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The Ames center is about the area of Octagon Center For the Arts and the area of Story Center Historical Museum.

Ames, Iowa, is located about 30 miles north of Des Moines. The city was established in 1864 and owes its origin to founder Cynthia Olive Duff and railroad magnate John Insley Blair. The two established the town as a stop on the Cedar Rapids and Missouri Railroad near the Skunk River. Since those early railroad days, it's become even easier to get to Ames. The town is situated at the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 30. Famed U.S. Route 69 also runs through town, as does the Union Pacific Railroad. More from this guide...

Ames Hotels & Accommodations

Comfort Inn & Suites Isu : 603 16th St.
+1-888-389-4121
603 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • 3-star property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$90
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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames - Ames
+1-888-675-2083
229 South Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010
  • Low priced Downtown property
  • Check in: 12:00 PM
From$60
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Grandstay Hotel & Suites - Ames
+1-800-716-8490
1606 South Kellogg Ave., Ames, IA 50010
  • Mid-scale Downtown property
  • Fitness center on property
From$94
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Iowa House
+1-800-805-5223
405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA 50014
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00PM
From$69
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Courtyard by Marriott Ames : 311 South 17th St.
+1-888-965-1860
311 South 17th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • Midscale hotel
  • 4 floors in property
From$90
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Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
+1-888-788-5576
2601 East 13th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • Two star Convention Center hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From$65
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel in Ames
+1-888-897-9207
2600 East 13th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • Economy Rural property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$60
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ames
+1-888-311-4278
1418 South Dayton Place, Ames, IA 50010
  • 2 star Convention Center hotel
  • Check-in time: 11:00 AM
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Ames
+1-888-469-4795
1523 South Dayton Ave., Ames, IA 50010 Website
  • Affordable hotel
  • 89 rooms in property
From$80
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
+1-888-734-9421
1810 SE 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Check in time: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Staybridge Suites Ames An Ihg Hotel : 2111 Isaac Newton Dr.
+1-888-841-5292
2111 Isaac Newton Dr., Ames, IA 50010
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$90
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Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
+1-888-455-5160
2100 South East 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • 3 star hotel
  • Hotel has 90 rooms
From$80
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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites - Ames
+1-888-965-8297
2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$70
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
+1-888-906-6358
2100 Green Hills Dr., Ames, IA 50014
  • Mid-scale Convention Center hotel
  • 187 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$99
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
+1-888-749-6785
2216 SE 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • Low-priced Highway property
  • 66 rooms in property
From$55
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Red Roof Inn Ames in Ames
+1-888-878-9982
1400 South Dayton Place, Ames, IA 50010
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • 6 suites in property
From$55
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Baymont by Wyndham Ames
+1-888-389-4485
1605 South Dayton Pl, Ames, IA 50010
  • Economical Highway hotel
  • 50 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$90
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Americinn by Wyndham Ames in Ames
+1-888-389-4121
2507 SE 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • 3 star Highway property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$70
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Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU
+1-888-675-2083
2609 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • 75 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$80
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Comfort Inn & Suites Near Isu Campus
+1-800-716-8490
603 South 16th St. Ames, Ames, IA 50010
  • Midscale Golf Course hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$80
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA : 2605 SE 16th St.
+1-800-805-5223
2605 SE 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Check in time: 3:00PM
From$110
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Americinn by Wyndham - Ames
+1-888-965-1860
2506 SE 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • Inexpensive Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$75
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Econo Lodge Ames : 2600 SE 16th St.
+1-888-788-5576
2600 SE 16th St., Ames, IA 50010
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From$60
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames
+1-888-897-9207
2137 Isaac Newton Dr., Ames, IA 50010 Website
  • Mid-scale Highway property
  • Fitness center on property
From$89
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Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus in Ames
+1-888-311-4278
1310 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50010
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$95
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Sleep Inn & Suites - Ames
+1-888-469-4795
1310 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014
  • Three Star property
  • 3 floors in property
From$80
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Hilton Garden Inn Ames - Ames
