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#12 of 22 hotels in Ames
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See why so many travelers make Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames their hotel of choice when visiting Ames. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and Ames Fairfield Inn & Suites makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Fairfield Inn & Suites is near Iowa State University, just a short 2.5 miles. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the steakhouses, including Texas Roadhouse and Bufords Steak House & BBQ, all of which are a short distance from Ames Fairfield Inn. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular art gallery like Octagon Center for the Arts, which is a short distance from the hotel. At Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Ames.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Kids stay free
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
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Non-smoking hotel
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2137 Isaac Newton Dr SE 16th St, Ames, IA 50010-8216
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For this price point and class of hotel this one hit all the marks for me except one. The breakfast was very good, well stocked while we were eating with a decent variety of choices. Overall the hotel was very clean. My problem? This motel by far had the worst mattress I have slept on in a long time. Waaaay to soft for my liking. My butt went down, my feet went up, and being a side sleeper it was uncomfortable. I don't know if the mattress is supposed to be this way or was "broken down" in the middle. 2 very poor nights sleep. My wife agreed. We were in a double queen room and hindsight being 20/20 we should have tried the other bed to see if that was better. If you like super soft mattresses (and some people do) this hotel is for you. Other minor complaint, a pet peeve of mine, is mismatched light bulbs. Are you going to have daylight bulbs (brighter white) or soft white bulbs (yellowish white)? Not normally a big deal if in different fixtures, but they had them mismatched within the same fixture! Simply poor attention to details that would be super easy to correct or prevent when replacing bulbs. This lack of attention to details prevented me from giving this hotel 5 dots…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Easy on and off the interstate. Hotel is in an area with about 10 hotels. There are only 2 restaurants within walking distance. Good breakfast - lots of choices. Clean hotel. Small elevator. Nice staff. Indoor pool is small but looks adequate.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Deb Pratt, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 29 Apr 2022
Dear Mary, On behalf of the entire hotel team, I want to thank you for sharing about your stay with us at fairfield Inn & Suites. It is always encouraging to hear positive feedback, particularly when it comes from those who matter the most – you! Your feedback has been shared with my team, as a way of celebrating the great guest experiences we delivered. Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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Nice mid-priced hotel with everything you need with free breakfast (nothing special on the breakfast menu), and in-room amenities like a coffee maker, fridge (with freezer compartment) and microwave. There's a pool and exercise room. Plenty of handy parking. I find the wall of the hotel a bit thin - I can hear the next room's TV and talking. A couple frustrating things. They will provide daily room service and when I checked in they asked if I wanted daily service or not. I said no - I do not want my room serviced, and thus left things out in my room of value. When I came back someone had been in my room. I was not happy. There was no "do not disturb" sign in my room. Also the iron did not work properly - no steam and there was only one pant hanger in my room. Still an average place to stay.…
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Odd numbered rooms are furthest from the highway.
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Response from Deb Pratt, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 6 Apr 2022
Dear Kathy, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience while staying with us. Your experience of here at the Fairfield Inn & Suites is below our standard. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations. I have shared your feedback with the my team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place and reviewed to prevent issues like this from occurring in the future. I hope you choose to stay with us again when your travels bring you back to the area. Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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So, are you a traveling night shift worker? Do you want a hotel that is quiet, comfortable and friendly? I highly suggest this hotel. I LOVE this hotel. The beds are comfortable, the water is hot, the staff is friendly, the breakfast is hot and ready for you when you get off work AND the best part.... this hotel is quiet during the day so you can sleep for your night shift. I can not say enough about this hotel. I LOVE LOVE this hotel. 5 stars. 5 thumbs up.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: if you want a quiet room, ask for 3rd floors, AWAY from stairs and elevators.
