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Americas Best Value Inn Story City

2.5 star property
Hotel in Story City with 4 restaurants and free breakfast

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In the heart of Story City, Americas Best Value Inn Story City offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, 4 on-site restaurants, and a cozy coffee shop. Enjoy in-room WiFi while you plan your day and take advantage of barbecue grills for al fresco dining.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 228
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1520 Broad Street, Story City, IA, 50248

What's nearby

  • Story City Carousel - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 19 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Iowa State University - 22 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 23 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 23 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carousel Lanes - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Americas Best Value Inn Story City and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and 4 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Americas Best Value Inn Story City boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Viking Hotel Story City
Viking Story City
Viking Hotel Story City, Iowa
Viking Hotel Story City Iowa
Americas Story City Story City
Americas Best Value Inn Story City Hotel
Americas Best Value Inn Story City Story City
Americas Best Value Inn Story City Hotel Story City

Frequently asked questions

Is Americas Best Value Inn Story City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Americas Best Value Inn Story City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Americas Best Value Inn Story City?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Americas Best Value Inn Story City?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Americas Best Value Inn Story City located?

Situated in Story City, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Story City Carousel and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Iowa State University and Main Street Cultural District are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Americas Best Value Inn Story City Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 279 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Various breakfast choices, good selections. Staff was friendly. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and the owners are kind. For the price, it is a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TYLER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and safe
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent Mexican restaurant right next-door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness
Convient distance from Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Older but clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed there was not a coffeemaker in room
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much loved the beds and pillows, they were so comfortable! Room was clean and spacious. I liked the fridge and microwave also. The front desk was super friendly, I just felt bad having to ring the bell. I thought I might be disrupting family or personal time. The outdoor side doors did not lock which concerned me slightly since anyone could enter, but I felt safe enough with deadbolt locked. Overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heat and air conditioning didn’t work, hairdryer, didn’t work, and facility is very outdated and rundown. I think
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ya kinda get what you pay for...

The motel had a funny smell when entering the lobby. The room appeared generally clean as well as the linens. The lighting was very dark at the sink area - couldn't see to shave. The shower control needed repair - spewed when filling the tub. Seems to be a very old property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and pillows were very comfortable and clean! The staff was helpful when the key did not work and when we forgot something in the room, letting us back in to get it. The property needs attention. No security on outside hallway access door... anyone could walk in. Lock on our door did not look like it would hold up to much force. the whole property was VERY run down. Complentary breakfast was late. Hubby went down for coffee, like 7:30 and it was not going yet.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay for the breakfast but I am sure it was fine. I had the most pleasant 4 night stay with the most comfortable bed and room! The hotel was FULL but I didn't hear a thing from anyone. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff was mostly reasonable. Location is right off the interstate and restaurant on property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was ok, bathroom door was shredded at thw bottom. There was a tissue stuffed in the peep hole. Out dated but we just needed to sleep there for one night. It served the purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front staff was not always available when needed. Convenient for a one night stay close the interstate. Very outdated and you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hair dryer and major reading light in corner of bedroom was not work8ng. But overall presentation very good. Jean Drumm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best & the price was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband found a big bug and I never took my socks off the room was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, no problems
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. I hear the Mexican restaurant that’s attached is really good. Maybe next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No big issues with the room. Even though it’s an older hotel, the room was clean. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent hotel for the price

It was a pleasant surprise. Only down fall was vending machine was empty and no ice in ice machine. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Was only there for a quick overnight stay for ISU graduation. Nice mexican restaurant hooked up to hotel and dairy queen across the street. The water in shower for me could have been hotter but i like hot showers. The showerhead is in bad need of replacement. The area with the sink had terrible lighting for putting on makeup but for an overnight stay it was worth the cost. Oh the tv was big but the remote wasnt synced with the tv so we couldnt change channels or volume.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad Beds

Older motel with limited hot water which was apparently first come, first serve per management. One bed was bad & other was terrible. Breakfast was limited with only orange juice or regular coffee to drink. Won't stay here again, even at the price it was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025