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Location.
Super 8 Ames is close to Octagon Center for the Arts, Jack Trice Stadium, and Hilton Coliseum. Also nearby are Reiman Gardens and Brunnier Art Museum.
Hotel Features.
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. In addition to complimentary newspapers in the lobby and RV/bus/truck parking, Super 8 Ames features air conditioning in public areas. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas.
Guestrooms.
The 60 air-conditioned guestrooms at Super 8 Ames include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Televisions are equipped with cable channels. All accommodations provide desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
Crabby front desk person and a very tired building but that's what you get at Super, Is In Your Dreams8.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by Super 8 Ames We appologize that you had a not so super experience with our front desk staff person being crabby and will address that with him/her at our next meeting. We are always striving to improve the condition of the building are in the process of updating it. Please look for these new changes on your next visit! Thanks for taking time to write a review of our hotel.
"Disappointed"
I try to stay away from the discount side of the motel/hotel world but on this trip I had no choice. We were in Ames for graduation and had tried to make reservations before Christmas. Alas there were only the most expensive hotels and cheapest motels with any vacancies. So... I went cheap, a big mistake. But to my defense all the prices were almost […] double because of it being graduation weekend and most of them had requirements of a 2 day stay. This motel was smelled like mildew and cigarettes. The carpets were so dirty that when I walked around in my white athletic socks for awhile it turned them black. I was disgusted. Needless to say I did not walk in the room barefooted. The shower was hot but the water pressure was so low it was very difficult to rinse off. The toilet would not stop running. The curtains would not close. The HVAC was either all the way on or off. The breakfast was gross. Stale, tasteless, and unappetizing. I will never stay in a bargain motel again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by Super 8 Ames we are very sorry to hear that your stay was anything less than satisfactory. We are constantly striving to improve our hotel and are in the process of getting all of the carpets steam cleaned and shampooed as well as installing more air fresheners in the halls and rooms. We apologize that the water pressure was low and we are working to improve that immediately. I am not sure why the toilet would have kept running or the curtains would not close all the way but we are looking into those issues as well as the hvac not working properly. As for the breakfast we strive to keep it fresh and up to date. Everything is placed out every morning fresh from the refrigerator or freezer depending on the item. We hope you give us another chance to meet your needs and sincerely thank you for taking time to write a review.
"Avoid if Possible"
paper thin walls mean you'll hear everything in the hallway and in the parking lot. Doors that need a good nudge to latch are an added bonus.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by Super 8 Ames We are sorry to hear that your stay was anything less than satisfactory. We are working quickly to address the issues you brought to our attention. Thank you for your review.
Room appeared clean until we pulled back the sheets and saw something smeared on the box springs. Sheets appeared clean but stained as well as towels. Loud pounding noise at 5 in the morning. Asked front desk and they said nothing even though police were there earlier because of the disturbance. Breakfast was scant but area was clean. Overall appearance […] was ok. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Do NOT stay here!"
I would strongly urge you to NOT stay at this hotel. It is located in very close proximity to several other hotels that would be a much better choice. It is extremely outdated and the cleanliness of the room is sketchy at best. There are virtually no amenities at this hotel, but if you're in a bind and simply need a bed to sleep in--it will do the trick. […] I was on a pretty tight budget when I stayed there and booked the room through Hotels.com. Upon arrival, in spite of the fact that I had already paid Hotels.com via phone, I was charged AGAIN by the Super 8. I am STILL waiting for this to be remedied. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Would not recommend"
The hotel smelled of old cigerette smoke. The bed was so uncomfortable and only 2 pillows on the queen bed and they were as flat as a pancake. Would not recommend this hotel and will not plan to stay there again. Also no wifi. It is 2013 every hotel has wifi.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"False rate"
I was not please with the rate of this hotel being 3.5 more like a 2.0. I felt I pd for 3.5 and got a 2.0 rate.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Won't Return"
Overall experience was not good. Rooms were below average in every way. I will be staying somewhere else next time I visit Ames.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Needed a cheap hotel - that's what I got."
