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Top Cheap Central Iowa Hotels

Red Roof Inn Ames

1418 S Dayton Place Ames IA

5 min drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

6.2/10 (934 reviews)

"Older building showing its age. Water damage on bathroom walls. Bathroom sink had hairballs in the drain."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,116 reviews)

"Checked in only to find out they had no TV. My room had all sorts of bugs when i turned on the lights. The out door area is a dump. junk laying around an old pool. lobby smells like wet dog. Not sure if its under new management or what is going on but going down hill quickly"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Cozy Rest Motel

2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

7.8/10 Good! (692 reviews)

"Great location and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

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