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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Business center

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$100
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 this property

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3-star Ankeny hotel with indoor pool
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 1000 square feet (93 square meters) include conference space. This Art Deco hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and a picnic area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 crib

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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches 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 organized 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

Property 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. 558 out of 834 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 834 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 834 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 834 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 834 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Breakfast was good. This hotel is all around a step above. The only wierd thing was the bathroom door in the king room closes with a gap that exposes the person taking a shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable and safe. Clean room and quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean everyone was very friendly and helpful if you needed anything. Like I needed a fan for the sound so I could sleep. They went and brought me a fan then it just made my stay even better. Thank you for your kindness,and making my stay feel more like I was home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Location very convenient .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always nice when we stay here. So happy they brought the breakfast back for the people who stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025