Comfort Inn Story City

Hotels
Choice Hotels International
8.8 (127 reviews)
425 Timberland Dr, Story City, Iowa, 50248 , Story City , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Picnic area
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Cons:
Poor cleaniness in some areas
Issues with room reservations
Unpleasant smell in the hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Generally clean, but some complaints about specific room cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.95
Friendly staff and good service, though there was a negative experience with reservation handling.
Location
8.99
Convenient location off the freeway and close to the town.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were nice but some issues with reservations and outdated furniture.
Amenities
8.97
Amenities like the pool and breakfast were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.43
Some mentioned it being okay for short stays but had mixed feelings about specific experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Good breakfast options were noted, with praise for variety.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall decent experience but marred by some service and room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 04:15

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Enjoy our indoor pool and fitness center during your stay.

Complimentary Amenities
Benefit from free wireless internet, daily buffet breakfast, and self-parking.

Convenient Features
Take advantage of our 24-hour business center, front desk, and laundry facilities.

Book now for a comfortable stay at Comfort Inn Story City and explore nearby attractions such as Story City Carousel and Iowa State University.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 127 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 8.65
D
Deborah
8
Pros:

Breakfast was ok. Not great. Room was clean. Staff was friendly.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

Comfortable bed, clean rooms and great staff

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
S
Sara
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, nice clean hotel.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Darcy
10
Pros:

The breakfast was an unexpected treat. Eggs, 3 types of meat, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and giant muffins, along with the typical packaged fair. The room was ok, dated, but they allow pets for a nominal fee and it was super quiet. I would 100% stay again if passing that way.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Ann
10
Pros:

Room was very nice clean and the hotel smelled very nice
Breakfast was very good

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Deborah
6
Pros:

WE did not like the mattress. it was very hard and uncomfortable

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Annette family
6
Pros:

Hotel was okay for a quick overnight stay. Nothing special

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Willard
2
Great Staff - but hotel smells awful
Pros:

The hotel had an awful smell. The staff was nice, but the rooms were terrible and the smell was even worse. It was extremely difficult to sleep in that

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
J
Judy partner
10
Pros:

Good breakfast buffet. Friendly, helpful staff.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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John
2
Pros:

I made the reservation for two nights, but when plans changed, I called several days ahead and tried to cancel the reservation. The worker who answered the phone directed me to Expedia where I was told the amount I had paid was nonrefundable. I had been led to believe that I didn't have to pay for the room until I was at Story City and had no notice the thing was nonrefundable. I hung up. This was a very unfortunate experience, but I can promise you I will never bother Expedia with any further business and am telling all my friends to avoid Expedia and the Comfort Inn in Story City, Iowa. I regret this development as we have stayed at the Comfort Inn several times a year for the past five years or so and have generally been pleased with the hotel.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
B
Brenda
2
Pros:

This property is in need of major repairs and upkeep. Room service needs to up their game. They didn’t even make our beds. Our keys didn’t work and needed reprogrammed right off the bat. All the tables at breakfast needed wiped down and we were the only ones in there, so it wasn’t busy. And our food was lukewarm at best. I wouldn’t recommend staying here, but unfortunately this is the only place to stay in town that’s halfway decent.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Philip family
10
Pros:

Loved the pool and the free breakfast.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
S
Shayna partner
6
Pros:

upgraded our room for the jacuzzi and the jets didn’t even work. very disappointed in that. one of the blankets was dirty/ stained as well. otherwise very quiet and helpful staff.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Janell
6
Botched reservation
Pros:

I specifically reserved a room with 2 beds and when we got there, we got a 1 bed room. There were 3 of us and a dog. No rooms left available but they had a hide-a-bed couch (very old and uncomfortable) but it was for only 1 night so we made it work.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Karen
10
Pros:

It was a little hard to find first time due to it being off a little side road, but once we found it , it was conveniently off the freeway and very close to the town.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Katherine family
4
Pros:

This is a challenged property. They only have one luggage cart and if someone keeps it in their room, it is a problem for the other guests and this is a large hotel. Our room had black mold on the bottom of the sheer curtains which then blew when the air conditioner was on. There is a chunk out of the tile by the elevator which makes it easy to trip getting in or out of the elevator. The rooms open with a card swipe but the cards don't indicate which way to swipe so if you have to carry your luggage to your room you may have to fiddle with this, too. We lost money in the vending machine and then it spat out a smaller version of the advertised candy bar.

The bed was clean but the top of the sheets were folded almost to the middle of the bed, which required remaking the bed for my tall husband. The shower takes a long time to warm up, not really an issue but very light water pressure. They provide hanging shampoo and conditioner but bar soap. We made the mistake of getting in the shower and then realizing we needed soap.

The hotel was very quiet, and the breakfast area is nice, in that it is secluded from the lobby. That also means it's locked at night so if you wanted to sit at a table in the lobby and work, you're probably out of luck. WiFi did work well and didn't require a log on password.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Linda
10
Pros:

Excellent quality, soaps, shampoo towels. About average breakfast items with homemade cinnamon buns to take and package to go. Coffee was excellent gourmet. They had real butter and real milk cream. Top job!! Very welcoming for a traveler.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
A
Andrea
10
Great place
Pros:

Nice place. Rooms were clean. Didn’t make it in time for breakfast so not sure how that is. Elevator was broke.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Sarah family
10
Pros:

Good hotel, awesome staff

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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David
8
Pros:

Great place. Only gave a four star because the water in the shower was cool at best. I was unable to get it hot. Other then that it was great.

2025-06-06 via Nuitee