+1-888-734-9421
1325 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00 PM
From$105
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Budget Inn & Suites
+1-888-841-5292
1521 South G Ave., Nevada, IA 50201 ~9.51 miles east of Ames
  • Two-star Suburban hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$69
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Comfort Inn
+1-888-455-5160
425 Timberland Dr., Story City, IA 50248 Website ~10.65 miles north of Ames
  • Two-star Highway property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$66
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Super 8 by Wyndham Story City
+1-888-965-8297
515 Factory Outlet Dr., Story City, IA 50248 ~10.73 miles north of Ames
  • 2 star hotel
From$60
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Americas Best Value Inn Story City
+1-888-906-6358
1520 Broad St., Story City, IA 50248 ~10.76 miles north of Ames
  • Cheap property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$60
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Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone : 1900 Lakewood Dr.
+1-888-749-6785
1900 Lakewood Dr., Boone, IA 50036 ~12.59 miles west of Ames
  • Affordable hotel
  • Check-in time: 16:00
From$90
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Baymont by Wyndham Boone
+1-888-878-9982
1745 Southeast Marshall, Boone, IA 50036 ~12.69 miles west of Ames
  • Cheap Rural hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$60
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Super 8 by Wyndham Boone in Boone
+1-888-389-4485
1715 South. Story St., Boone, IA 50036 ~13.41 miles west of Ames
  • Cheap property
From$60
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The Guest House : 4263 Smith Park Court
+1-888-389-4121
4263 Smith Park Court, Loveland, CO 80538 ~16.16 miles north of Ames
  • 3 star hotel
From$269
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Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines - Ankeny
+1-888-675-2083
215 NE Delaware Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~20.95 miles south of Ames
  • 3 star Highway property
  • 3 floors in property
From$89
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Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines - Ankeny
+1-800-716-8490
105 Northeast Delaware Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~21.00 miles south of Ames
  • Cheap property
Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines - Ankeny
+1-800-805-5223
133 SE Delaware Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~21.05 miles south of Ames
  • Three Star Highway hotel
  • 115 rooms in hotel
From$67
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Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny : 201 SE Delaware Ave.
+1-888-965-1860
201 SE Delaware Ave., Ankeny, IA 500219345 Website ~21.10 miles south of Ames
  • Two star Downtown hotel
  • Check in: 3:00pm
From$72
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Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny : 201 SE Delaware Ave.
+1-888-788-5576
201 SE Delaware Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~21.10 miles south of Ames
  • 2-star Downtown property
  • 2 meeting rooms in property
From$50
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area - Ankeny
+1-888-897-9207
206 Southeast Delaware Ave., Ankeny, IA 50023 ~21.14 miles south of Ames
  • Low Cost Suburban property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$75
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Residence Inn Des Moines Ankeny - Ankeny
+1-888-311-4278
1515 SW Main St., Ankeny, IA 50023 ~22.23 miles south of Ames
  • Mid-scale Downtown property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$75
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny Ia Des Moines Ia in Ankeny
+1-888-469-4795
2402 SE Tones Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.81 miles south of Ames
  • Inexpensive Suburban hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 p.m.
From$60
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Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
+1-888-734-9421
2406 SE Tones Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.82 miles south of Ames
  • Low-priced Highway property
  • Check-in time: 2 PM
From$60
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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel - Ankeny
+1-888-841-5292
2502 SE Tones Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.92 miles south of Ames
  • Midscale Highway property
  • Check in: 03:00
From$86
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My Place Hotel Ankeny / Des Moines Ia in Ankeny
+1-888-455-5160
2506 SE Tones Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.94 miles south of Ames
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From$84
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Courtyard Marriott Ankeny - Ankeny
+1-888-965-8297
2405 SE Creekview Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.95 miles south of Ames
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • 5 suites in property
From$99
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Ankeny
+1-888-906-6358
2455 SE Creekview Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.97 miles south of Ames
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$89
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Americinn by Wyndham Ankeny / Des Moines in Ankeny
+1-888-749-6785
1610 SE Oralabor Rd., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.98 miles south of Ames
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$83
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ankeny - Ankeny
+1-888-878-9982
2510 SE Tones Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021 ~22.98 miles south of Ames
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Hotel has 10 suites
From$80
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Today, Ames is a growing community of about 65,000 people that offers extensive amenities for work and play. The entertainment, dining, and educational opportunities in Ames compare with those of much larger cities. Ames has received national recognition from Bloomberg to CNN and USA Today for its emphasis on health and wellness amenities, and more broadly, as one of the best places to live.