I needed a cheap place to sleep for one night. The hotel fit the bill for that. It was cheap, and I slept. That being said, I would never recommend this hotel for a vacation or any occasion where you're looking for more than simple, cheap convenience. The first room they sent me to hadn't been cleaned when I checked in at 10:00 PM. The man at the front […] desk didn't seem too surprised. The beds weren't very comfortable, and there was a lot of noise coming from the hallway. The window air conditioning unit was very loud. I guess I got what I paid for. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
There was a football team staying at the same time we were. They were up very early Saturday morning and were very loud!! i had requested a refrigerator and didn't get one. The was a burn mark on the blanket of our bed also. We won't be staying here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Won't stay again"
The TV only got about 6 channels even though there was a list of over 30 on the desk. We stayed 2 nights and the bathroom was not cleaned. Dirty towels were left and the floor and tub were not cleaned. Our room was near the back entrance so when we returned at midnight we assumed we would need to use our key card. Nope, the door was unlocked! I know […] it is an inexpensive hotel, but there are others in the same price range that I have stayed in with better satisfaction. Even my husband thought the guy at the reception desk was creepy. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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"Should be $40 per night."
We had a 1st floor room and it smelled damp and musty. No fridge. No microwave. However pets are allowed, and we had our two small dogs with us.Genuine Expedia guest review
The room had bad smellGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Will spend a few bucks more for a better sleep"
Smoke free room, but I could still detect smoke scents. The toilet seat was very loose (I fixed that myself). The bed wasn't very comfortable at all. Hardly any stuffing in the pillows. The room was very basic, but seemed to be cleanGenuine Expedia guest review
Hated it!!!!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not Happy"
Unclean, very smelly, the bathroom was not very clean. The hotel had a greasy feel to it. The kitchenette was clean and the coffee was good.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Cheap, but lacking."
While the price was cheap, a nice hotel and a feeling of security would have definitely been worth twenty more dollars to stay next door.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Will Not Stay Here Again"
I asked for a quiet room but had a bunch of guys placed right across the hallway late at night who partied loudly. In the AM, one of the maids brought her children with who went in and out of the room next to me, slamming the heavy door loudly every time. The the small child whined & cried loudly by our door until I went out in my PJs and put the Do […] Not Disturb sign on the door. It was ridiculous, especially when I had specified I was a light sleeper and would appreciate a quiet room. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Not impressed..."
Less than enthusiastic welcome from 'greeter', if you can call her that. We interrupted a personal phone call and it was obvious we were an "intrusion". I returned to the desk a few minutes after going to the room. We were hoping to have a DVD player to watch a movie and when I returned to front desk, she was yelling into the phone...she had resumed […] that personal phone call. No DVD player available unless we were in a first floor room...and none were available. Breakfast was appreciated...but the trash can was overflowing so people were just putting garbage on the floor. The desk attendant acted quite disinterested in addressing that issue. It would appear that hospitality training is lacking at this location. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Phil"
It was a non-smoking room but the smoke from the room above came down through the bathroom vent. Had to keep BR door closed to keep smell out. Fan on wall heater was noisy and came on and off all the time. The building was noisy and the breakfast bar had almost nothing eatable.Genuine Expedia guest review
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"okay compared with the other hotel in area"
it was okay.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Noisy"
The refrigerator in our room made a loud knocking sound, we had to unplug it in order to sleep. The door to the room wouldn't close slowly-always slammed shut.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Super 8 - Not so super in Ames..."
Spring for the extra money and check into a nicer place. It works for a cheap place to stay, but in hindsight, I would have paid more for a different location the price and had a cleaner/newer room with some amenities. The Super 8, is a basic (down and dirty) place to sleep. There really aren't any 'bad' parts of town and it's easily accessible from […] the interstate. The one big plus for the hotel is that it shares it's parking lot with a good Mexican restaurant, but there are other hotels in the immediate vicinity which are nicer...for not much more. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"SORRY, BUT EVERY HOTEL IN SIGHT OF THIS ONE IS A BETTER BET!"
Could not get an extra pillow. The room smelled bad. If I turned off the AC so I could listen to music, write, think or watch some tv, the smell would overpower me. The shower head was at the height of my chest. I am not tall. Leaning over to get my hair wet was just ridiculous. So poorly planned! Breakfast! A Joke. Not close to downtown. Best Western […] and Holiday Inn much better located and look a far sight better than this dump. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
The facilities are minimal, perhaps OK for spending one night at a reasonable rate. The breakfast (included in the rate) was comparatively better than what I expected. My only complaint: the only room left for us was a smoking room when we were expecting to get a non-smoking room. The front desk person was helpful during check-in.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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