Spark by Hilton Ames

2609 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010 United States (USA) near junction 111b a on I-35 (~3.6mi)
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3.0 Star property
41.998670-93.639410
+1-800-219-2797
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3.0/5

Based on 276 guest reviews

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  • Includes an indoor pool
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 75 rooms in hotel
  • 3 floors in property
  • 6 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • 4 meeting rooms in hotel

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Non-smoking

Local attractions

Iowa State University, Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum, Cy Stephens Auditorium, Reiman Gardens, Scheman Building, Fisher Theater, Ames Ice Arena, Iowa Sports Foundation(Iowa Games), Hunziker Soccer Field, Historic Downtown, Octagon Center for the Arts

Verified reviews of Spark by Hilton Ames

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Great Stay!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Hotel was very clean and quiet and the staff was amazing.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu May 15 to Fri May 16 2025 at a $125.99 average nightly rate.
"Good Okay"
Overall score3.0/ 5
It is a very quiet hotel. The staff is great! Very helpful. The pool area is great for kids, especially the 6" for the kids. The bathroom floor in our room #115 is a mess. The breakfast is not good. The bagels were hard. There was no way to cut them. The Bananas were rotten. It looks very cheap. You can tell they were yesterday's left overs. You should keep the packaging on the muffins. Have a microwave so that we can heat the muffins. Again, the hotel is good. But a few things made it so we will not return.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 room(s)), from US flag
10-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 08 to Sun Mar 09 2025 at a $96.99 average nightly rate.
"Awesome!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Totally excellent front desk gals and nice room.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Nov-2024 Verified review, stayed from Mon Nov 11 to Fri Nov 15 2024 at a $76.99 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 276 guest reviews

Property description

Welcome to the new Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU! Our hotel is located off of Hwy 30 at exit 146 with convenient access from I-35. We are the newest full service hotel in Ames offering guests the comforts of home as well as the convenience of being close to many local attractions. Corporate and government offices are nearby, such as: ISU Research Park, Iowa DOT Headquarters, USDA, Syngenta, 3M, Danfoss, CNH, Garst Seeds, Becker Underwood, Iowa Cattleman''s Association and EDS. Energize your day in our fitness center or relax in our beautiful indoor heated pool and wading pool. Our hotel features the Bistro 1864 for breakfast and dinner with a full service bar. Come in, relax, and unwind with a great meal and cocktail, or dine in the privacy of your room.Our hotel offers 75 beautifully appointed guestrooms to meet your individual needs and our spacious meeting rooms can accommodate any event for 10 to 350 people.Whether traveling for business or leisure, our extra friendly staff will make your stay away from home a pleasant and memorable experience. We look forward to seeing you soon at the Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center!

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 3:00pm
Year of last renovation: 2018
Floors: 3
Rooms: 75
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 75
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 6
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 4 View spaces
Meeting space: 9052 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 325 people
Dist. to food/bars: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.5 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30am Dinner: 4:30pm-10:30pm
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Indoor pool: 8:00am-10:00pm
Ownership: Inland Pacific Hotels
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual: 24 hours prior to arrivalGroups: 48 hours prior to arrival
Nightly parking: 0
Total taxes: 12.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby facilities in room
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Ames Municipal Airport 1 mileDes Moines Int'l Airport 30 milesNo shuttles available

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

Weekdays: 6:30am-10:30amWeekends: 6:30am-11:00am

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
$25 pet fee

Parking information

No charge for parking.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi

About Hilton Hotels and Resorts

  • Bed & Breakfast Packages for two at select locations
  • Have serenity beds made by Serta and Peter Thomas Roth hair & skincare bath amenities
  • Pre-arrival planning services
  • Pet Friendly Program

The Hilton Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Ames Conference Center Isu, Radisson Hotel Ames & Conference Center at Isu

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Spark by Hilton Ames

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Spark by Hilton Ames.

Feel free to use the Spark by Hilton Ames meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Ames event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Ballroom 49 x 94 x 11 4530--/296200231--------/--450325--
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Ballroom

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
4530 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
49 x 94 x 11 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Heartland 47 x 49 x 11 2254160/--801175445----/--220----
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Heartland

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
2254 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
47 x 49 x 11 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Woodland 21 x 45 x 11 94956/--25512421----/--100----
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Woodland

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
949 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
21 x 45 x 11 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Inland 27 x 49 x 11 1310104/--40514234----/--161----
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Inland

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1310 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
27 x 49 x 11 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Spark by Hilton Ames

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 3:00pm 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 Spark by Hilton Ames have?

There are 75 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Weekdays: 6:30am-10:30amWeekends: 6:30am-11:00am

What parking is available at Spark by Hilton Ames?

No charge for parking.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Can I get a AAA rate at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor pool: 8:00am-10:00pm.

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