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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Indoor pool
Front of property
Outdoor wedding area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Reiman Gardens
    20 min walk
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    2 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium
    3 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3-star Ames hotel connected to the convention center, close to Reiman Gardens
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University has designated areas for smoking.

The IowaStater - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The IowaStater

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (20,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gateway Ames
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Ames
Hotel Gateway
Gateway Hotel Conference Center
Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary Robin

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff ! Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we checked in they said we were on the 5th floor, followed by “is that ok?” Usually I like higher floors so I said great. 7:15 am the next morning I hear someone hammering. I layed there trying to ignore it and go back to sleep but the noise was too loud . I called down to the front desk, explained what I was hearing and asked if they could hold off hammering until later. Her response was “no. I am sorry but we are having our roof repaired so I can’t tell them to stop.” I can understand needing repairs, but it is unacceptable to not warn me that it would be going on right over my room at 7am before giving me my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

miroslaw

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room-very modern and well appointed. Staff was cheerful and helpful. Would definitely stay again when in Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven, EL CENTRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Convenient for Iowa State Wilson Hall dorm. Preferred the weekend buffet breakfast over the menu as we walked out on Monday due to long wait to be seated and then told 20 more minutes for food delivery and food on Tuesday came with overcooked potatoes and burned toast. Had a leak from the room above into our shower about 1230 am on Monday morning but desk was very responsive and gave us additional passes for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great service room was clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, New Lenox

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how new the room was. I didn't care for the bar area. it seemed old but service was ok. the bartender had to leave early so it wasn't the staff's fault, and they had to close a bit early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Our room was super clean, probably the cleanest I've ever experienced. Our room was also had updated features and simply felt comfortable. The hotel is dog friendly so we had a dog friendly room. Our room didn't feel like it had other dogs present either because very few visited prior to us or the staff are just super diligent with cleaning. The hotel and surrounding areas were clean and quiet. Other than the lady who checked us in, the staff were friendly and kind. Cons: The lady who checked us in was not warm, welcoming or friendly. She wasn't mean or unkind but her body language, facial expressions and lack of conversation made it seem like we were an inconvenience. Not at all what I expect from any customer service representative. The hotel bar-restaurant stopped serving food at 8PM which was a major bummer. This is a conference center so I assumed many people stay for business related reasons which means long days and late nights. I'd expect and hope for food until at least 10PM. DoorDash is available if you have that app so I utilized that option otherwise you have to drive a little bit to get food. We didn't use the pool but it looked basic yet clean. Overall, we would return and just adjust a few things to fit our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have recently upgraded the rooms, noticeable improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dwipen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We stay in Gateway most of time when we go to ISU for our son but this time there were 2 terrible issues this time: 1. The aircon in the room was not cooling properly and it was producing very bad motor sound and noise and we couldn’t sleep till 3am because of that. 2. Even when we have put D Not Disturb sign outside door hanging but at 10:15am one of your staff knocked the door asking when will we leave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. Customer service is good. I love the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor in their new glass enclosed showers are extremely slippery. It’s a polished stone that when wet and soapy is like standing on ice. I had to put a towel down in the shower on the floor to keep from falling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite Hotel
Love this hotel! Very friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms. Pool, hot tub and sauna are always clean and fun. Great restaurant inside as well, friendly people and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. Always have a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024