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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3 out of 5
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
  • 4 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,222 reviews)
This is my favorite place to stay in Ames! I’ve never been disappointed. The staff is great- hotel is clean and the beds are comfortable. If you’re staying in the area: highly recommend!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2500 University Blvd. Ames IA
  • 4 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Breakfast was okay, but not great. The eggs I think would do better as scrambled. The biscuits and gravy were great though. Everything else was great about the stay, and I will look to get another room if I need to stay overnight in Ames again.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.5 out of 5
603 South 16th Street Ames IA
  • 28 min walk from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
It’s very clean hotel. Continental breakfast is adequate. Staff is very friendly. The only problem we have is our car deactivated every day and we were there for three days.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

2.5 out of 5
2507 SE 16th St. Ames IA
  • 6 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel was clean and very nice. We slept through breakfast because it was only from 6am-8am. We wanted to go to the pancake house next door but there was a 20 minute wait and needed to get going in about an hour so ended up getting drive-through. Loved the hot tub gets, but the chlorine was so ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2.5 out of 5
1810 SE 16TH STREET Ames IA
  • 5 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (554 reviews)
Very comfortable stay! Nice bed and and spacious bathroom

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2.5 out of 5
2605 Se 16th St Ames IA
  • 5 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1606 S Kellogg Ave Ames IA
  • 4 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Front desk guy is so pleasant and accommodating. He knows I work nights so tried to place me in rooms that don’t have occupants nearby. That alone is extremely appreciated. The rooms here have always been spotless. I’ve stayed here several occasions for work and have never been disappointed. Excellent ...

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.5 out of 5
1310 Dickinson Avenue Ames IA
  • 24 min walk from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was excellent. Friendly, helpful. Even came up late at night to fix the TV. Bed is very comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

3 out of 5
2609 University Blvd Ames IA
  • 5 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Merci

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Spark by Hilton Ames
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

2.5 out of 5
2601 E 13th St Ames IA
  • 5 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Octagon Center for the Arts and Main ...
6.8/10 (464 reviews)
Room was very clean and smelled good. Service was very friendly. Real butter was available with toast at breakfast. Heating unit had a "fan always on" mode, which is great.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

3 out of 5
2125 Isaac Newton Dr Ames IA
  • 5 min drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Country Gables Park and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Spacious, clean room. Friendly staff. Quiet and comfortable. Great for a big family.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3 out of 5
1325 Dickinson Ave Ames IA
  • 22 min walk from Iowa State University
Stay at this hotel in Ames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (846 reviews)
Everything was very nice. Staff was friendly

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Ames
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