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Ames Travel Info

Number of reviews
5,515
Accommodation
235 hotels
Highest price
$135
Lowest price
$50
Reasons to visit
Brunnier Art Museum, Jack Trice Stadium and Reiman Gardens
Hotels with golf
18
Hotels with family-friendly amenities
14

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$90
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January
$92
February
$112
March
$78
April
$90
May
$128
June
$117
July
$121
August
$139
September
$120
October
$122
November
$128
December
$95
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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Ames?

Iowa House is a favorite property for Expedia customers. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favorite options based on reviews include Hampton Inn & Suites Ames and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Ames.

What's the top vacation rental that Ames has to offer?

5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home: Visitors like this Ames vacation home rental. It offers a patio, a garden, and air-conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of the selection of games in this rental home to help you unwind. Another good choice for your trip to Ames is The Ames Retreat - Firepit | Downtown | Gigabit. See all vacation rentals in Ames.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ames, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Ames.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Ames?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Ames, click here.

What's the best place to stay on a budget in Ames?

Based on reviews, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. View all budget hotels in Ames.

What's the best place to stay for families in Ames?

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your family trip include Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University and Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU. Kids of all ages will also enjoy a visit to Furman Aquatic Center. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Ames.

What's the best accommodation for couples in Ames?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is a favorite hotel for couples, and features wedding services and free WiFi. Another choice for your romantic getaway is Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus. See all romantic hotels in Ames.

What's the best LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Ames?

Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Hilton Garden Inn Ames and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames are other good choices for your vacation. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Ames.

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Ames?

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers an indoor pool and free WiFi for its human guests. Two other good options for you and your pet include Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University and Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Ames.

Where is the best hotel to stay near Iowa State University?

Iowa House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Iowa State University. Other good options within a few miles include Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus and Gateway Hotel and Conference Center.

What about the best place to stay close to Stephens Auditorium?

One of the top choices for your stay is Iowa House, located a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Stephens Auditorium, and this 3-star B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus and Gateway Hotel and Conference Center are two other good options within 5 miles.

What's the best golf hotel in Ames?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is a hotel featuring free WiFi and free parking, and it's a top choice for golfing nearby. Other good options if you'd like to stay near a golf course include GrandStay Hotel & Suites and Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus. You can tee off at Veenker Memorial Golf Course during your trip. See more golf hotels in Ames.

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