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Our family booked 2 rooms at the Fairfield Inn and Suites over the Christmas holiday and we could not have been more pleased with our stay. The staff was very friendly, accommodating and professional. We met the manager prior to our stay and she gave us a complete tour and made certain that our stay went smoothly. After all, it was the holidays. We are so happy
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Venture824792, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 7 Jan 2020
Thank you for choosing the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames for your recent travels to Ames. Commitment to service and guest satisfaction is a main focus and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. The pride and dedication our hotel team takes in providing exceptional customer service to our valued guests speaks strongly to our company’s core values, “good service at a fair price.” Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback on the Guest Satisfaction Survey and we look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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Our room was the size of a shoebox. We have stayed at many less expensive properties that were more spacious and welcoming. The thermostat is located in the rather long hallway between the door and the living space (because you have to get past the elevator) so the room temperature didn’t satisfy the thermostat. The room was either hot and stuffy or cold enough to hang meat! The room entrance was RIGHT next to the elevator. The elevator was obviously added after construction and the elevator space was robbed from this guest room. The elevator is so tiny, 5 people have to crowd together to ride. The breakfast was very good, and the people there were nice. The things I complained about, I would put up with in a less expensive room. Just because it says Marriot on the front, value is not guaranteed.…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip: Don’t ask for a king.
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Response from FairfieldInnAmesGM, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 12 Aug 2019
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames and providing your honest feedback on the Guest Satisfaction Survey. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and we sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations. As a teachable moment, we have shared your feedback with the appropriate hotel team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place to prevent guest issues from occurring in the future. Once again, thank you for your valued feedback and we hope to serve you again whenever your travels bring you back to Ames. Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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This is a very clean, well kept, and well maintained hotel on the outskirts of Ames, not too far from the University campus. The staff was well trained and very helpful and while the rack rate is a bit steep, the discounted senior rate was quite reasonable. The room (a king room) was very spacious with a nice desk and a fridge and microwave. Comfortable bed too. Definitely would choose it again.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from FairfieldInnAmesGM, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 24 Jul 2019
Thank you for choosing the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames for your recent travels to Ames. Commitment to service and guest satisfaction is a main focus and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. The pride and dedication our hotel team takes in providing exceptional customer service to our valued guests speaks strongly to our company’s core values, “good service at a fair price.” Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback on Trip Advisor, we look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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It was very clean. The employees were very friendly and helpful. Good location - easy access to interstate and Hwy 30. Bed was comfortable. Plenty of outlets to plug in phone and other stuff - which is a problem sometime
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Fairfield1234, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 9 May 2019
Dear Dawn, We are delighted to have been your chosen hotel during your recent stay in Ames. It was truly a pleasure to serve you. We appreciate your business and value your honest feedback. Your comments have been shared with the hotel team as a critical way of understanding how we can continue to deliver exceptional service to guests like you. Thank you for staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames and we hope you choose to create more memories with us whenever your travels bring you back to Ames. Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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The hotel was so clean, bright, and welcoming! The front desk staff could not have been any nicer. We had been traveling and wanted to clean up before we attended a funeral and the ladies at the front desk made sure our room was ready before 11 so we could shower and rest a little. Lemon water at the front desk was a very nice touch, too.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Call ahead if you have any special needs.
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Response from Fairfield1234, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 22 Mar 2019
Dear Kathleen, Thank you for choosing the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames for your recent travels to Ames. Commitment to service and guest satisfaction is a main focus and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. The pride and dedication our hotel team takes in providing exceptional customer service to our valued guests speaks strongly to our company’s core values, “good service at a fair price.” Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback on the Trip Advisor and we look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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Great place to stay in Ames. Easy to get to the Iowa State University campus and other Ames attractions. The facility is relatively new and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the pool and spa.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Venture824792, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Responded 18 Jan 2019
On behalf of the entire hotel team, we want to thank you for sharing your most memorable experiences with us during your recent stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames. It is always encouraging to hear positive feedback, particularly when it comes from those who matter the most – you! By taking pride in putting people first, we are not only executing the mission of our founders, but exceeding the expectations of our valued guests. Please note your feedback has been shared with the hotel team as a critical way of understanding how we can continue to deliver great experiences. Thank you for staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames and we hope you choose to create more memories here whenever your travels bring you back to Ames. Sincerely, Debra Pratt General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites ffi.dsmai.gm@marriott.com 515-232-4000
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PRICE RANGE
US$85 - US$128 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames
Which popular attractions are close to Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Nearby attractions include Iowa State University (5.4 km), Reiman Gardens (4.5 km), and Brunnier Art Museum (4.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Cafe, Hickory Park Restaurant, and Aunt Maude's.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Ames?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Farm House Museum (5.4 km).