Spark by Hilton Ames

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Located in the heart of Ames near Iowa State University, the Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center offers practical amenities. Guests enjoy the gym, dry cleaning services, and an indoor pool, perfect for relaxing after exploring the campus.

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Popular amenities

Room service
Pool
Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Pet friendly
Gym

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Tomorrow

Oct 3 - Oct 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

Reiman Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
‪Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Iowa State University

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym at Spark by Hilton Ames. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Other perks include:

An indoor pool
Free self parking
An elevator, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Luggage storage, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 75 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Free infant beds and free extra beds
Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and sofa beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
LCD TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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$89 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Gym
Indoor pool

Family friendly

Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
In-room sofa bed
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Business center
Conference space
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.
4 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Lever door handles
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

3 floors
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - October 2025
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Double sofa bed
Down comforter
Free crib
Free rollaway/extra bed
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 25 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):

Fitness facilities
Laundry facilities

The property will be renovating from June 2 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Exterior
Front desk
Hallway
Laundry facilities
Lobby

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Ames

Holiday Inn Ames ISU

Holiday Inn ISU

Holiday Inn ISU Hotel

Holiday Inn ISU Hotel Ames

Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel

Radisson Ames Conference Center at ISU

Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Ames

Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel

Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel Ames

Frequently asked questions

Does Spark by Hilton Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Spark by Hilton Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Spark by Hilton Ames located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Christofferson Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Iowa State University. Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).