Sleep Inn and Suites - Ankeny

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Sleep Inn
8.5 (244 reviews)
2406 SE Tones Drive , Ankeny , US
+1 515-964-5909

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms (many guests)
Convenient location (near freeway, restaurants)
Good breakfast for many guests
Comfy beds
Good value for many travelers
Cons:
Cleanliness issues for some (mold, water damage, musty smell, stains)
Breakfast inconsistently hot and not always replenished
Uncomfortable furniture/low toilets affecting accessibility
Poor water pressure reported
Noise from freeway for rooms facing it
Limited snack/pantry options (no place to buy snacks/popcorn not available)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports: many guests praised rooms as very clean, but several reviews reported serious issues (water damage, musty smell, mold, stains on couch/bed cover), lowering the cleanliness score.
Service
10
Consistently positive mentions: multiple guests described staff as friendly, helpful, and easy check-in/out; service is a clear strength in the reviews.
Location
9.5
Generally positive: convenient location near freeway and within walking distance of restaurants; some noise for light sleepers when rooms face the freeway.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed room comfort: comfortable beds frequently mentioned, but issues include low toilets, uncomfortable chairs, poor water pressure, and some stained or damaged room elements.
Amenities
8
Amenities mixed: hot tub and general amenities appreciated, but guests noted missing snacks/popcorn, and occasional breakfast replenishment problems.
Value for Money
8
Mixed perceptions: several guests called it a good value or best value in the area, while at least one guest felt the room price (> $200) did not match condition.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast inconsistent: some guests called breakfast great, others reported cold food, items not replenished (eggs), or early cold items; food service reliability is uneven.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment leans positive for many guests (clean, comfortable, friendly staff, convenient), though a minority reported significant cleanliness issues; overall stays were generally satisfactory for most reviewers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:43

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Ankeny, just a short distance from major attractions like Iowa Events Center and Hy-Vee Hall, Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines offers a central location for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a shared lounge, 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, indoor pool, and concierge service during your stay. Additionally, take advantage of the business center and vending machines offering snacks and drinks on site.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions such as Wells Fargo Arena and Science Center of Iowa, making it easy to experience the best of what Ankeny has to offer. With Des Moines International Airport just a short drive away, your journey to comfort and convenience begins here at Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines.

Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 244 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 10
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WANPEN • couple • us
10
Great place and best value to stay! Thank you. Best place so far for our trip to WI!
Pros:

Perfect location.

Cons:

Nothing I do not like about this hotel. Five Star!!! All is wonderful! Thank you.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Very good shower experience including the rubber bath mat. Would be helpful to have at least 1 more grab bar in the tub.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Terranova • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Cost of the room and our rooms were right next to each other.

Cons:

Im not completely handicap but sometimes I have balance issues so a hand bar near the toilet area would be helpful. Why do all hotels get the ,,,,**lower toilets? Nothing like feeling your falling in order to use the toilet. Again I have balance issues and could of fallen and no way to lift myself up. Ask your CEO if they sit on that low of a toilet. Hot food was cold. It opened at 6:00 am and we were there at 6:05 am, food should not have been cold already. I have worked in the food industry for 30 years and never received a complaint that food was cold after 5 minutes of opening. Either your stereos weren't started soon enough or food was cold when it came out. Definitely not 140 degrees. Otherwise I would of given the hotel higher ratings. The brownies b&
chair was so uncomfortable. Im a short woman and had to put pillows behind me in order to avoid being uncomfortable. But then my feet couldn't touch the floor.⁹⁸

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Checked all marks for a clean, convenient well priced overnight stay. Walking distance to 2 restaurants was a plus after a long road trip

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary Lynn • couple • us
10
Clean nice place
Pros:

Clean, nice breakfast.

Cons:

Wish there was a place to buy snacks.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • us
1
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • extended_group • us
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was nice and clean. We didn’t make time for the breakfast provided. But it did smell good when walked by when we were leaving.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Bridgette • family_with_children • us
8
Best value hotel in the area.
Pros:

Check in and out was easy, everything was clean. Staff was very friendly.

Cons:

The breakfast main items were not replenished around 9:15 and so I wasn’t able to get eggs. I was assuming the rooms next to each other would have a shared door, but we had to go out through the Galloway.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
7
Great place for a good night’s sleep.
Pros:

Clean hotel with friendly staff.

Cons:

Water pressure was sub par. The furniture besides the bed was uncomfortable.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Deanna • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sheri • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Cathie • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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jeff • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • us
1
Will never stay at a sleep inn/choice hotel again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

There was water damage. It smelled musty the minute you walked in the front doors. Rooms I had smelled even worse. There was mold growing on the wall.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Patty • couple • us
5
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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heather • family_with_children • us
5
Disappointing and overpriced
Pros:

Staff was nice

Cons:

Bathroom floor had spits on it and shower edges were dirty.
The couch had stains (looked like puke)
Bed cover appeared to have a chocolate stain
Breakfast was cold despite us showing up only 10 minutes after it opened
Room was not worth o er $200.
Very disappointed
I chose this hotel because of the good reviews
Definitely not my experience

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee