Holiday Inn Express Des Moines-Ankeny, Des MoinesHoliday Inn Express Des Moines-Ankeny in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 55 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $132 a night (cached, not a live quote).This Holiday Inn Express sits in Ankeny, Iowa, at 2502 SE Hulsizer Road beside the High Trestle Trail and just off the I-35 exit 90. It is a 3-star hotel with an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a restaurant, free parking, free high-speed WiFi and free breakfast, and some rooms include a full kitchen. Guests can reach the Iowa Events Center in about 10 miles, while Casey's Center and Adventureland are roughly 15 minutes away by car; Des Moines International Airport is 19 miles off. It suits road travellers and families wanting practical, well-equipped rooms near the motorway. The front desk operates around the clock, though breakfast quality can vary from day to day.What stands out

Spacious, quiet rooms

Indoor pool and 24-hour gym

Free breakfast and parking

Full kitchens in some rooms

Watch out for

Breakfast quality can be inconsistent

Service occasionally falls short

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