
Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Near Outlets of Des Moines and Adventureland, Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel offers a warm welcome with a fireplace in the lobby, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. Guests can enjoy dry cleaning services, luggage storage, access to nearby indoor pool facilities and express check-out. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Convenience store
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY635
CNY711 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2502 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Adventureland - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

When you stay at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Adventureland. For a workout, you can visit the 24-hour fitness center or go for a morning swim at the indoor pool. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference space (1000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2018
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Travel crib
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

Best Western Premier Hotel
Best Western Premier Ankeny
Premier Ankeny Hotel Ankeny
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Hotel
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Ankeny
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Hotel Ankeny

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. There's a charge of USD 75.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 75.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like sledding and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a picnic area.

What's the area around Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel like?

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Casey's Center, which is 12 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, hot, and with a great variety of items. (14 reviews)
  • Multiple restaurants are within walking distance, offering convenient dining options for guests. (4 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, ample, and perfect with easy access to the property. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel off I-35. Have stayed here before and always a good experience. Rooms well kept.
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, lovely hotel. Helpful employees. Breakfast was adequate. Room was very clean and beds comfortable
Annette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet and comfortable hotel. Staff was very friendly. The hotel was clean with no foul odor as family h
Patricia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Rooms were very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again
Merima, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good price for a great hotel 🙂
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean Quiet Comfortable

The beds are very comfortable. Our room was quiet. The hotel is clean and modern. Everything you need is right there.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to get to, close to everything we needed, clean and comfortable
Dawn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good price and a good stay

Nice clean room, great service, and friendly staff. Wasn’t my type of bed, gave me a severe backache, but fine for my wife. Actually surprised they didn’t have any normal size cups or glasses.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good stay

We loved the atmosphere and how clean and modern looking it was. It was a last minute booking for our travel baseball tournament and it was well worth the money. We loved walking around the pond and the patio with the We will book here again next year
Lizbeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel. Easy access from the interstate.
Patricia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Never canceled reservation and called to let them know we would be checking in late and they informed me my reservation was cancelled and no rooms were available, leaving my husband and our 3 year old with no where to stay.
Mackenzie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent lodging option. Property was extremely clean and well maintained. Staff was polite and exhibited the highest level of professional customer service.
Keith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

No shuttle.
Cindy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Function over fashion please!

You must get rid of the ridiculous sliding barn style bathroom doors. We have stayed here a few times now and everything else is great except those doors! They provide little privacy and typically are hard to maneuver.
Aaron, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dates hotel that is overpriced.
Nicole, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

We really enjoyed staying at Best Western Premier. It was comfortable and the staff addresses needs as they arose.
Esther, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property, would come again.
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lobby and patio were beautiful.
Faith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable!
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

State Track

Would stay again. Nice
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I felt the room hadn't been cleaned very well this time.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

excellent service
Bipan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Only issue was air didn't work so had to change rooms but otherwise was great
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay
Heather, 1-night trip