When you want the convenience of downtown Des Moines without the hustle and bustle, join us at AmericInn Lodge & Suites Ankeny. We’re located off I-35, near the downtown I-80 freeway interchange, and within minutes of restaurants, sports venues, fairgrounds, and convention centers. We’re also just steps from the Ankeny business district, home to Retail Data Systems, Centro Inc., and Tone’s Spices, among others. Des Moines Area Community College has a local campus here, and Faith Bible College and Drake and Des Moines Universities are a short drive away.
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Hometown Favorites
Our free daily breakfast features scrambled eggs, sausage, and more. Stay connected with free hotel-wide WiFi. Our comfortable rooms come with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, flat-screen HDTV, and hair dryer. Some suites feature a jetted tub and fireplace, and kids stay free (and quietly) thanks to Sound-Guarded rooms. At day’s end, unwind in our cozy fireside lobby or relax in the heated pool and oversized hot tub. Parking is free, even for motor coaches.
Local Area
We’re Next Door to It All
You’ll find unique dining and shopping within steps of our hotel, wander a bit further to explore peaceful walking and biking areas at nearby Saylorville Recreational Lake and High Trestle Trail. Looking for family fun? Adventureland, an amusement and water park, is just minutes away. Downtown Des Moines offers HyVee Hall, with its many farming expos, entertainment at Wells Fargo Arena, and the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park. The famous Iowa State Fair happens every August, so book early, behold the butter cow, and enjoy some deep-fried fun.
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Plan Your Group Travel with Us
Book your family reunion, sports team, or other group travel at our hotel. Submit a request for information about special rates on blocks of rooms.