Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
Lobby
Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1515 SW Main Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
  • Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Saylorville Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ankeny

Located in Ankeny, Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny is within a 15-minute drive of Saylorville Lake and Iowa Events Center. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Des Moines Civic Center and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Principal Park.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saylorville Lake - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Adventureland - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 17 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Cafe & Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Saylorville Lake
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny offers 90 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ankeny hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Ankeny? This hotel has 528 square feet (49 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Highchair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 528 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
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 20.0 per night
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

By Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny Ankeny
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny Hotel Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 149 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing.. awesome surroundings.. tons of shops and eats as soon as you walk out of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ar'N

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love coming back to the hotel for staycation, it is convenient, safe, hotel staff are very accommodating and helpful, its close proximity to the library, park, Christmas tree lighting and fireworks huge plus! Will be back . It is a home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jari

Travelled with family
overbooked
We got this hotel on hotels.com but when we arrived she informed us they didn't have rooms for us and were overbooked. The gal at the hotel was extremely nice about it and did what she could ( contacting hotels.com to cancel our reservation.). My fingers are crossed we get our money back from Hotels.com as we weren't the one to cancel PLUS had to go out and find another hotel room for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vicinity to local attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Pictures showed a hot tub, but there was not a hot tub. One of the main reasons I chose this hotel, so was very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla Amor, Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel for 5 days and enjoyed every minute of it. My son had a swim meet in Downtown Des Moines but we opted to stay a little bit further away. Hotel has been in operation since 2018 but we thought it was new— well-maintained and really clean, staff very polite and helpful. Breakfast had a full assortment of hot and cold items. Could have included bacon on one of the days, but totally not an issue. Would definitely stay here again if we’re back in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay in Ankeny Iowa
Everything about the stay was great! The atmosphere, the surroundings, the room, everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family vacation
The room was excellent. Staff was wonderful. We had so much room for our family visit. Very clean. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drips that keep you awake
Residence Inn by Marriott, District Area, Ankeny. Check-in great. Kids used pool and adults used workout facility; everyone enjoyed. Breakfast good. Parking at hotel great! At night, we learned there was a leak in the bedroom window and water was dripping down and hitting the windowsill (puddle on sill and floor in front of it). Notified front desk and they said only thing they could do (because they were booked full), was downgrade our room to a one bed instead of our 2 queen bed room, but they were going to charge us the same price since we booked 3rd party and not directly through them. Obviously not going to work for our family; so we tried to muffle dripping sounds with towels. They became soaked and stained from whatever was causing the drip. Didn’t think the sound of a drip could keep me up all night, but it did. Frustrating that it happened. Further frustrated the only solution was to downgrade us and charge us the same. Insulted by no attempt to make it right or discount anything. Further insulted by excuse of booking by 3rd party was reason why we were going to be charged full price even if we accepted their downgrade. The rub is we are members of their hotel program - we just chose to use 3rd party because we had rewards to use. Guess we need to evaluate using 3rd party in the future….Or canceling that hotel membership and going with a hotel chain that treats their guests (no matter how they book) better when the hotel gives you a faulty room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean, never anyone at front desk
Went for a two night stay w kids for a family event in town. Room was cleaner than the remainder of the property. Was given keys to an occupied room when we got there and had to switch floors. Pool is not heated well or maintained well. Pool bathroom was disgustingly dirty and no pool towels, when called to get some they had us come to the front desk dripping wet to get them. Same when we requested towels for tge room. Poorly ran with enough employees that dont care and you can tell. Will NOT stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024