The 10 Best Hotels And Motels in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 892 hotels and motels in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Holiday Inn Express & SuitesSheldon

(712) 324-3000 Website View listing

#2 · Cobblestone Inn & SuitesBloomfield

(641) 664-2000 Website View listing

#3 · Holiday Inn & Suites Council Bluffs I-29Council Bluffs

(712) 322-5050 Website View listing

#4 · Best Western MuscatineMuscatine

(563) 316-7700 Website View listing

#5 · Stoney Creek Hotel Des MoinesJohnston

(515) 334-9000 Website View listing

#6 · Quality Inn & SuitesMt Pleasant

(319) 217-5054 Website View listing

#7 · FairfieldBurlington

(319) 754-0000 Website View listing

#8 · Super 8Council Bluffs

(712) 318-2168 Website View listing

#9 · The Black Hawk HotelCedar Falls

(319) 277-1161 Website View listing

#10 · Sonesta Essential Des MoinesDes Moines

(515) 278-8858 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (motel, extended stay), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.