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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames, hotel in Ames

Located in the central Iowa city of Ames, this hotel is just 1 mile from Iowa State University. It serves a hot buffet breakfast every morning and features an indoor pool.

Nice amount of personal space. Beds were comfortable. Space was clean. Breakfast good.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
378 reviews
Price from$119per night
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames, hotel in Ames

Featuring free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast, this hotel is located 3.7 miles from Ames Municipal Airport. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each room at AmericInn by Wyndham Ames.

Dog friendly
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
534 reviews
Price from$85per night
Baymont by Wyndham Ames, hotel in Ames

Located just minutes from the beautiful campus of Iowa State University, the Baymont Inn & Suites Ames hotel is the perfect place for business and leisure travelers.

Room size was good
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
182 reviews
Price from$80per night
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus, hotel in Ames

Located 5 minutes' drive away from Iowa State University, the Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus features a heated indoor swimming pool and complimentary continental breakfast.

The beds were so comfortable. They had a decent breakfast. Their location is easy to find.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
179 reviews
Price from$80.70per night
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus, hotel in Ames

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus is located near many popular destinations, including the North Grand Mall, Ames Municipal Airport and Iowa State University.

Not much...
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
68 reviews
Price from$98.54per night
Super 8 by Wyndham Ames, hotel in Ames

Just 3 miles away from Iowa State University, Super 8 Ames is located just off Highway 30 near Interstate 35. This hotel offers complimentary daily breakfast and vending machines.

Nothing. They had to give me a second room. First was not cleaned at all. Bed obviously slept in, trash in can.
5.3
Scored 5.3
Average
Rated fair
146 reviews
Price from$56.95per night
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Ames

This hotel located in Ames, Iowa is only 4.4 miles from Hilton Coliseum sporting venue. A heated indoor pool is available and guest rooms include coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Elevator was close to the pool
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
78 reviews
Price from$150.88per night
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, hotel in Ames

Located just 1 mi from Iowa State University, this hotel features an indoor heated pool, hot tub and fitness center. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV with premium cable channels.

7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
124 reviews
Price from$109.65per night
Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames, hotel in Ames

This hotel, a 5 minute drive from Reiman Gardens, features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Each guest room is air-conditioned and has a mini-refrigerator and microwave.

It was beautiful inside and out! Very clean and accommodating. The breakfast selection was amazing with a variety for all ages. The pool and the room it was in was clean and the water was actually warm enough to swim in.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
51 reviews
Price from$101per night
Hilton Garden Inn Ames, hotel in Ames

This Ames hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. It features an indoor pool, restaurant and lounge and rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen TV.

The front desk staff was awesome!! Answered lots of questions about what to do locally, told us how easy Uber was in Ames and even told us who would probably be our driver. All around just awesome!!
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
52 reviews
Price from$141.44per night
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Budget hotels in Ames

  • Hampton Inn and Suites Ames, IA
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 55 reviews

    Hampton Inn and Suites Ames, IA is located in Ames, 3.9 miles from Iowa State Center.

    Clean and very quiet. Large rooms, bathrooms, showers. Front desk staff were very pleasant & helpful.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 78 reviews

    This hotel located in Ames, Iowa is only 4.4 miles from Hilton Coliseum sporting venue. A heated indoor pool is available and guest rooms include coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi.

    I felt very safe, it was very clean. The people were very nice.

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Ames
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 121 reviews

    Days Inn Ames offers accommodations in Ames. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a TV with cable channels. Every room has a private bathroom.

    Our room was great! We would request that one again!

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Ames
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 146 reviews

    Just 3 miles away from Iowa State University, Super 8 Ames is located just off Highway 30 near Interstate 35. This hotel offers complimentary daily breakfast and vending machines.

    Staff is great and always very helpful when needed.

  • Baymont by Wyndham Ames
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 182 reviews

    Located just minutes from the beautiful campus of Iowa State University, the Baymont Inn & Suites Ames hotel is the perfect place for business and leisure travelers.

    Very nice staff - good value and comfortable rooms.

  • GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 378 reviews

    Located in the central Iowa city of Ames, this hotel is just 1 mile from Iowa State University. It serves a hot buffet breakfast every morning and features an indoor pool.

    The price for an “no game” weekend was just right.

  • Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews

    Located just 1 mi from Iowa State University, this hotel features an indoor heated pool, hot tub and fitness center. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV with premium cable channels.

    I like gym and the breakfast and how easy it was to get in and out

  • Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 221 reviews

    This hotel, located 3.1 mi from downtown Ames and 2 mi to Iowa State University, features an on-site restaurant and bar. It offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a refrigerator.

    Very nice hotel and a great value for the high quality

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What Guests Said About Ames:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I was very surprised when visiting the Iowa State U campus...

    I was very surprised when visiting the Iowa State U campus how nice it was. The school seems to be great. In talking to people at our hotel and places we ate it is a very educated place and not just some AG campus. The food we had was great too. It was super clean and safe too.
    David
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Drive to Reiman gardens fine.

    Drive to Reiman gardens fine. Finding a restaurant was difficult. We got back on I-35 S. Got off at the next town on the right. Ate at a Mexican restaurant. Found there was no on ramp to return to Ames and had to ask for directions.
    Delvin
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The city of Ames has a lot of great small shops and...

    The city of Ames has a lot of great small shops and restaurants to visit. The Main Street shops are a lot of fun to explore. The ISU campus was really cool to drive and walk around. I was up there during move in week so the fraternities and sororities were partying. It was cool to see campus spring to live. I'm a big beer lover, but there are only two breweries in the Ames area: Torrent and Alluvial. Both are pretty good, but the Alluvial property on the outskirts of town is very pretty. Definitely worth checking it out. The Reiman Gardens right next to Jack Trice stadium was a great place to walk a round for a while. It's pretty. There are better botanical gardens in other cities, but not a bad place to see if you have some time to kill. Also, try Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. They have been a staple on Main Street for years and the pizza is really good. There is a nice disc golf course near the campus as well.
    David
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Small but beautiful town.

