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Wyndham Garden Ankeny

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#16 of 17 hotels in Ankeny
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Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Ankeny does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Wyndham Garden Ankeny, a nice option for travelers like you. Close to Iowa Culinary Institute (2.3 mi), a popular Ankeny landmark, Wyndham Garden Ankeny is a great destination for tourists. Rooms at Wyndham Garden Ankeny provide a flat screen TV, and guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi. You can also enjoy a pool while staying at Wyndham Garden Ankeny, as well as a meal or drink at our on-site restaurant. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Wyndham Garden Ankeny. Should time allow, Ankeny Area Historical Society is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. Wyndham Garden Ankeny looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Ankeny. Wyndham garden is complete renovation.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Boating
Fishing
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Spa
Non-smoking hotel
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Air conditioning
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Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
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Mid-range
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Stephanie K wrote a review Jan 2024
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Business center did not work, no ice machines worked, no outside keys worked to get back in. The highlight was the restaurant and slept well. This would not be a stop on my next route other than the attached restaurant.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 22 Jan 2024
Dear svosstrucking, Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough and detailed review regarding your most recent stay. I hope you will accept our sincerest apologies for the condition of your room, ice machine, and these maintenance mishaps that you have encountered and that you did not receive immediate action regarding the necessity of correcting such issues as quickly as possible. We have raised this concern to our maintenance manager for immediate action. I apologize that your recent stay was not a good one but we hope you'll return someday to see how we're improving.
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Global769811 wrote a review Dec 2023
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The hotel has been redecorated since my last stay. My room was very nice and clean. Check in was easy. Friendly staff. The only real problem was that the diner where you go for breakfast was closed on Monday.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 12 Dec 2023
Hi Global769811, It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you have rated our hospitality and accommodations so highly! Thank you so much for your compliments on our friendly staff, easy check-in and we were able to meet your expectations of cleanliness and service in our hotel. We can't begin to tell you how much we appreciate your review, and we can't wait to serve you again. Thank you very much!
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workingmomof42010 wrote a review Dec 2023
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Husband and I stayed 1 of 2 night due to how late n tired we were. Front staff on their personal phone, jacuzzi didn't heat up for 45mins as well as bathroom sink n shower. TV service was limited, couldn't watch anything and had to watch movies on our laptop. Left Saturday due to just the overall disappointment and loud, rude buch of kids at the pool and front staff didn't even think to ask them to be quieter for current customers.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 10 Dec 2023
Dear workingmomof42010, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am shocked to hear about the situations you encountered and would like to deeply apologize. We take the value on your report regarding the condition of your room, sink and shower, TV, these maintenance mishaps and the services during your most recent stay with us. We will act on these complaints and will fix all problems as soon as possible. Your business is our priority and assure you that management has taken all the steps to make sure that all the rooms are well-maintained and our ultimate goal is to make sure each guest has a comfortable stay. Again, thank you for your time and feedback. It is through feedback like yours that we are able to quickly address housekeeping, maintenance, and staff courtesy issues. We promise to deliver and match your expectations in the future.
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oddthomas40 wrote a review Nov 2023
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If you’re looking for a hotel that feels like it’s rented by the hour, you found it. Besides the front desk staff having very poor English speaking and understanding skills, this is the old run down Ramada that they slapped some paint and a new sign onto. It’s like that old saying slapping lipstick on a pig best describes this hotel. There are so many better options in the area.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 30 Nov 2023
Dear oddthomas40, Thank you for pointing out the issues with housekeeping so that we can work to improve upon this aspect of the guest experience at our hotel. Our housekeeping staff is held to a very high standard and we appreciate that you've informed us of a need to address housekeeping policies and procedures. We also appreciate your time in pointing out the facilities in most need of attention as we work towards updating and improving upon our accommodations. We are working to take care of all of the issues that you addressed and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is through feedback like yours that we are able to quickly address housekeeping, maintenance, and staff courtesy issues. We promise to deliver and match your expectations in the future.
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Kyle O wrote a review Oct 2023
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I know star-rights consider amenities, but this hotel is a good example of why they should also factor in cleanliness. An overpowering smell made me leave within an hour. On the exterior and lobby the hotel seems freshly remodeled. Then you get to the hallway and that is when the smell hits you and the very dated decor there. The room looked alright but the smell was nauseating to me and I opted to depart, eat the nonrefundable room, and stay somewhere else. I didn’t see any mold or bugs personally, the dingy smell was what made me leave.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 1 Nov 2023
Dear Z3126LCKyleo, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are sorry for sharing with us such an inconvenience with our cleanliness and amenities that did not live up to your expectations. It's important for us to impress our guests and your comments will make this goal that much more attainable. We have briefed our housekeeping staff, and we will ensure a more stringent approach from here on, especially when it comes to enhancing our regular quality checks. We would hate to lose a valued guest like you and we sincerely hope you will give us another chance to host you better.
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sr wrote a review Oct 2023
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The rooms were spacious and spotless, with great décor and nice bed sheets. The breakfast buffet was delicious, with a huge variety of options! The staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. Swimming pools and 24-hour fitness centers. The service was very good, and our stay was so relaxing. We choose right to place to stay.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: my Suggestion for travelers choose Wydham Garden Ankeny to stay at motel 1 day you will feel...
