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Our top choices for Ames motels

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Boone

Super 8 by Wyndham Boone
2.0 star property
Boone
6.4 out of 10, (446 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. One guest commented he thought it was one of the better super 8’s he had stayed in. Breakfast options were almost non-existent, but I’d stay there again."
United States
David
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Boone
A bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

2. Palace Inn

Palace Inn
2.5 star property
Saylorville
4.8 out of 10, (50 reviews)
"exactly as described. Nice wildlife ! great deal, great location."
United States
Stephen
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Palace Inn
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, a large mirror, and a small window with curtains.

3. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2.0 star property
Altoona
6.0 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Don’t stay here!"
United States
Ronald
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV displaying a sunflower image, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned bedspread.

4. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
2.0 star property
Marquisville
5.8 out of 10, (465 reviews)
"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."
United States
Edward
$73 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, a large mirror, and a shower area.

5. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2.5 star property
Altoona
7.0 out of 10, Good, (604 reviews)
"Very clean & quiet stay"
United States
Mitchell
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
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Ames and related destinations

Home to Iowa State University, this friendly college town offers vibrant farmers markets and the stunning Reiman Gardens with its butterfly wing. Explore the historic downtown for local shops, catch a Cyclones game, or bike along the extensive trail network when the prairie wildflowers bloom.

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A clock tower at Iowa State University surrounded by lush greenery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Ames?

You can find a great deal from $72 on Ames motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Ames motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

Is it better to stay in a Ames motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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