Americas Best Value Inn Story City

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1520 Broad Street, Story City, IA, 50248
  • Place, Story City Carousel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Americas Best Value Inn Story City

4 restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a banquet hall are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Americas Best Value Inn Story City offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

This Story City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Americas Best Value Inn Story City, you'll be within walking distance of Story City Carousel. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Story City Carousel and 14 minutes from Ada Hayden Heritage Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Americas Best Value Inn Story City also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Story City hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Americas Best Value Inn Story City has 4 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Viking Hotel Story City

Viking Story City

Viking Hotel Story City, Iowa

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Americas Story City Story City

Americas Best Value Inn Story City Hotel

Americas Best Value Inn Story City Story City

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Americas Best Value Inn Story City Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 298 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Amenities
Quiet, clean & affordable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice big king bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine for a quiick overnight stay - a stop on the way
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and the owners are kind. For the price, it is a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price is great, people friendly, room clean comfortable. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good people and good stay.

It's a really good room for the price. It's got everything you need for a really good stay.its also located in a nice area surrounded by restaurants groceries and gas stations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Various breakfast choices, good selections. Staff was friendly. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms comfortable bed. All around a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best & the price was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff was mostly reasonable. Location is right off the interstate and restaurant on property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Peeling paint, no fire sprinklers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a convenient place to stay, rooms clean, and the staff is always friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night stay and room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

TYLER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and safe
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel is conveniently located and very quiet. love that they allow pets and have a great yard for them
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Wendell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent Mexican restaurant right next-door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay for the breakfast but I am sure it was fine. I had the most pleasant 4 night stay with the most comfortable bed and room! The hotel was FULL but I didn't hear a thing from anyone. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Designer hotel

It's always a pleasure when I go there!!!, and the young man that owns it always accommodate ME!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
On site mexican restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. I hear the Mexican restaurant that’s attached is really good. Maybe next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness
Convient distance from Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent Mexican restaurant right next-door. Very good quality sheets and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and very large. Furniture is outdated and worn but nothing too extreme. Bed was soft, probably a bit too soft. Breakfast was pretty non existent even though a waffle iron was there I never saw it turned on. Basically some cereal and toast. But for what you pay there isn't much to complain about. You have a good clean and safe room. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025