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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$122
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 hot 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 hot 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.

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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 865 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1219 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jody, New York

Disliked: Amenities
Bathroom door kept getting stuck. Bartender was pathetically awful and so so sooooo slow. Did not prioritize guests over making himself “look cool.” Had to ask to have martini remade as it was the worst I’ve ever had…this was for all 3 of us that ordered them. None of us drank them. Breakfast bland, flavorless and cold. Waffle machine didn’t work. No hot water for hot tea. Waitress didn’t take our dirty plates away when we finished eating. Not worth the $300+ a night we paid to stay there. Stay anywhere else but here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is great. My experience with Expedia was awful. I had booked a previous reservation at the same property for Oct 4. We had to cancel, and did so directly with the property. I was never refunded, and the wrong reservation was canceled. FIX YOUR COMMUNICATION WITH THE PROPERTIES!!! This is an Expedia problem. I will no longer use Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay Close to Iowa St and you can walk to a football at Jack Trice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and accommodating!! Very clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Omaha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast buffet for one person.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was average and seemed overdone with some items like the biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

barb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here. Clean, quiet and safe. Updated room and comfy beds and pillows made for the perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best places I stayed on a 38 day road trip! My family stayed on the 6th floor so we appreciated the working elevators when hauling our suitcases in after a long day of travel. We appreciated the late check in and the noon checkout time. The beds were super comfortable and the double headed shower was nice because you could adjust to what you preferred (rain type versus side mounted). The provided shampoo, conditioner and body wash smelled amazing and worked great on my thick hair - usually provided stuff I react to but I didn’t to these. The complimentary all you can eat hot and cold buffer breakfast (Expedia silver perk) was fabulous! There were biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, waffle maker, oatmeal with various toppings, fresh fruit, juices, assorted pastries and more. I highly recommend staying here if you get the opportunity. The staff are super welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and accommodating, will be staying again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was great. The room was very nice with a micro and a fridge. It was very clean. The pool and hot tub were both very clean as well. Parking was easy and about a mile from Iowa state university. The breakfast was buffet on the weekend and order from the menu on weekdays. We had the order from the meu and it was very good. Water, coffee and fruit available in the morning too. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great, clean & comfortable, excellent staff. Little things though. Door to bathroom is fancy, but no privacy with 1" gap around door. No condensation in bathroom with shower, but water doesn't really get that hot. Plenty warm though. Breakfast buffet quality is not much different than any free hot hotel breakfast but costs over $17. Without the breakfast the hotel is still great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jules

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close and convenient to ISU
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025