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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Main Street Cultural District
    4 min drive
  • Octagon Center for the Arts
    4 min drive
  • Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant and Grill
    3 min walk
  • Arby's
    3 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1000)
The price is $69
per night
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel

Ames hotel with indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides 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. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Ames
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Express Ames Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 368 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LeAnne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit rundown, needs some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Comfortable room, friendly help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dakota was very professional and helpful. He called me when my room was ready and I was able to check in early. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfy and the people are so kind. Breakfast was delicious and Larry was so helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Cailee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here for one night traveling through Iowa back home. Easy access right off 35 and right next to gas station. Super clean and nice facilities. Small pool, but clean. Great breakfast options. Comfy beds. Ames was a nice town with lots of food options. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tera

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly

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

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rommel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility especially the room and the breakfast area. Breakfast is neatly prepared and tastes great. Highly recommended hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was strong pressure. Breakfast as delicious. Would definitely stay again and I recommend this hotel. Staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024