Ames' booming STEM industries have made it a hub for business. Key United States Department of Agriculture sites are headquartered in Ames, including the USDA's Agricultural Research Service's National Animal Disease Center (NADC), the National Veterinary Services Laboratory, and the Center for Veterinary Biologics. Other major area employers include manufacturers 3M (office supplies), Barilla (pasta), and Ball (canning supplies), as well as energy and agricultural outfits like Danfoss Power Solutions, the Renewable Energy Group, and The National Farmers Organization. The city boasts one of the nation's lowest unemployment rates.

Ames has attracted a large population of millennial residents, a fact which is perhaps not surprising since Ames is the home of Iowa State University's student body of approximately 36,000. Many of those youthful residents reside in the Campustown neighborhood, which lies due south of the Iowa State University Central Campus. The lively mixed-use neighborhood offers plenty of nightlife, dining, shopping, and wellness services.

Iowa State University has made history from its beginning as the first land-grant university, and in a revolutionary move, the school also hosted co-educational classes from the very beginning, with its first class admitted in 1868. Learn about all this and more at the Farm House on the Iowa State campus, an 1860s-era building which is both a museum and a National Historic Landmark.

Whether you're visiting Ames to check out the university, attend a class reunion, do some business, or visit family, the city is sure to welcome you with plenty to do, enjoy, and see.

When should you visit Ames, IA?

Ames' climate is known as humid continental, which means that it experiences hot summers and very cold winters. If you are visiting on business, any time is a good time to come. If you are planning to spend any time in the city's many parks and outdoor spaces, schedule your visit from spring through fall to avoid Ames' occasional snowfall or icy conditions.

Ames supports the beautification of its community by hosting community events that celebrate artistic expression. Plan an art-centric trip to Ames in late September and you can experience the Octagon Arts Festival; a National Juried Exhibition of Clay, Paper, Glass, Metal, and Wood; and the Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in the Ames Main Street Cultural District.

Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Ames, IA:

seasonality of hotel rates in Ames

Ames by Star Rating

Below we've posted 3 graphs demonstrating mean price patterns by star rating class in Ames, IA. You can use these line graphs to calculate the best time period to make a reservation in Ames for your upcoming travels.

What are the luxury hotels in Ames, IA?

You will be hard pressed to find a more stylish hotel than Hotel Renovo in Urbandale, Iowa. This 4-star hotel looks like the perfect blend of cozy prairie farmhouse and sleek boutique hotel. Crisp white rooms and public spaces feature eclectic artwork and contemporary decor elements like sliding barn doors to divide suites.

Hotel Renovo guests enjoy substance as well as style with inclusive amenities like free cable programming, complimentary weekday newspapers, free wireless internet service, and in-room coffee and tea makers. You can also enjoy access to an indoor pool, spa tub, and 24-hour fitness center. Save money on cab fare, too, when you ride in the hotel's complimentary area shuttle. You don't even have to go out for a cocktail or dinner because the property offers room service and tasty options at the hotel restaurant.

If you need a luxury hotel in nearby Des Moines, consider the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. This Marriott is a palatial property with 33 floors, containing everything from a 24-hour fitness center to an indoor pool, bar and lounge, and vast event spaces. It's also conveniently located on the free D line, so you can easily get out and explore downtown Des Moines. Guest rooms have been newly updated, so you'll enjoy both a comfortable and chic stay.

What are the affordable hotel options near Ames, IA?

3 Star Average Prices: $92.77

Check into the Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, and you will be close to the Jack Trice Stadium and Stephens Auditorium. This convenient and comfortable hotel also offers some of the lowest rates around.

Guest rooms are equipped with fridges and televisions with satellite programming. Inclusive amenities like the indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary wireless internet access, free newspapers, and complimentary daily housekeeping make a stay at the Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites a smart choice for budget travelers.

3 Star Hotel Prices in Ames

2 Star Average Prices: $70.11

2 Star Hotel Prices in Ames

What are the discount hotels in Ames, IA?

