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Top Cheap Central Iowa Hotels

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! (736 reviews)

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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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 ...

6/10 (860 reviews)

An affordable, clean hotel. The family that runs it are awesome.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 ...

7.6/10 Good! (651 reviews)

This was a no frills place to stay but the room was nice and the front desk guy was friendly. If you are looking for a cheap but nice place to stay, check them out.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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