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1. The Mid-Town Cottage
The Mid-Town CottagePella
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
"Beautiful home! Perfect for our stay."
"Beautiful home! Perfect for our stay."
Emily A.
The price is AED 543
AED 543
AED 935 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
2. Split Pine a Delightful Cozy Space
Split Pine a Delightful Cozy SpaceThompson
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
"The place is just as described. Nice, quiet and perfect for 2-4 people. Do recommend and will book again in the future if available."
"The place is just as described. Nice, quiet and perfect for 2-4 people. Do recommend and will book again in the future if available."KIM
The price is AED 281
AED 281
AED 445 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
3. Walk to Park: Waterloo Home w/ Furnished Deck
Walk to Park: Waterloo Home w/ Furnished Deck3.0 star property
Waterloo
The price is AED 867
AED 867
AED 1,977 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top reviews in Central Iowa
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
SpringHill Suites by Marriott AmesAmes
10/10 Excellent
The general manager at the front desk was super nice and helpful. Property was very clean and well maintained.
The general manager at the front desk was super nice and helpful. Property was very clean and well maintained.
Tasha
Strawtown Inn & Events
Strawtown Inn & EventsPella
10/10 Excellent
The place was wonderfully decorated with many traditional elements. It's a short walking distance from the center of town. The owner was very helpful and gave us some nice tips on what to go see.
The place was wonderfully decorated with many traditional elements. It's a short walking distance from the center of town. The owner was very helpful and gave us some nice tips on what to go see.
Gerrit
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by HiltonDowntown Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
This is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely beautiful historic building with a grand scale and fully updated modern rooms. The design and comfort is impeccable. Large room and bathroom, but not so large that it isn’t cozy. Perfect in my opinion. The onsite dining options are fantastic for world class breakfast lunch and dinner at very reasonable prices. And the coffee is amazing. There were a couple of quirks in the room—the sound of trickling water whenever the ac turned...
This is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely beautiful historic building with a grand scale and fully updated modern rooms. The design and comfort is impeccable. Large room and bathroom, but not so large that it isn’t cozy. Perfect in my opinion. The onsite dining options are fantastic for world class breakfast lunch and dinner at very reasonable prices. And the coffee is amazing. There were a couple of quirks in the room—the sound of trickling water whenever the ac turned...
David Morrow
Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux HotelDowntown Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
Nice!
Nice!
Brittany
The Historic Park Inn Hotel
The Historic Park Inn HotelMason City
10/10 Excellent
Excellent hotel. Be aware that if you’re staying on a Sunday there are very limited options for restaurants/bars in downtown Mason City.
Excellent hotel. Be aware that if you’re staying on a Sunday there are very limited options for restaurants/bars in downtown Mason City.
James
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake UniversityDrake
10/10 Excellent
We enjoyed our stay. The staff are fantastic, the room was great, and the breakfast was delicious. We loved the large, spacious room, and the bed was very comfortable.
We enjoyed our stay. The staff are fantastic, the room was great, and the breakfast was delicious. We loved the large, spacious room, and the bed was very comfortable.
Diane
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State UniversityAmes
10/10 Excellent
Clean, quiet, convenient to Iowa State University (10 mins away).
Clean, quiet, convenient to Iowa State University (10 mins away).
Anonymous traveler
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City by IHGMason City
10/10 Excellent
We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was nice and complimentary breakfast was very yummy with lots of choices.
We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was nice and complimentary breakfast was very yummy with lots of choices.
EM
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Drury Inn & Suites West Des MoinesWest Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
Love the Drury Inn. The property was very clean and staff was so friendly! The amenities are awesome! Kickback, pool, and great breakfast!
Love the Drury Inn. The property was very clean and staff was so friendly! The amenities are awesome! Kickback, pool, and great breakfast!
Ann
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines AirportSouthwestern Hills
10/10 Excellent
Great amenities! One of the best hotel I've stayed at!
Great amenities! One of the best hotel I've stayed at!
Andrew
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines AirportDes Moines
10/10 Excellent
Nice comfortable rooms with lots of space. Friendly staff and great amenities.
Nice comfortable rooms with lots of space. Friendly staff and great amenities.
Theodore
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IAAnkeny
10/10 Excellent
Nice place! Would stay again!
Nice place! Would stay again!
Paula
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des MoinesAltoona
10/10 Excellent
I wanted to find a place to get away for a day and relax. The hotel was great. There wasn't alot of people there so i had the pool all to myself. rooms are very modern and beds are super comfortable. I stayed in a king size suite and would definitely stay there again. The free breakfast in the morning was also a great added bonus.
I wanted to find a place to get away for a day and relax. The hotel was great. There wasn't alot of people there so i had the pool all to myself. rooms are very modern and beds are super comfortable. I stayed in a king size suite and would definitely stay there again. The free breakfast in the morning was also a great added bonus.
Efrem
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