Econo Lodge Ames

Travelers enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel their day before diving into productivity or leisure at this convenient hotel near Iowa State University

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February 2026

March 2026

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds - Econo Lodge Ames (Ames)

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds - Econo Lodge Ames (Ames)

Econo Lodge Ames offers a full breakfast to start the day right. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, use the business center, or handle laundry on-site. Meeting rooms accommodate groups, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

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Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Room options

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2 beds

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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

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

290 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

290 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ames is home to Econo Lodge Ames. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilson Farm Prairie and Christiansen Forest Reserve, while Brunnier Art Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum. Visit our Ames travel guide

2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

Main Street Cultural District
5 min drive - 5.2 km
Iowa State University
6 min drive - 9.1 km
Reiman Gardens
6 min drive - 7.7 km
Ames Dog Park
3 min drive - 3.2 km
Jack Trice Stadium
6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
49 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-fil-A
5 min drive
The Mucky Duck Pub
4 min drive
Wendy's
5 min drive
Panera Bread
5 min drive
Hickory Park
3 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
A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
Meeting rooms

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

NT$2,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 4 - Feb 5

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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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Amar

2026/1/7

Need to improve the housekeeping and environment surrounding. Very good and strategic location in Ames. Very friendly!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

2024/9/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

2025/9/8

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff. Not super clean. Wouldn’t stay unless had to.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNA

2024/10/7

Liked: Staff & service

The staff were so kind and welcoming upon check in.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

2024/12/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a great stay. No issues and great staff.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

2025/6/4

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

8/10 Good

Diane

2025/10/1

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

Management was friendly recognized me by name and readily responded to any requests or concerns. The property did need some updates. First night stay was very full so room I was in had major water damage that had yet to be repaired and room updates. They needed to come update the cable box so TV could be watched

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

2024/8/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

2025/5/24

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

Good with the bad.

The hotel and staff were fine. The bus load of people staying there were slobs, annoying and breakfast "grab-it-all" idiots.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

2025/3/31

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

2024/8/4

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

2024/7/20

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey

2024/2/5

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

6/10 Okay

Sandy

2025/2/23

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

It did its job as a place to lay our head for the night. Ut don't expect any frills. Building is old and clearly needs some TLC, but our room was clean and staff were pleasant.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

2024/8/14

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

breakfast wasn't great,there is no elevator and the refrigerator in the room needed to be defrosted. It was a clean, inexpensive, safe place for my daughter to stay for a week in between apartments. It's not upscale, it gets the job done. We are very happy with it

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

2024/6/21

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

This was a nice stay. The owners were very friendly. The breakfast was lacking and the broken pool was a bummer but they explained the situation and I understood. I hope they continue to build their staff and keep their customer service.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian L

2024/8/17

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

Positive Changes Under New Management

This location has recently changed management and positive changes are being made. The rooms now have laminate vinyl floors and many of the bathrooms have been upgraded. The curtains in the rooms and the carpet in the hallway are very dated but reportedly will be replaced soon. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast area is well maintained. It is still a basic, economy hotel but the new management is working hard to improve the guest experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda

2024/7/21

Liked: Staff & service

Comfort of bed not good and beding poor, water leak in room and quality of carpet in hallway and entry and exit doors not locked. The staff was wonderful and understand they are in process of updating.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

2024/7/15

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The hotel itself wasn’t the cleanest, but certainly not dirty to a concerning point. Some funky smells and mysterious stains going through the hallway, but very forgivable. Our room itself was much more clean, updated, and cared for. Some spots here and there, but the mattress and sheets were spot-free. You definitely get a clean nights sleep for your money! All the staff were amazing, helpful, and friendly. Hardly any freeway noise at all, despite being right next to the connector! We were a little concerned about the amount of restaurant options in Ames and were delighted with the number of options just a few minutes away from the hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

2023/8/3

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We had 3 doubles for 3 nights. The crew got eaten up. Y bed bugs and left in the middle of the first night. Since I had prepaid - I was out the cost for the 3 nights 3 rooms each. I would be careful here. The staff was nice. Hotel is bad shape. This is my first negative review. We use alot of hotels for our crews.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Janet

2024/8/20

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Walls in room needed to be painted. There was only one chair. The comforter was faded and looked old. There were no tissues. The one positive was the bed was very comfortable. The hall carpets were dingy and looked dirty. The breakfast room was clean but not well stocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

2024/8/23

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The service was nice. The front desk staff was very friendly. Our room was decent. There is no elevator which was a bummer because I had to haul our luggage and a baby up the stairs. The property was a bit messy. I don't know if they are in the middle of remodeling some of the areas or what. There was a bunch of chairs just sitting outside the front door. Breakfast was in the lobby because the breakfast room was being painted. The ice machine didn't work, and didn't look like it had worked for a while. Half the vending machines were empty that I saw. The room was clean. It was a little noisy though by the highway.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

2024/9/15

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We got what we paid for. The beds were comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by the continental breakfast options and seating area. When we needed extra soaps, the staff were accommodating. Unfortunately, the room could’ve been better. The paint was peeled off of a portion of the ceiling, the walls had some stains, the smoke detector was fastened to the ceiling with black tape, the bathroom shower/sink were not cleaned and the sheets, though smelled clean, had what appeared to be a blood stain. I think there could’ve mainly been improvements in regard to cleanliness. The kids enjoyed the pool and it was clean but the pool room was VERY hot. Though there is needed room for improvement, after speaking with the staff, it does seem like, with the new management takeover, they are heading in the right direction, changes are being made and have been very open to feedback.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024