If you are a military and government service member, you will find excellent discounted hotel rates at Hampton Inn & Suites Ames. This hotel lies just 5 minutes from the Ames Main Street Cultural District and the Octagon Center for the Arts as well as Iowa State University. Guest rooms are outfitted with all you'll need for a comfortable stay, from fridges to LCD televisions, laptop-compatible safes, and microwaves. You'll also enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast daily and free housekeeping daily.

What are the best value hotels in Ames, IA?

Country Inn & Suites is the perfect place to stay if you'd like to be close to Iowa State University and the Ames Main Street Cultural District. This hotel offers incredible value thanks to upscale amenities like pillowtop beds, premium bedding, and 32-inch flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access is free, as is access to the hotel's indoor pool, spa tub, and fitness center. You can also tuck into a complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames also puts you within this prime location, close to Iowa State and the Cultural District, and also offers comparable amenities. Guest rooms come with fridges and microwaves, so you can stow snacks and light meals to stretch your budget. Satellite programming and complimentary internet access will keep you entertained and informed throughout your stay. You can stay fit with visits to the indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center. Fill up with snacks from the snack bar and deli, grill out at the picnic area, and be sure to come down in the morning for the complimentary full breakfast each day.

What are some things to do in Ames, IA?

Many Ames travelers come to town on business, but there are also plenty of entertainments to enjoy during your stay in the city, enough to rival cities more than twice its size.

Check out the exhibits at The Brunnier Art Museum or head to The Octagon Center for the Arts to see gallery exhibits, take art classes, visit art studios, or explore the retail shop. Head to Prairie Moon Winery to sip locally made meads, hard apple ciders, and wines. Plan a visit on a weekend to sip while enjoying live music.

If you enjoy sports, you can catch The Iowa State University Cyclones in action during a football game at Jack Trice Stadium, an NCAA Division I-A basketball game at Hilton Coliseum. You can even try something new with the Ames Figure Skating Club's Learn to Skate Program. Plan to visit Ames in the spring, and you're in for a treat. You can catch the annual Spring Ice Show.

Ames has such a wealth of public parks and facilities that you're sure to find the perfect park for your needs. If you are traveling with a pet, you can stop into Ames Dog Park. Skaters like to perfect their moves at Georgie Tsushima Memorial Skate Park, while golfers head to Homewood Golf Course and swimmers love Furman Aquatic Center. Peterson Pits and Sopers Mill are favorite spots for boaters and fishers. Bandshell Park is the place to catch some live music. Come to the bandshell on a summer Saturday, and you can take part in free yoga classes.

Wander the serene community gardens at Squaw Creek if you need some peace and quiet, or head to the butterfly pavilions and lush flower beds of Reiman Gardens. Plan a date at Lake LaVerne, where you can row a boat and drift across a still pond, surrounded by swans.

If you would like to walk, host a picnic, relax with family, or find a playground, check out Brookside Park, Daley Park and Greenbelt, Emma McCarthy Lee Park, Inis Grove Park, Moore Memorial Park, and River Valley Park. There are even more small neighborhood parks like Christofferson Park, Moore Park, and many more. Almost everywhere you turn in Ames, you'll find green space and a place to relax, work out, and interact with the local community.

Come for work but save ample time for play in Ames, Iowa, one of the nation's biggest small towns. Here, you'll find the best of small-town hospitality balanced with big-city amenities and entertainment.

FAQs about hotels in Ames

What are the top reviewed hotels in Ames?

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines, Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel and Grandstay Hotel & Suites are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the upper-end hotels in Ames?

Comfort Inn & Suites Isu, Grandstay Hotel & Suites and Iowa House are the top 3 luxury hotels near Ames city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Ames?

Comfort Inn & Suites Isu, Days Inn by Wyndham Ames, and Grandstay Hotel & Suites are the properties closest to Ames city center.

How much does a cheap hotel in Ames cost per night?

In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Ames can be as cheap as $70.11 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 3 star hotel in Ames cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Ames has been $92.77 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the most popular independent hotels in Ames?

Iowa House, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel and Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Ames?

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

What are the most popular Choice Hotels branded hotels in Ames?

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

What are the most popular Best Western hotels in Ames?

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

Verified reviews of the city of Ames

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

"Good!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Good!

Earnest M., from 07-Feb-2024
"Good!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Good!

