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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 211 guest reviews
- Free breakfast available
- Hotel has 15 rooms
- Hotel has 3 floors
- Hotel has 2 suites
- Check in time: 3:00PM
- Check out time: 11:00AM
- Groups & Meetings rating of 6.8/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Landmarks and Location of Iowa House
Verified Reviews of Iowa House
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Very nice and clean."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Comfortable and quiet. Very nice and clean.
Sharon A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
19-Jul-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 16 to Sun Jul 17 2022 at a $208.99 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
The Iowa House is larger than most Bed and Breakfast Inns and smaller than most hotels in Ames, Iowa. Our 15 guest rooms can host up to 34 overnight. Furnishings are an eclectic mixture of past, present and future. Collectibles and period pieces team with task chairs, recliners, flat-screen TV's, free WiFi, guest computer and free off-street parking. Our decor amazingly changes with seasons making us a favorite for lodging in Ames, Iowa.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2011 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 15 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 15 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 14 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 1 |
| Suites: | 2 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 0 View Spaces |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 3.0 Mi |
| Ownership: | natalya llc |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: If you cancel before 4:00 pm 14 or more days before your arrival date, we will refund your deposit(s) less a $25 per room cancellation fee. If you cancel between 14 days and two days of your arrival date we will refund your deposit(s) less the $25 per ro | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 5.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 7.00% |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Central location
- Complimentary breakfast
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Jogging path
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private bathroom in room
- Refrigerator
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: Weather Channel
- TV Channel: ESPN
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- TV Channel: Fox Sports
- TV Channel: Disney Channel
- TV Channel: Discovery Channel
- TV Channel: Nickelodeon
- Voicemail
Breakfast Information
A full cooked breakfast is included for every guest. We have a typical continental breakfast set out each morning for those on the go, as well as a lovely dining room to sit at and enjoy a breakfast cooked just for you, for those with a bit more time to relax in the morning.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Off-street parking behind the building with enough space for one or two larger vehicles pulling small trailers to fit just beyond the main lot.
Internet / WiFI
Free Wi-Fi throughout the house.
Previously known as:
Ames Historic Inn
Seasonality and Projections at Iowa House
The graph above is fluctuations of room rates for both our group quotes and the lowest online individual prices our system could find at the time the group bid was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 40.9% in the month of March 2020 and the highest average individual rate is $220 in the month of March 2020. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Iowa House in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Iowa House
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Iowa House.
Feel free to use the Iowa House 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  |
| Iowa House Meet Room | 20 x 20 x 20 | 400 | 20/-- | -- | 17 | 10 | 11 | -- | --/-- | -- | 40 | -- |
Close This Iowa House Meet RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 400 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Iowa House
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00PM 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.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Iowa House have?
There are 15 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Iowa House?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Iowa House?
A full cooked breakfast is included for every guest. We have a typical continental breakfast set out each morning for those on the go, as well as a lovely dining room to sit at and enjoy a breakfast cooked just for you, for those with a bit more time to relax in the morning.
What parking is available at Iowa House?
Off-street parking behind the building with enough space for one or two larger vehicles pulling small trailers to fit just beyond the main lot.
How much does internet cost?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the house.
Can I get a AAA rate at Iowa House?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Iowa House?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Testimonials:
"I was given lots of different offers, a very quick response time and VIP service on my wedding night. Thanks!" G.R. - Nashville, TN
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