Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny

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Courtyard by Marriott
8.6 (186 reviews)
2450 SE Creekview Dr , Ankeny , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds and good blackout curtains
Very helpful, courteous staff and speedy check-in/checkout
Clean, well-maintained rooms reported by multiple guests
Clean gym with towels and water; ample parking
White-noise/fan option available in rooms
Cons:
Noisy in-room A/C that woke guest(s)
No complimentary continental breakfast as advertised
Hallways dirty and wet tile near elevators from pool use
Plumbing and room maintenance issues (low shower pressure, toilet problems, door latch issues)
Some room furniture uncomfortable; broken fixtures reported

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed reports: several guests called rooms spotless and well maintained, but others reported dirty hallways and wet tile near elevators from pool use.
Service
10
Very strong service sentiment: multiple guests praised staff as impeccable, friendly, courteous, and helpful; concierge resolved issues promptly.
Location
9.8
Generally positive: location was explicitly cited as a pro and described as convenient.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: beds and rooms frequently described as comfortable and clean, but some guests reported noisy A/C, uncomfortable furniture, low shower pressure and toilet/door maintenance issues.
Amenities
9.6
Positive: gym described as clean and well stocked (towels, water); parking plentiful; in-room features like blackout curtains and fan/white-noise option praised.
Value for Money
7
Below average value sentiment due to unexpected extra charges (no complimentary continental breakfast as expected) relative to cost.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Negative-to-mixed: multiple guests disappointed that advertised continental breakfast was not included and that dining is pay-to-order; one guest disliked the bistro theme.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall positive stays for many guests: restful sleep, comfortable beds, quick check-in and attentive staff led to high overall satisfaction despite some maintenance and breakfast/food disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:16

Property Description

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience at the Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny with in-room mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and in-room movies for your entertainment.

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from Adventureland Amusement Park, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Wells Fargo Arena, and Des Moines International Airport, our hotel is the perfect choice for leisure and business travelers alike.

Dining Options
Savor delicious meals at the on-site Courtyard Café, offering a variety of culinary delights to satisfy your cravings.

Book your stay at Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny now for a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 186 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Mike • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Hanson • couple • us
8
Cons:

Our son and grandson were in room 232 which had bed bugs

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Clean and close to restaurants

Cons:

Location from city

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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michelle • extended_group • us
10
excellent
Pros:

The staff gave us free water and they were friendly. It was safe, quiet in the rooms and clean

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Julee • couple • us
10
Very happy with it We would come back again when we are in town
Pros:

Good, our breakfast good

Cons:

It was all good we were very happy with it all

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
6
Nice place and location, just some maintenance issues
Pros:

Nice room that was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The A/C in the room was incredibly noisy. When it cycled on it woke us up with a start. I mean really loud. Told the front desk upon leaving and they didn’t seem to care. Have a video with sound to show.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Cyndie • couple • us
4
Will not stay here again.
Pros:

The work out room was clean and not in high demand. Water available along with towels.

Cons:

Hallways were dirty, tile flooring by elevator constantly wet from pool goers, shower had little water pressure, toilet was extremely difficult to flush, toilet paper holder was broken leaning toward floor, had to adjust it after using, and door to room difficult to close as deadbolt would pop out upon opening and take several tries of jarring door handle up to disengage.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Margene • extended_group • us
6
It was an experience
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Didn’t care for the bistro theme. Would have breakfast included.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Dixie • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lawler • couple • us
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Mindy • couple • us
10
Lodging was very comfortable!
Pros:

We were there only to sleep but everything was beautifully maintained.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
10
My day was very comfortable through my sleep was restful
Pros:

The customer service was outstanding. My check-in concierge was fantastic. Help me out with a little issue got it handled friendly and obviously a hotel with honesty and integrity.

Cons:

Convenient and safe clean

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • couple • us
8
Cons:

I thought there was continental breakfast included, but there wasn't. That was disappointing especially considering the cost.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • couple • us
8
Impeccable!
Pros:

Staff was impeccable. They were friendly, courteous, informative, and went above and beyond inquiring if there was any more they could do. The bed was comfortable. The room was spotless and looked brand new. The hallways were clean and orderly. Plenty of parking. Check out was easy and fast. And on our way out they asked if their was anything they could do to improve our stay.

Cons:

We thought there would be a bath tub and after driving 14 hours a hot soak would’ve been nice. That was solely due being in a rush booking.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Diane • extended_group • us
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Room furniture other than the bed was uncomfortable.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Norman • couple • us
10
A good night sleep
Pros:

Check in was very quick

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
Pros:

Web site said there was a continental breakfast but not so. It is a pay to order grill.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Bed was AWESOME! Staff was very nice and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing. It was a really good stay.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee