On the waterfront
Located in Ankeny, Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Adventureland.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 50-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have 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.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Ankeny? This hotel has 1001 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Bicycle parking available
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Gym
Room service
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
80%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
25.6 km / 15.9 mi
What's nearby
Des Moines Area Community College
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Ankeny Dog Park
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Woodland Hills Golf Course
6 km / 3.7 mi
Margo Frankel Woods State Park
6.4 km / 4 mi
Sunset Park
6.5 km / 4 mi
Ankeny Stadium
7.2 km / 4.4 mi
Northview Shopping Center
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Renaissance Park
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Briarwood South Park
7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Village Park
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Horizon Park
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Otter Creek Golf Course
7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Otter Creek Park
8 km / 5 mi
Ankeny Art Center
8 km / 5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Gym
Room service
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Bicycle parking available
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Bicycle parking available
Things to do
Television in common areas
Access to nearby indoor pool
24-hour fitness facilities
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Travel crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Coin laundry on site
Weekly housekeeping provided
Limited housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Travel crib
Business services
Conference space
24-hour business center
Conference space size (feet) - 1001
Conference space size (meters) - 93
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Coworking spaces
Outdoors
Number of indoor pools - 1
Access to nearby indoor pool
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Conference space size (feet) - 1001
Conference space size (meters) - 93
Coworking spaces
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Access to nearby indoor pool
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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 meeting spaces/business center
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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