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.
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 General Store - 15 min walk
Wendy's - 17 min walk
Casey's - 18 min walk
Burger King - 17 min walk
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 time starts at 3:00 PM
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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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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
Shared microwave
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Access to nearby indoor pool
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Coworking spaces
Conference space (1001 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
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
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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 pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
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
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Weekly housekeeping
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
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Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Best Western Premier Hotel
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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?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (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?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and swimming. 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. Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.
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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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, hot, and with a great variety of items. (14 reviews)
Parking was convenient, ample, and perfect with easy access to the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
Great hotel off I-35. Have stayed here before and always a good experience. Rooms well kept.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Beautiful setting, lovely hotel. Helpful employees. Breakfast was adequate.
Room was very clean and beds comfortable
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2025
Very quiet and comfortable hotel. Staff was very friendly. The hotel was clean with no foul odor as family h
Patricia
Patricia, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Clean Quiet Comfortable
The beds are very comfortable. Our room was quiet. The hotel is clean and modern. Everything you need is right there.
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3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2025
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
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Good price for a great hotel 🙂
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
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
Lizbeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Easy to get to, close to everything we needed, clean and comfortable
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Nice clean hotel. Easy access from the interstate.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 1, 2025
Dates hotel that is overpriced.
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Nice hotel
We really enjoyed staying at Best Western Premier. It was comfortable and the staff addresses needs as they arose.
Esther
Esther, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 13, 2025
The lobby and patio were beautiful.
Faith
Faith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Nice property, would come again.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
State Track
Would stay again. Nice
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
Clean and comfortable!
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
I felt the room hadn't been cleaned very well this time.
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2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
excellent service
Bipan
Bipan, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
Only issue was air didn't work so had to change rooms but otherwise was great
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Front desk check in was top notch, swift and proffessional, yet personable! Room was so clean.and very comfortable 😌. The shower was amazing and much needed after a 10 hour day of traveling
Shari
Shari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Good hotel
New hotel and very nice. Breakfast is OK - had expected better. I stayed because the rate that night was comparable to the area that night, but this isn’t always the case.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Very warming upon entering! Loved the bed, very relaxing stay
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Very nice stay
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Great spot for a quick overnight stay. Easy access to I-35 and the room was nice, comfortable and warm. Breakfast was good too! They had it al decorated for Christmas which was a great touch. Would definitely stay again!