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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 103 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.

    From $95.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 501 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.

    From $140.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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

    From $67.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Located within 4.2 miles of Iowa State Center and 5.8 miles of Jack Trice Stadium, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames by IHG has rooms in Ames.

    From $118.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

    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.

    From $97.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Located within 31 miles of Iowa State Capitol Building and 3.1 miles of Jack Trice Stadium, Hampton Inn and Suites Ames, IA provides rooms in Ames.

    From $139.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews

    MICROTEL Inn and Suites - Ames is offering accommodations in Ames. With a garden, the 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    From $87.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodations, Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames is located in Ames, 31 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building and 3.9 miles from Jack Trice Stadium.

    From $104.16 per night

Hotels located in the center of Ames

  • Crane Haven - Walk to CyRide Games & Grill is located in Ames, just 2.9 miles from Iowa State Center and 2.9 miles from Jack Trice Stadium.

    From $343.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 92 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.

    From $101.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

    Located just off I-35, Sonesta Essential Ames is only 3.5 miles from Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium, and 35 miles from Des Moines International Airport, making it the perfect base for...

    From $77.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Baymont by Wyndham Ames is located in Ames, within 31 miles of Iowa State Capitol Building and 3.3 miles of Jack Trice Stadium.

    From $74.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews

    AmericInn by Wyndham Ames is located in Ames, within 31 miles of Iowa State Capitol Building and 3.3 miles of Jack Trice Stadium.

    From $100.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews

    Located in Ames, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From $103.77 per night
  • Econo Lodge

    Hotel in Ames
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

    The Econo Lodge hotel is less than five miles from Iowa State University.

    From $87.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Parkside Getaway- Spacious Six Bedroom Home for Families & Friends is a recently renovated vacation home in Ames where guests can make the most of the garden and shared lounge.

Budget hotels in Ames and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    Located in Ames and with Iowa State Center reachable within 3 miles, Hilton Garden Inn Ames has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    From $124.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Hometown Haven- 3 bedroom, Large Yard, Firepit is located in Ames, just 2.1 miles from Jack Trice Stadium and 2.1 miles from Iowa State Center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Spacious 2BR Suite Plus Patio Near Iowa State offers accommodations in Ames, a 15-minute walk from Jack Trice Stadium and one mile from Iowa State Center.

  • Just a 15-minute walk from Jack Trice Stadium and one mile from Iowa State Center, Modern Stay Near Jack Trice Stadium - Walk to ISU features accommodations in Ames with a fitness center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment, Cottage by the park offers accommodations in Ames. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Onsite coffee bar just mins to Jack Thrice Stadium offers accommodations in Ames, 2.4 miles from Iowa State Center and 3.1 miles from Jack Trice Stadium.

  • 4 mi to Jack Thrice Stadium + amenities offers accommodations in Ames, 2.5 miles from Iowa State Center and 3.1 miles from Jack Trice Stadium.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    4 mi to Jack Thrice Stadium + hot tub is located in Ames, just 2.5 miles from Iowa State Center and 3.1 miles from Jack Trice Stadium.

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What Guests Said About Ames:

  • 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.
    Guest review by
    David
    United States
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Delvin
    United States
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    David
    United States
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Pranav
    United States
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Brian
    United States
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Emma

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
    The staff! There are not enough words to describe their hearts, generosity, kindness, and smiles. Every single one of them that work at this location deserve a raise because they are making that hotel have the rating it does!
    Guest review by
    ASHLEY
    United States
  • From $77.28 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
    I have to separate the facility itself from the situation I run in. The hotel itself is not bad, you get what you pay for. Nothing special and not a disaster, ok for a short stay.
    Guest review by
    Maris
    Latvia
  • From $89.25 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
    Everything was perfect, the room was big, clean, big bathroom, towels. We enjoyed staying there and will choose this hotel in the future
    Guest review by
    Onoh
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
    Spacious, in the perfect location to reach both Ames city centre and Boone Expo quickly, with everything you can need at your disposal.
    Guest review by
    michela
    Australia
  • From $168 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
    The breakfast was great. The other guests were very nice. We enjoy staying at the Iowa House whenever we are in Ames.
    Guest review by
    Rllen
    United States