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Responded 10 Oct 2023
Hi srilathav2023, Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your wonderful experience with us. We are so encouraged to always do good for our guests. We are really appreciative of your generous compliments about our hotel, spacious rooms, nice bedsheets, breakfast, accommodating staff, and amenities. We are glad you enjoy staying with us and we hope to see you again.
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Jordan L wrote a review Sept 2023
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If I could give a zero rating, I would. Worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. There is black mold throughout, in the rooms and everywhere else. We had bugs/gnats in our room and cockroaches in the hallways (photos attached). Stained bedding, stained carpet, stained shower/tub, absolutely terrible odor. Ceiling tiles above the showers hanging down and covered in black mold. After traveling more than 4 hours (for a tournament), I can’t believe I had to spend money to stay here. It claims to have recent “updates.” Do not be fooled.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Do not ever stay here.
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Responded 24 Sept 2023
Dear S6827CDjordanl, Thank you for taking the time to post this review. I am really saddened by the way you described your overall experience at our hotel. We want to apologize for the ceiling tiles bedding, carpets, shower/tub, and mold issues and to assure you that this inconvenience has been addressed. We have briefed our housekeeping staff, and we will ensure a more stringent approach from here on, especially when it comes to enhancing our regular quality checks. Fortunately, the pest control experts that we employed to complete the thorough inspection following your complaint discovered no evidence of bedbugs/ roaches in any of our rooms. However, each room was still treated with a bed bug heater for precaution. I hope you will find your expectations to be far surpassed during your next visit!
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rybork wrote a review Aug 2023
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guest services were great, room had been renovated and it showed. bed was better than i have at home. I did notice a slight smell in the room however that could have been from the recent renovation. Great Value.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 30 Aug 2023
Hi rybork, Thank you for taking the time to share your review and experience. We are glad you liked your comfortable accommodations. We value your compliments about where we are excelling, as well as your feedback regarding things we need to improve. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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mariapaulsen87 wrote a review Aug 2023
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Staff seemed to be bothered by having guests checking in and out. Building has a foul odor and has clearly been neglected of any updates. Drain in shower did not work and took hours to drain. Internet was spotty. We actually ended up not staying the second night we had booked.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 23 Aug 2023
Dear mariapaulsen87, Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough and detailed review regarding your most recent stay. I hope you will accept our sincerest apologies for the condition of your room, unpleasant smell, shower, cleanliness, and these maintenance mishaps that you have encountered and that you did not receive immediate action regarding the necessity of correcting such issues as quickly as possible. We have raised this concern to our maintenance manager for immediate action. I apologize that your recent stay was not a good one but we hope you'll return someday to see how we're improving.
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Sean L wrote a review Aug 2023
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Okay so I normally don't write reviews because I usually just brush off the experience, but I couldn't let this go. For the price I would expect something nicer. The Lobby was the nicest part of the hotel. We stayed in room 123, upon entering the room there was hair in the bed, my wife went and asked a worker if we could get fresh sheets. The worker proceeded to come in the room open the sheets and stated, "oh, this is hair left over from the dryer" then proceeded to brush it all off on the floor and didn't change the sheets. The room also smelled like someone cleaned fish in it which was pretty overwhelming. The bathroom was probably the cherry on top. The door was a sliding barn door, which is fine, but the door keeps opening up all the way after closing it, and if you close it, there's no light or fan in the bathroom so you're just sitting there in the dark. The tub tile was also not finished and there were bugs in the bathroom. I've stayed at some questionable places in my life but this by far takes the trophy for the worst.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 16 Aug 2023
Dear F8323Dlseanl, Thank you for sharing your experience, and I am so sorry to learn that we failed to meet your expectations of quality service and accommodations. We take the value on your report regarding the condition of your room, sheets, bathroom, tub and the cleanliness of our hotel. We will act on these complaints and will fix all problems as soon as possible. Your business is our priority and assure you that management has taken all the steps to make sure that all the rooms are clean, well maintained and our ultimate goal is to make sure each guest has a comfortable stay. Fortunately, the pest control experts that we employed to complete the thorough inspection following your complaint discovered no evidence of bedbugs in any of our rooms. However, each room were still treated with a bed bug heater for precaution. Again, thank you for your time and feedback. We sincerely hope you will give us another chance to provide you with superior service and accommodations on your next visit.
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PRICE RANGE
£79 - £95 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western ankeny, ankeny best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
The Ankeny Inn
LOCATION
United StatesIowaAnkeny
NUMBER OF ROOMS
113
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wyndham Garden Ankeny
Which popular attractions are close to Wyndham Garden Ankeny?
Nearby attractions include Heritage Park (0.6 miles) and Summerbrook Park (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Wyndham Garden Ankeny?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Wyndham Garden Ankeny?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Wyndham Garden Ankeny?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Wyndham Garden Ankeny?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Wyndham Garden Ankeny?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cazador Mexican Restaurant, Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, and The Ankeny Diner.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Wyndham Garden Ankeny?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Wyndham Garden Ankeny offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Is Wyndham Garden Ankeny accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.