Earnest M., from 07-Feb-2024
"Good Shopping & Dining"
Score 4.0 / 5

Good shopping and excellent choice of great eating places.

Tom S., from 17-Jan-2024
"ISU"
Score 4.0 / 5

ISU

Martha P., from 12-Nov-2023
"Great Shopping & Restaurants"
Score 4.0 / 5

Great shopping. Good choice of restaurants!

Mitzi T., from 24-Oct-2023
"Good Food & Accommodations!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Seems like a nice friendly town with good food and good accommodations!

Richard A., from 22-Oct-2023
"Lots of Restaurants"
Score 5.0 / 5

Lots of restaurants!

Robert W., from 11-Oct-2023
"Amazing Mexican Restaurants!"
Score 4.0 / 5

The people are nice and the Mexican restaurants are amazing!

Margo V., from 10-Oct-2023
"Iowa State University Meat Lab"
Score 4.0 / 5

I enjoyed my time at Iowa State University's Meat Laboratory. I learned quite a lot at the short course for sausages and processed meats.

Costner K., from 23-Jul-2023
"Plenty of places to choose from for food, shopping, and spirits "
Score 5.0 / 5

Plenty of shopping, and spirits in and around Ames.

Mike W., from 30-Jun-2023
"Easy to get to places of interest."
Score 4.0 / 5

It was easy to get around to the places of interest.

Richard G., from 20-Jun-2023
"Cosmopolitan But Safe & Clean"
Score 5.0 / 5

Ames is as cosmopolitan as a major city but much more friendly, safe and clean. Very much a university town. Businesses are booming which gives the place an upbeat feel!

John G., from 14-Apr-2023
"No shortage of great places to eat!!"
Score 5.0 / 5

No shortage of great places to eat!!

James M., from 13-Mar-2023
"The room was very nice and clean. The personnel were helpful and friendly."
Score 4.0 / 5

The room was very nice and clean. The personnel were helpful and friendly. Everything was conveniently located including the motel.

Brenda D., from 27-Feb-2023
"ISU Campus"
Score 4.0 / 5

We were there for a college visit and ISU is amazing!

Tracie E., from 11-Nov-2022
"ISU"
Score 5.0 / 5

ISU

Andrew T., from 07-Nov-2022
"ISU"
Score 5.0 / 5

ISU

Andrew T., from 06-Nov-2022
"The room was very nice and clean."
Score 5.0 / 5

The venue was beautiful

Dena S., from 28-Oct-2022
"The University"
Score 5.0 / 5

I was there with the University.

Earl C., from 10-Sep-2022
"Nice"
Score 5.0 / 5

It was nice

Tina B., from 08-Jun-2022
"Hickory Park Restaurant!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Hickory Park Restaurant was amazing food!

Megan A., from 05-Jun-2022
"Super Cute Town!"
Score 4.0 / 5

We were in town for a wedding at Gatherings and the location was great. The town is super cute!

Tracy B., from 21-Mar-2022
"Ames is a great place to visit!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Ames was a great place to visit, good places to eat out!

Dolly D., from 31-Jan-2022
"Friendly people and lots to do!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Friendly people and lots to do!

Lynne S., from 04-Dec-2021
"Nice!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Nice.

Tony T., from 25-Nov-2021
"Great City"
Score 4.0 / 5

Ames seemed like a great city. ISU was nice.

Eric F., from 15-Jul-2019
"Great Stay!"
Score 4.0 / 5

We did not do much in Ames, but we had a staff retreat at the Pine Grove Retreat Center. It was beautiful and just what we needed for our meetings

Kimberly N., from 01-Jul-2018
"Good Visit"
Score 5.0 / 5

Nice college town.

James J., from 13-Feb-2017
"Great University Town"
Score 5.0 / 5

Visiting the university was great.

Elizabeth M. P., from 03-Apr-2016
"Really Enjoyable!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Lots to do!

Ann A., from 31-Jan-2016
"Great Pizza Joint"
Score 4.0 / 5

When in Ames, The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co is a must for great pizza!

Robert M., from 20-Aug-2015
The average traveler rating of the city of Ames, IA shown above is 4.5 out of 5 based on 31 reviews
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