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Story City Iowa Accommodations

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The Story City center point is approximately 10 miles north of Octagon Center For the Arts and 10 miles north of Story Center Historical Museum.

Story City Hotels & Accommodations

Surety Hotel Autograph Collection 206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.33 miles south of Story City
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Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.36 miles south of Story City
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Hyatt Place Des Moines / Downtown 418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.16 miles south of Story City
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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village 401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~40.94 miles south of Story City
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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown 101 East Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.09 miles south of Story City
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.17 miles south of Story City
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  • 6 suites in property
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Des Lux Hotel 800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.25 miles south of Story City
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 120 SW Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.38 miles south of Story City
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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.15 miles south of Story City
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  • 209 rooms in hotel
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Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~40.93 miles south of Story City
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Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown 100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.38 miles south of Story City
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Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale Tapestry Collection by Hilton 11211 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 ~40.18 miles south of Story City
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.72 miles south of Story City
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG 201 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~41.05 miles south of Story City
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  • 111 suites in hotel
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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~40.69 miles south of Story City
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  • 155 rooms in property
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 ~40.75 miles south of Story City
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Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines / SW Mall Area 6620 Stagecoach Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~44.32 miles south of Story City
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The Rewind West Des Moines Tapestry Collection by Hilton 6075 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~44.15 miles south of Story City
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  • 20 suites in property
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Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel 1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~41.30 miles south of Story City
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Courtyard by Marriott Ames 311 SOUTH 17TH STREET, Ames, IA 50010 ~12.21 miles south of Story City
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311 ~40.35 miles south of Story City
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Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG 2111 ISAAC NEWTON DRIVE, Ames, IA 50010 ~11.99 miles south of Story City
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  • Hotel has 82 rooms
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Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA 50325 ~41.11 miles south of Story City
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Courtyard Des Moines West / Jordan Creek 410 South 68th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~44.09 miles south of Story City
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Hotel Renovo Des Moines UrbandaleTapestry Collection Hilton 11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322 ~40.23 miles south of Story City
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West / Jordan Creek 125 South 68th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~43.73 miles south of Story City
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG 8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 ~37.53 miles south of Story City
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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 ~40.53 miles south of Story City
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Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center 160 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~43.86 miles south of Story City
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  • 122 sleeping rooms in hotel
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West Des Moines Marriott 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~42.39 miles south of Story City
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  • 9 floors in hotel
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Element by Marriott West Des Moines 575 South Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~43.98 miles south of Story City
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona 460 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, IA 50009 ~36.86 miles south of Story City
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Hyatt Place Altoona / Des Moines 480 Bass Pro Dr. NW, Altoona, IA 50009 ~36.79 miles south of Story City
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines / Urbandale 8811 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 ~37.51 miles south of Story City
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Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive 7060 Lake Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~42.10 miles south of Story City
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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA 50131 ~37.02 miles south of Story City
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Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek 295 South 64th st, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~43.78 miles south of Story City
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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines / Urbandale 8600 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 ~37.20 miles south of Story City
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA 50014 ~12.77 miles south of Story City
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  • 187 rooms in property
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG 4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 ~37.23 miles south of Story City
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  • 37 suites in property
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale 8661 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 ~37.53 miles south of Story City
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Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport 5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 ~44.54 miles south of Story City
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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West 205 South 64th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~43.73 miles south of Story City
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale 8800 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 ~37.31 miles south of Story City
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SpringHill Suites Des Moines West 1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~42.54 miles south of Story City
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  • 4 floors in hotel
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Spark by Hilton Ames 2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010 ~12.93 miles south of Story City
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG 240 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~43.71 miles south of Story City
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Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines / SW Mall Area 6160 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 ~44.24 miles south of Story City
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Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive 1520 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325 ~41.00 miles south of Story City
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Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny 1515 SW Main Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 ~32.46 miles south of Story City
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FAQs about hotels in Story City

What are the top rated hotels in Story City?

Des Lux Hotel, Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton and Wildwood Lodge are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most luxurious hotels in Story City?

Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton, Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Surety Hotel Autograph Collection are the top 3 luxury hotels near Story City city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Story City?

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG, Courtyard by Marriott Ames, and Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University are the properties closest to Story City city center.

What are the most popular independent hotels in Story City?

Des Lux Hotel, Wildwood Lodge and Colfax Inn are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Story City?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames and Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the best Choice Hotels branded hotels in Story City?

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines, Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines and Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the best Best Western hotels in Story City?

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Best Western Holiday Manor are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the most popular IHG hotels in Story City?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG, Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

Recent traveler guest reviews of Story City, IA

Below are reviews of the city of Story City, IA from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Stayed there because close to Ames for graduation"
Score 5.0 / 5

Stayed there because close to Ames for graduation. Did not see the city.

Gayla K., from 16-May-2026
"Nice town with clean food and gas options"
Score 4.0 / 5

Roger R., from 16-May-2026
"Main street is adorable"
Score 4.0 / 5

It was welcoming in a snow storm. Main street is adorable!

Catherine G., from 18-Dec-2025
"Nice Town"
Score 4.0 / 5

Nice little town

Jimmy L., from 15-Sep-2025
"Good Mexican Restaurant!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Good Mexican food restaurant!

William S., from 17-Mar-2025
"Good location"
Score 4.0 / 5

story city is a very nice place I have relatives that live there. We go there every year for A family get together

Dave W., from 12-Nov-2024
"Wonderful Mexican Restaurant"
Score 4.0 / 5

The Mexican restaurant was wonderful!

Heather H., from 18-Nov-2023
"Convenient Location"
Score 4.0 / 5

Gas, hotel and food is close to the interstate.

Dewey C., from 01-Oct-2023
"The park and the carousel!"
Score 5.0 / 5

The park and the carousel!

Shirley J., from 09-Sep-2022
"The park and the carousel!"
Score 5.0 / 5

The park and the carousel!

Shirley J., from 04-Sep-2022
"Relaxing Area "
Score 4.0 / 5

Quiet and beautiful park.

Diana L., from 14-Jul-2019
The average traveler rating of the city of Story City, IA shown above is 4.4 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
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