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A building with arched windows and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A steel bridge with a walkway and railings, surrounded by greenery.

A road with a green highway sign indicating distances to Alleman, Ankeny, and Des Moines.

A tunnel with blue neon lights forming geometric patterns.

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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property

Ames

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,391 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,391 reviews)

"It was a pleasant experience staying with the friendly staff."

"It was a pleasant experience staying with the friendly staff."

Japan

Katsuya

The price is NT$3,115

NT$3,115

NT$3,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a wall-mounted TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden staircase, and a dining area with wooden tables and chairs.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(1,004 reviews)

"We will stay here again!"

"We will stay here again!"

United States

Jonathan

The price is NT$2,053

NT$2,053

NT$2,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

3. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

Ames

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,003 reviews)

"Good breakfast"

"Good breakfast"

United States

Mandy

The price is NT$3,005

NT$3,005

NT$3,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.

A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

4. Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (139 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(139 reviews)

"Awesome staff and great rooms"

"Awesome staff and great rooms"

United States

Michaella

The price is NT$2,838

NT$2,838

NT$3,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Spark by Hilton Ames

5. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(1,004 reviews)

"Very pleasant stay."

"Very pleasant stay."

United States

Douglas

The price is NT$2,429

NT$2,429

NT$2,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2.5 star property

Ames

7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(1,011 reviews)

"Stayed here for a visit to our son at ISU. Room was clean, staff was friendly and the breakfast was as expected. Would stay here again."

"Stayed here for a visit to our son at ISU. Room was clean, staff was friendly and the breakfast was as expected. Would stay here again."

United States

Brandy

The price is NT$2,462

NT$2,462

NT$2,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

7. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(1,001 reviews)

"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"

"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"

United States

Bertis

The price is NT$2,105

NT$2,105

NT$2,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Sonesta Essential Ames

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (901 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(901 reviews)

"Beautiful hotel! Very nice location, nicely updated and clean. Great morning breakfast. Highly recommend it."

"Beautiful hotel! Very nice location, nicely updated and clean. Great morning breakfast. Highly recommend it."

United States

Katherine

The price is NT$3,106

NT$3,106

NT$3,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.5 star property

Ames

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Clean, easy to check in, yummy breakfast, and right next to a gas station"

"Clean, easy to check in, yummy breakfast, and right next to a gas station"

United States

Melissa

The price is NT$2,678

NT$2,678

NT$3,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2.5 star property

Ames

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (655 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(655 reviews)

"Clean room, comfortable beds, bountiful breakfast."

"Clean room, comfortable beds, bountiful breakfast."

United States

Judith

The price is NT$3,212

NT$3,212

NT$3,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

11. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.5 star property

Ames

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,003 reviews)

"It was a clean hotel with a nice breakfast in the morning."

"It was a clean hotel with a nice breakfast in the morning."

United States

Rachelle

The price is NT$3,057

NT$3,057

NT$3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(90 reviews)

"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."

"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."

United States

Maddox

The price is NT$3,515

NT$3,515

NT$3,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows.

13. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

Ames

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(1,002 reviews)

"In town for national guard. Always a great place to stay"

"In town for national guard. Always a great place to stay"

United States

Deborah

The price is NT$3,109

NT$3,109

NT$3,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden walls, stone accents, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a microwave.

A restaurant with wooden walls and a green patterned floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

2.5 star property

Ames

7.0 out of 10, Good, (511 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(511 reviews)

"Staff was helpful"

"Staff was helpful"

United States

Alexis R

The price is NT$2,389

NT$2,389

NT$2,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

15. Iowa House

3.0 star property

Ames

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (884 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(884 reviews)

"Breakfast was amazing!"

"Breakfast was amazing!"

United States

Cody

The price is NT$3,781

NT$3,781

NT$4,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

2.5 star property

Ames

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (628 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(628 reviews)

"Great place to stay!"

"Great place to stay!"

United States

Michelle

The price is NT$3,125

NT$3,125

NT$3,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (335 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(335 reviews)

"Great location "

"Great location "

United States

Darci

The price is NT$3,355

NT$3,355

NT$3,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

18. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

3.0 star property

Ames

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(141 reviews)

"Amazing room and set up felt very comfortable"

"Amazing room and set up felt very comfortable"

United States

Victor

The price is NT$3,088

NT$3,088

NT$3,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a bench.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a bathtub.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a nightstand, and a wooden headboard.

19. Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

7.0 out of 10, Good, (974 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(974 reviews)

"Nice place to stay"

"Nice place to stay"

United States

Michelle

The price is NT$2,143

NT$2,143

NT$2,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and three wall-mounted pictures depicting outdoor scenes.

A reception area with a NexTap self-service kiosk, a reception desk, a computer, and a seating area with a plant.

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating the entrance.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

6.2 out of 10, (980 reviews)

6.2/10

(980 reviews)

"Room was comfortable and clean. Check in was easy and front desk staff very helpful and pleasant."

"Room was comfortable and clean. Check in was easy and front desk staff very helpful and pleasant."

United States

Karen

The price is NT$2,610

NT$2,610

NT$2,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

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Top Story County Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"good for the price"

Jo Ellen 1-night trip

Posted less than an hour ago

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"GREAT place to stay with several options for food within walking distance. Neighborhood was very safe to walk my pet around the block. Staff was outstanding!! Would 100% stay again!!"

Judi 1-night trip

Posted 2 hours ago

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable. Nice staff."

Deanne 7-night trip

Posted 3 hours ago

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet nice rooms breakfast in am"

Lucas 4-night trip

Posted 6 hours ago

Sonesta Essential Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

8/10 Good

"My room was relatively clean, but counters hadn’t been wiped between previous person and me. The rest of the room was fine…very soft pillows, comfortable bed, nice towels. Internet was sketchy, tv kept freezing. Staff was very friendly. They do sell some snacks and medications, grossly overpriced. But, convenience usually is."

Shelli 2-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Spark by Hilton Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent

"staff very friendly and helpful"

John 1-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff does not dress professionally, but don't let that fool you. They do a great job."

Virgil 5-night trip

Posted 4 days ago

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."

Edward 1-night trip

Posted 5 days ago

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

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