The Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny offers a convenient base near the Iowa Events Center. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning, complimentary in-room WiFi, and can unwind in the indoor swimming pool or on the terrace beside the warming firepit.
Located in Ankeny, Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saylorville Lake and popular attractions include Des Moines Civic Center and Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Principal Park. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Ankeny travel guide
1515 SW Main Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
What's nearby
Des Moines Area Community College
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Westside Park
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Ankeny Art Center
2 min drive - 2.1 km
Sunset Park
3 min drive - 2.5 km
Village Park
4 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
34 min drive
Restaurants
Hy-Vee Market Grille
18 min walk
Starbucks
18 min walk
Starbucks
3 min drive
30 Hop
2 min walk
Main Street Cafe & Bakery
3 min drive
About this property
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Hotel near Saylorville Lake
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a free manager's reception at Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a firepit.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An indoor pool
Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
Newspapers in the reception, coffee/tea in reception and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 90 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs and cots/infant beds
Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
LED light bulbs, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers
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
High chair
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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per stay
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 fire extinguisher and 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
Frequently asked questions
Does Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny on 19 Mar 2026 start from ฿4,236, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny located?
Situated in Ankeny, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Saylorville Lake, Iowa Events Center and Des Moines Civic Center. Principal Park and Iowa State Capitol Building are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Wonderful area with plenty of shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Also, one of the better breakfast spreads I’ve had in awhile. Staff was very friendly all the way from check-in to check-out.
The staff was amazing.. awesome surroundings.. tons of shops and eats as soon as you walk out of the hotel
Monique
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect! We stayed a week and picked the perfect location to be in. The District has several restaurants, coffee shops, breakfast places, ice cream and dessert shops, and shopping all within a block. You can easily walk everywhere. Also has movie theater and bowling ally. Easy parking in back and easier in the front.
The Residence Inn’s rooms are perfect with large kitchen (fully stocked) and great living area. Bathrooms are spacious with large walk in showers. Plenty of closet and drawer space. The whole hotel was spotless. Good variety at breakfast. Staff was extra friendly. John especially gives above and beyond service. The breakfast ladies are always smiling!
A bit pricey but well worth the location.
We will be back!
Always a good place to stay for us when visiting family. Close to groceries, restaurants, and of course, family. Layout makes check-in easy, and the staff have always been courteous. The rooms are all well equipped.
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
The room was excellent. Staff was wonderful. We had so much room for our family visit. Very clean. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Paula
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Jessica
18 Aug 2024
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 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.
Everything that was there was very clean. But the room had no paper or pencils. I often have to take notes on an impromptu basis, but had to go out to the car. There was no one at the front desk. The bed was not particularly comfortable. The "free" breakfast was dismal. Missing a lot of things like orange juice and bacon. However, the biscuits and gravy was good.
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.