    Small but beautiful town. Main area of attraction is Iowa state university. Whole town is built around this university. People are kind of nice but have some sort of attitude. Most restaurant I got, when I pay, I give my credit card in hand to them and after they charge, they put my credit card down on desk rather than giving me on hand like How I handed it over. Not sure why everyone do that but that not perceived as good manner. Some folks do greet nice but some has that bad face as it like we are not invited. Not sure why.
    Pranav
    United States of America
  • 2.0
    Scored 2.0

    The location was great, but the room I was put in literally...

    The location was great, but the room I was put in literally stunk. It smelled of dirt, sweat, and kind-of like mold. The pool was disgusting. The carpets were dirty. I can’t emphasize enough about how bad tge room smelled. I literally did not shed the residual odor until I showered at another hotel on my trip. When I checked out and brought these issued to the “clerk” I was told she had told the manager before about all the issues I mentioned but nothing was done. She actually said that the carpets in all the rooms were filthy. The pool was disgusting (light green color) and the “breakfast” was a joke. I stayed at this hotel several years ago and it was wonderful, but this trip has shown me that it’s mismanaged and I’ll never stay there again. For about the same price (2 rooms with pets) I stayed in another hotel I would rate with 4 stars in Des Moines, and it was the best room out of three in this trip. This place is literally a dump.
    Brian
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Ames was super cute!

    Ames was super cute! I travel a lot to college towns for work and this was one of my favorites. There's a can't miss wine bar, a bunch of cute shops downtown, and you can't beat the midwest for value and hospitality.
    Emma

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Ames

  • From $83.43 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 338 reviews
    My husband and I were very tired. We had a difficult and long journey. We needed to stop and take a breather. We found this hotel. We really liked the location. Calm and quiet! The service staff is very polite and attentive. The staff responded to our various requests instantly! Having breakfast was also nice! We were not able to enjoy all the services of the hotel, as we only stayed to sleep. But I definitely put this hotel on my radar☺️. Thank you. Sincerely, Lana and Paul Pausig
    Svetik84
    Ukraine
  • From $122.81 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews
    The hotel is close to the ISU campus, and therefore well located for our purpose. Although we did not use it, there is a CyRide Bus stop just in front of the hotel. There is also a gas station right behind with a store for food and basic items. The hotel lobby is nice and clean. The breakfast was simple, but adequate. The 24x7 coffee machine was useful.
    Pallab
    United States of America
  • From $85.43 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 179 reviews
    Nancy at the front desk was very polite and helpful. I did not eat the breakfast but my daughter enjoyed the waffles. I appreciated the self serve water available at all times. The beds were comfortable, room was large, shower was hot with good water pressure. Rooms and hotel in general seemed clean. Hallway Carpets are very stained.
    Teri
    United States of America
  • From $218.42 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 52 reviews
    The front desk staff was awesome!! Answered lots of questions about what to do locally, told us how easy Uber was in Ames and even told us who would probably be our driver. All around just awesome!!
    S
    Scott
    United States of America
  • From $168 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    Snack and beverage availability was great- 24hr access. The basement common room/game room was cozy with a nice selection of board games. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, with good service.
    Mark
    United States of America
  • From $85.68 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 316 reviews
    The hotel was so clean and welcoming. The room was very clean, comfortable, and QUIET! It was one of the best night's sleep I've had on the road. Plenty of tasty options for breakfast too.
    Marie
    United States of America
  • From $168 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    Tasteful and charming decor. Located next to Iowa State Arboretum so great walking paths. Delicious breakfast. Very comfortable beds and rooms. Will stay here again and again.
    Jeanette
    United States of America
  • From $122.81 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews
    I have no complains about the hotel and facilities except the breakfast options could have more choices since I stayed for 5 nights. It gets boring after the 3rd breakfast.
    Loh
    Malaysia
  • From $107.41 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 294 reviews
    Conveniently located in Ames, short drive from Iowa state. Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Exactly what you'd expect from a hotel in this price range.
    Esther
    United States of America
  • From $85.43 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 179 reviews
    Everything was perfect, the room was big, clean, big bathroom, towels. We enjoyed staying there and will choose this hotel in the future
    Onoh
    United States of America
  • From $88.48 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 534 reviews
    The hotel was in a good location. They had ample parking. There was places inside and outside to gather with others.
    John
    United States of America
  • From $107.41 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 294 reviews
    It’s close to the Highway and close to Iowa State College. The Staff at the Hotel is very nice and kind.
    Jayne
    United States of America
  • From $150.08 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 378 reviews
    Great room for the price. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed the restaurant attached to hotel as well.
    B
    Barbara
    United States of America
  • From $180.32 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 164 reviews
    Luxury hotel with all you need for a comfortable stay, like good breakfast, pool gym, etc.
    Rob
    Netherlands
  • From $88.48 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 534 reviews
    The hotel was very clean and inviting and the staff was very friendly.
    mama kelly
    United States of America
  • From $180.32 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 70 reviews
    Our room was well decorated and the hotel was centrally located.
    S
    Shaunnessy
    United States of America
  • From $103.77 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 221 reviews
    Very nice hotel and a great value for the high quality
    Don
    United States of America
  • From $118.05 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 178 reviews
    Clean, newer hotel, great staff, great breakfast!
    Kub
    United States of America
  • From $103.77 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 221 reviews
    close to Iowa State-nothing else
    Heather
    United States of America
  • From $61.88 per night
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 146 reviews
    It's just a rundown hotel
    Tom
    United States of America

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