THE 10 BEST Hotels in Ames, IA for 2023

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#1 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

kotymom
@kotymom
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2020
The best Hampton Inn ever!
"Smiling and relaxed staff who looked like they enjoyed their jobs, sparkling clean room and a wonderful hot breakfast."
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#2 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

Melissa K
@melissakV1540GJ
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2022
Would stay again if traveling to Ames.
"Room was clean."
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#3 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

gamblebrianat
@gamblebrianat
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2020
Comfortable stay
"Nice staff, clean room and well lit parking lot and close to the main strip."
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#4 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames
#5 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames
Small Hotel

plainsrunner
@plainsrunner
Reviewed on 26 Sep 2022
Great hotel. Highly recommend it.
"My wife and I recently stayed at this hotel while on a trip to Minneapolis. The hotel is conveniently located just a short distance from I-35 (but there is no highway noise that we detected from our room). Both..."
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#6 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

307scm60
@307scm60
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2021
Very nice hotel
"The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable."
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#7 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

cschau724323
@cschau724323
Reviewed on 24 Sep 2022
Great room at best value
"This hotel offered a great room with a fitness center, good internet, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, and a delicious breakfast."
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#8 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

BRENT W
@Brent W
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2020
Nice, but a little pricey compared to similar properties in Des Moines, etc.
"The room was clean and fairly well furnished and breakfast was very good."
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#9 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

Cruiser14391
@Cruiser14391
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2021
ISU
"Great stay / Dropped off son at ISU / AmericInn is near the Iowa State University and was close to restaurants and places to see. the staff was excellent and the room was clean."
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#10 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames
Bed and Breakfast

kimv527
@kimv527
Reviewed on 3 Sep 2022
Wonderful place to stay!
"Super comfortable bed, spacious room, great breakfast and the jacuzzi tub was the icing on the cake after driving all day across SD & IA!"
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#11 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

nailuj110
@nailuj110
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2019
Clean hotel near campus
"We were visiting Ames fora wedding. The hotel was booked for us. Not mowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. It an older building, but has been well maintained. Rooms are spacious, but not what I would..."
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#12 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

Lindsay M
@972lindsaym
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2022
Nicest Courtyard I’ve Stayed In
"Visited this hotel for the NCAA tournament. It honestly might be the nicest Courtyard out there. It was very clean, modern decor, comfortable beds and rooms, outlets in all the right places, and a great fitness..."
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#13 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

travel_addict583
@travel_addict583
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2023
Clean rooms with nice suites
"Had to find a hotel to stay at during a snowstorm and enjoyed my stay here. The suite was clean and it was nice to have two separate bedrooms for my coworker and I. The young man that checked me in was friendly and..."
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#14 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

dellatracy
@dellatracy
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2021
Not easy to find if you don't know the town
"Staff was friendly and helpful, room clean and well organized."
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#15 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

Carl W
@carolcX1016VE
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2022
Highly recommend!
"Clean room, friendly staff and great (big) breakfast.. according to my husband."
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#16 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

joster633805
@joster633805
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2022
Pleasant place to stay
"This was a great option for a quick overnight stay. The staff was very helpful and pleasant and the breakfast was good. The exterior of the building could use a little work, but overall,it was not too bad."
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#17 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

k-and-3j
@k-and-3j
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2022
Stayed a couple of nights.
"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..."
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#18 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

lucycan
@lucycan
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2022
Great stay
"The room was spacious enough, the beds were comfy."
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#19 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

Kayla M
@Z2621JIkaylam
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2022
GREAT STAY!!
"I stayed for a few nights, room was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful."
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#20 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames

muessigmannent
@muessigmannent
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2020
Nice place for the money
"The Room was clean, smelled fresh and had a lot on space."
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#21 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames
Motel

Brigitte D
@brigittedX5148MW
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2021
motel is a little tired, but the staff is trying
"The facility needs refurbishing, but the staff is trying hard to make a go of it. Toilet leaked periodically, faucet over sink dripped, but the bed was comfortable. A lot of trash behind the building and a/c grating..."
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#22 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames
Motel
#23 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Ames
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MNTraveler56
@MNTraveler56
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2022
Five stars for this clean hotel and excellent breakfast!
"Hotel room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable!"
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#27 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Story City
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#28 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Story City

cynlin2021
@cynlin2021
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2023
Very nice hotel
"This is a very nice hotel to stay at a small town. Everything was good the room was smaller than the last couplestone that I had been in but otherwise It was nice and very clean. We left before breakfast was served..."
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#29 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Boone

Livelong Midwesterner
@pedalorama
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2020
Wi fi didn't work, quirky details.
"The front desk clerks were extremely nice. The Wi fi didn't work in our room. A couple were standing outside using the wi-f at the North door the next morning. Maybe they were getting a better signal outside..."
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#30 Best Value of 34 places to stay in Boone
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Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
HK$869
LOWEST
HK$650HK$1,692
Avg. temperature
-5ºC
COLDEST
-24ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
29mm
DRIEST
22 mm133 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
HK$932
HK$650HK$1,692
Avg. temperature
9ºC
-24ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
89mm
22 mm133 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
HK$1,026
HIGHEST
HK$650HK$1,692
Avg. temperature
22ºC
WARMEST
-24ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
120mm
WETTEST
22 mm133 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
HK$1,010
HK$650HK$1,692
Avg. temperature
10ºC
-24ºC34ºC
Avg. precipitation
80mm
22 mm133 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Ames. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Ames Hotels Information
Hotels in Ames | 29 |
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Hotels Prices From | HK$462 |
Hotels Reviews | 7,714 |
Hotels Photos | 1,472 |
Travel high season | Jun - Aug |
Travel low season | Dec - Feb |
High season avg price | HK$1,030 |
Low season avg price | HK$851 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ames hotels
- Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center At ISU, and Comfort Inn & Suites near ISU Campus are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Reiman Gardens. See the full list: Hotels near Reiman Gardens.
- Popular hotels close to Iowa State University include Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center At ISU, and Comfort Inn & Suites near ISU Campus. See the full list: Hotels near Iowa State University.
- Popular hotels close to Des Moines Airport include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham des Moines Airport, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Des Moines Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Brunnier Art Museum are Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center At ISU, and GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames. See the full list: Hotels near Brunnier Art Museum.
- Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Ames are Sleep Inn & Suites Near ISU Campus, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, and Hampton Inn & Suites Ames. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in Ames.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, and Hampton Inn & Suites Ames all received great reviews from families travelling in Ames. See the full list: Family Hotels in Ames.
- Some of the most popular hotels with a pool in Ames include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel, Sleep Inn & Suites Near ISU Campus, and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites. See the full list: Hotels with a Pool in Ames.
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