Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Business centre
Reception
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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2502 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Otter Creek Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sofabed, Sitting Area, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility Accessible Large Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Ankeny

Located in Ankeny, Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. .This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Otter Creek Golf Course - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 7 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Adventureland - 10 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Art Deco hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Iowa State Fairgrounds
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Ankeny? This hotel has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 837 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds and great breakfast choices. Only comment would be to upgrade paper products provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, clean room. Comfortable bed & pillows. The lobby and set up/layout for breakfast was superior. The whole hotel was very nice and in great condition. We would definitely recommend this hote.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Oronoco

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and staff were very courteous. Decent breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne, Fort Gibson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this location! We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, super friendly staff, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joelle, South Elgin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, North Ridgeville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and updated, staff was helpful, especially at night shift. Breakfast could be much better with fresh offerings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Asked for handicap room when booking here but got standard room check-in. AC broken and one of two keys did not work at check-in. They were able to fix that. In the morning, the other key did not work and they could not fix that one. Terrible experience my 97 year old mother-in-law. Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly & helpful. Room was really nice. Unfortunately the sound proofing was terrible. We had a selfish herd of elephants above is that stomped around & chatted/laughed until early morning. Other than inconsiderate guests, the stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick, silverdale

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The girl up front was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was nice and clean. Great area to sit outside or in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Twila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property. Comfortable and clean rooms. Bathroom was very dark. One light close to the shower, could not see to put on makeup
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mackenzie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison, Spirit Lake

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
AC wasn’t working in any of the 3 rooms booked. Staff was rude to my spouse at check in when I was unable to travel with him. We won’t stay at this BW again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025