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Based on 200 guest reviews
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 12:00 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2006 |
| Floors: | 8 |
| Rooms: | 187 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 169 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 8 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 20 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 25197 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 850 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 3.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 6:30 AM-11:00PM |
| Pool Info: Indoor pool with hot tub and sauna. | |
| Cancellation: 24 hour cancellation policy for both.20% attrition policy applies to groups. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $0 |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 5.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 7.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 7.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 30.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 32.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 32.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 3.00 Per Person |
Des Moines airport is an approximate 45 minute drive.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.$11.75 breakfast buffet served in the IowaStater Restaurant daily. Order off the menu items available.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and in each room.
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University.
Feel free to use the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Ames event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Prairie Ballroom | 52 x 140 x 13 | 7280 | --/550 | -- | 400 | -- | -- | -- | 50/36 | 850 | 750 | -- |
Close This Prairie BallroomThis space can be split into separate spaces. North Prairie, Central Prairie and South Prairie combine to create the Prairie Ballroom. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 7280 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 52 x 140 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| North Prairie | 52 x 60 x 13 | 3120 | --/220 | -- | 160 | 60 | 50 | -- | --/-- | 300 | 300 | -- |
Close This North PrairieRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3120 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 52 x 60 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Central Prairie | 52 x 40 x 13 | 2200 | --/150 | -- | 120 | 48 | 36 | -- | --/-- | 225 | 200 | -- |
Close This Central PrairieRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 2200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 52 x 40 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| South Prairie | 52 x 40 x 13 | 1860 | --/120 | -- | 90 | 36 | 28 | -- | --/-- | 210 | 180 | -- |
Close This South PrairieRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1860 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 52 x 40 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Garden Room | 57 x 77 x 15 | 4389 | --/320 | -- | 240 | -- | -- | -- | 30/-- | 460 | 400 | -- |
Close This Garden RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4389 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 57 x 77 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Meadow Room | 40 x 33 x 10 | 1320 | --/80 | -- | 54 | 36 | 24 | -- | --/-- | 100 | 130 | -- |
Close This Meadow RoomThe Meadow Room is comprised of North Meadow and South Meadow. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1320 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 40 x 33 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| North Meadow Room | 20 x 33 x 10 | 660 | --/40 | -- | 32 | 24 | 18 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This North Meadow RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 660 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 33 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| South Meadow Room | 20 x 33 x 10 | 660 | --/40 | -- | 32 | 24 | 18 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This South Meadow RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 660 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 33 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Harvest Room | 38 x 16 x 8 | 608 | --/40 | -- | 30 | 24 | 18 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This Harvest RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 608 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 38 x 16 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Conference Room 1 | 26 x 13 x 7 | 338 | --/20 | -- | 12 | 12 | 10 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 30 | -- |
Close This Conference Room 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 338 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Conference Room 2 | 26 x 13 x 7 | 338 | --/20 | -- | 12 | 12 | 10 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 30 | -- |
Close This Conference Room 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 338 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Conference Room 3 | 26 x 13 x 7 | 338 | --/20 | -- | 12 | 12 | 10 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 30 | -- |
Close This Conference Room 3Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 338 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| George Washington Carver Board Room | 20 x 20 x 8 | 400 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This George Washington Carver Board RoomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 400 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Ada Hayden Conference Room | 20 x 20 x 8 | 400 | --/30 | -- | 16 | 20 | 12 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 40 | -- |
Close This Ada Hayden Conference RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 400 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Gallery Terrace | 37 x 43 x 0 | 1591 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 150 | -- |
Close This Gallery TerraceLandscaped with flower beds and trees within the patio area. Room Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 1591 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 43 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Power Outlets: 0 Columns: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Meadow Terrace | 59 x 28 x 0 | 1652 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 150 | -- |
Close This Meadow TerraceLocated off the South Meadow Room - great pre-meeting gathering area. Room Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 1652 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 59 x 28 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Garden Terrace | 15 x 110 x 0 | 1705 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 170 | -- |
Close This Garden TerraceConveniently located off the Garden Room, perfect for outside breaks and receptions. Room Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 1705 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 15 x 110 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Pool Terrace | 32 x 34 x 0 | 1088 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 100 | -- |
Close This Pool TerraceRelaxed area just outside from the pool area with an additional large grass lawn adjacent to the terrace. Room Type: Pool Deck Total Size: 1088 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 32 x 34 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Waterfall Garden Patio | 39 x 80 x 0 | 3120 | --/130 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 225 | 200 | -- |
Close This Waterfall Garden PatioHard surface area landscaped with evergreen, perennials, natural grasses, boulders and a 40 foot waterfall. Perfect for weddings, receptions, and other outdoor gatherings. Room Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 3120 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 39 x 80 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Gallery Lobby | 50 x 8 x 20 | 630 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 150 | 10 |
Close This Gallery LobbyFlexible area for breaks or relaxes receptions. Can also be used for registration tables or vendor tables. Room Type: Lobby Total Size: 630 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 8 x 20 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Prairie Rooms | 140 x 52 x 13 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 400 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 850 | -- | -- |
Close This Prairie RoomsRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 140 x 52 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Meadow Rooms | 40 x 33 x 10 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 54 | -- | 24 | -- | --/-- | 100 | 80 | -- |
Close This Meadow RoomsRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 40 x 33 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Conferernce room 1 | 26 x 13 x 7 | 0 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 10 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 20 | -- |
Close This Conferernce room 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
There are 187 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Yes, they have 20 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
$11.75 breakfast buffet served in the IowaStater Restaurant daily. Order off the menu items available.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and in each room.
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP Tower 2 Doubleb Classic Looking Room Comfortable Mattresses Down Comforters
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor pool with hot tub and sauna..
