Hotels in Ames, Iowa
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"We had a good stay. The beds were comfy and we had good pillows. Our room was very clean."
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
110 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Hotel was great...very clean, comfortable, nice lobby area for TV, coffee, onsite restaurant & bar, nicely landscaped exterior with outside seating areas, very friendly service at front desk/restaurant/housekeeping. Room was very comfortable. Did not get to check out the workout area as the we..."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
31 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"My family stayed here and had a nice stay overall. Our room was right by the pool so a little noisey. The breakfast area was very nice. "
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
30 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Check in was great. Staff very nice. My go to hotel when in the Ames area."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
30 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"In Ames for busines, Friday and Saturday. So, only over night stay at the GrandStay. Never stayed at a GrandStay before and was pleasantly surprised. When checking in the front desk said we have you in a one bedroom. I thought to myself, aren't all hotel rooms one bedroom. But this place was a..."
M, Sep 2016, US
28 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"I had a good stay, staff was polite, room clean, slept good. I will stay there again."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
20 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"I kept my expectations low because of the price, but was pleasantly surprised. rooms were clean and nice, though small. For the price I paid, I would definitely stay there again."
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
20 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"I stayed there for about 3 nights and it was very quiet and relaxing. The location was 3 miles away from the main street. I used to go to the main street from the hotel because that street reminded me of the Austin,TX 6th street. Musics can be heard from clubs, foods, bars and pool halls were gre..."
A Traveller, Jul 2016, US
16 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"This hotel was very nice the entire time I was there. They had good wifi for my needs. The hotel was also very clean. "
B, Sep 2016, US
13 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"I am a former flight attendant that has stayed at many different hotels 2-5 stars . I have stayed here four times going back and forth picking up my son from College. Usually with my husband but most recently alone . I felt safe, my car was safe , and the room was clean . By the third stay they a..."
A Traveller, Dec 2015, US
Best hotels in Ames
Ames overview
Ames is a budget-friendly place distinct for its sports and known for its college atmosphere and shops. You'll enjoy the ample coffee and bar options, along with outdoor areas for running and walking. Families can spend some quality time at Center Grove Orchard and Iowa Arboretum. Head to Octagon Center for the Arts and Hilton Coliseum to make some memories. A family- and business-friendly area, Ames also has something for everyone.Where to stay in Ames
Featuring accommodation choices that can meet everyone's needs, Ames is the place to go. There are 46 hotels in the Ames area, some with discounts of up to 20%.- • 14 2-star hotels with an average price of $60 per night
- • 30 3-star hotels with an average price of $76 per night
Here are the top hotels based on 3975 user reviews of Ames hotels:
- • Iowa House (Ames)
- • Sleep Inn & Suites (Ames)
- • Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites (Ames)
- • Gateway Hotel and Conference Center (Ames)
- • GrandStay Hotel & Suites (Ames)
How to get to Ames
Fly in to Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.), 33.9 mi (54.6 km) from downtown Ames.What to see around Ames
Outdoor activities are on hand like football and running along with attractions such as:- • Hilton Coliseum
- • Jack Trice Stadium
- • Center Grove Orchard
- • Iowa Arboretum
- • Octagon Center for the Arts
- • Brunnier Art Museum
- • Iowa State Center
- • Stephens Auditorium
- • Reiman Gardens
When to visit Ames
Wondering when's the best time to visit? Here are seasonal norms to help you plan your trip:Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 56°F day, 11°F night
- • April-June: 85°F day, 33°F night
- • July-September: 85°F day, 47°F night
- • October-December: 71°F day, 12°F night
- • January-March: 3.7 inches
- • April-June: 13.5 inches
- • July-September: 12.9 inches
- • October-December: 5.8 inches
