Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Hotels
America Best Value Inn
7 (146 reviews)
1520 Broad St , Story City , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location is convenient
Breakfast and coffee were good
Cons:
Outdated facilities
Service could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
6.64
Some reviewers mentioned cleanliness positively, but the overall sentiment indicated issues with maintenance and outdated facilities.
Service
6.11
Service was noted as lacking in availability; the front desk was sometimes unmanned when needed.
Location
7.65
Convenient location for a quick stop and nearby amenities are positive aspects.
Room Quality
6.1
Rooms were described as outdated and needing maintenance, but they served their purpose for short stays.
Amenities
7.13
Breakfast and coffee received positive remarks, though amenities were limited.
Value for Money
7.59
Generally good for the price, with some reviewers feeling it met their needs for a short stay.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Breakfast was highlighted as very good along with decent coffee.
Overall Experience
6.61
Overall, mixed feedback with some positive aspects alongside considerable drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-01 23:17

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located within 25 km of Iowa State Center and 27 km of Jack Trice Stadium, Americas Best Value Inn Story City offers easy access to key attractions in Story City.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guest rooms at the 2-star hotel are equipped with a seating area, TV with cable channels, and a safety deposit box. Additionally, each room provides guests with a fridge for added convenience during their stay.

24-Hour Front Desk
Ensuring round-the-clock assistance and service, the hotel's 24-hour front desk is available to cater to guests' needs and inquiries promptly.

Book your stay at Americas Best Value Inn Story City for a convenient and comfortable experience in Story City.

Important information:

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 146 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.64
Service: 6.11
Location: 7.65
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 7.13
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 6.61
K
Kelly
6
Pros:

The room was just OK. The hotel is in obvious need of maintenance. The desk was unmanned when we arrived and we waited 10+ minutes for someone to arrive to check us in. The breakfast items were not set up for individual use -- one bag of bread, one tub of butter, one jar of peanut butter, one jug of milk. Kind of yuck.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
J
Julie
6
Pros:

Room was ok, bathroom door was shredded at thw bottom. There was a tissue stuffed in the peep hole. Out dated but we just needed to sleep there for one night. It served the purpose.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
G
Granholm couple us
5
It was OK for a quick stop coming home.
Pros:

The Breakfast was very good and the coffee was good all so. The ice maker was awsome.

Cons:

The bed was very soft.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
B
Bryniarski family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Clean and low key.

Cons:

Asked for more towels but didn't get one extra.
Mattress not firm.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer partner
10
Pros:

Our room was very clean and the owners are kind. For the price, it is a comfortable stay.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
M
Maureen
8
Pros:

Front staff was not always available when needed. Convenient for a one night stay close the interstate. Very outdated and you get what you pay for

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
J
James
8
Good people and good stay.
Pros:

It's a really good room for the price. It's got everything you need for a really good stay.its also located in a nice area surrounded by restaurants groceries and gas stations.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
H
Honeycutt couple us
8
It was a clean place
2025-09-10 via Nuitee
L
Linda partner
4
Pros:

Restaurant same parking lot no room to park
Wall we’re not painting no cover on phone plugin
Mattress was rust color on part of it

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
J
Jean
8
Pros:

Hair dryer and major reading light in corner of bedroom was not work8ng. But overall presentation very good.
Jean Drumm

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
M
Michele
10
Pros:

It was the best & the price was nice

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
J
Julie solo_traveller us
3
There appeared neglected and in need of updates
Pros:

Coffee in the morning

Cons:

It smelled bad

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
D
diane family
2
Pros:

My husband found a big bug and I never took my socks off the room was terrible.

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
G
Gardner solo traveller us
9
Superb
2025-06-22 via Nuitee
W
Wallis
10
Pros:

It was great, no problems

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
M
Mark
8
Pros:

Nice place. I hear the Mexican restaurant that’s attached is really good. Maybe next time.

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
6
622vikkih Friends getaway
8
Perfect place for a weekend getaway!
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The beds were very soft in a good way and comfortable. The room was very large and roomy. The location was really good for the activities we had planned. There’s a restaurants nearby, including a Mexican restaurant that’s in the same parking lot. Our check-in was quick. The only complaint we have was that the breakfast wasn’t anything exciting. They had waffles, which was the only hot thing. They also had yogurt, cereal, granola, bars, muffins, cinnamon rolls, oranges and bananas, coffee, and milk. We also heard a dog barking in the early morning around 6 AM. Someone was also mowing on one of the mornings at 8 AM. If you’re a light sleeper that wasn’t ideal.

2025-05-20 via Tripadvisor
M
Michelle
8
Pros:

No big issues with the room. Even though it’s an older hotel, the room was clean. Nice staff

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
M
Melinda
8
Decent hotel for the price
Pros:

It was a pleasant surprise. Only down fall was vending machine was empty and no ice in ice machine. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Was only there for a quick overnight stay for ISU graduation. Nice mexican restaurant hooked up to hotel and dairy queen across the street. The water in shower for me could have been hotter but i like hot showers. The showerhead is in bad need of replacement. The area with the sink had terrible lighting for putting on makeup but for an overnight stay it was worth the cost. Oh the tv was big but the remote wasnt synced with the tv so we couldnt change channels or volume.

2025-05-19 via Nuitee
D
Donna
2
Bad Beds
Pros:

Older motel with limited hot water which was apparently first come, first serve per management. One bed was bad & other was terrible. Breakfast was limited with only orange juice or regular coffee to drink.
Won't stay here again, even at the price it was.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee