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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, large wall clock, and decorative wall piece.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a chair.
Relax in this cozy space with a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator, plus a comfortable sofa and ottoman for unwinding.
Guests can dine in comfort with tables and chairs arranged for a pleasant meal.
Relax in a classic room with two armchairs, a glass table, and a large mirror.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 8.43 Ping (28 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 8.43 Ping (28 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
At Econo Lodge Ames, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Econo Lodge Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12, Ames Dog Park, and Main Street Cultural District. Octagon Center for the Arts and Country Gables Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 754 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 754 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 754 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 754 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 754 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J

Nice affordable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint i have is the breakfast was cold. Biscuits and gravy were cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is old and needs some updating but I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. They knew the places to go to eat. The rooms were big and clean, the bed was very comfortable, and everything in the rooms like the refrigerator & shower worked well. It was an excellent price. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Kinda old facilities but worked for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not as pictured. Needs a lot of updating. Our room had broken door and the fire alarm was missing from the ceiling with the cords hanging down. Do not recommend. Have stayed at nicer places for less than I paid to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

awesome king size bed

one of the best motel beds I have slept in in a long time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is a little older but you can see where they are trying to update. The property was clean and for the price it was very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNA

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were so kind and welcoming upon check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to eating establishments, solid breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I stay in Ames for work and I’ll definitely be using them again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The bathroom was on bad condition
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check-out, great value for price. Very quiet even though it's right next to busy Rte 30

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is in a good location in relation to main roads.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable, room was clean and the hotel was quiet. The continental breakfast was better than I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

KeoOudom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checking in alot of restaurant and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelling pot frim room across seeing staff going in anf out of that room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very clean. Friendly service. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

art

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Valery

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, not my go to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just an average motel
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

The gal that checks me in is always good about getting me into my favorite room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024