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1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,392 reviews)
"Nice hotel with very nice lounge!"
United States
Darren
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"It was a clean hotel with a nice breakfast in the morning."
United States
Rachelle
$101 nightly
The price is $113
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (628 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Michelle
$98 nightly
The price is $110
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

4. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
United States
Mandy
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (434 reviews)
"Room was clean and the staff was very friendly and informative. I would stay again if I’m in the area."
United States
keith
$92 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Story City

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
2.0 star property
Ames
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay."
United States
Douglas
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

7. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
2.0 star property
Ames
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"
United States
Bertis
$66 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Essential Ames
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, easy to check in, yummy breakfast, and right next to a gas station"
United States
Melissa
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
2.5 star property
Boone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (465 reviews)
"We had a great stay."
United States
Kim
$99 nightly
The price is $111
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
A multi-story hotel with a prominent logo on the facade, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with flowers.

10. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
Johnston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (830 reviews)
"Nice breakfast very clean and well maintained"
United States
Maureen
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

11. Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
2.5 star property
Polk City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (806 reviews)
"Great staff and the whole building was very clean and quiet"
United States
Frank
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Qube Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted lights.

12. Atlantic Inn Marshalltown Iowa

Atlantic Inn Marshalltown Iowa
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (15 reviews)
"Nice and clean rooms."
United States
Umang
$57 nightly
The price is $64
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Atlantic Inn Marshalltown Iowa
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (395 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean an staff was very helpful & courteous"
United States
Jeffrey
$103 nightly
The price is $115
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,049 reviews)
"Good breakfast, clean, nice staff"
United States
Jessica
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

15. Best Western Holiday Manor

Best Western Holiday Manor
2.5 star property
Newton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean centrally located and staff was amazing! LOVED THE breakfast!!! Very fun stop"
United States
Kendra
$93 nightly
The price is $105
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Holiday Manor
A brick building with a sign reading "WISSOTA CHOPSTICK BAR".

16. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa
2.5 star property
Ottumwa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (344 reviews)
"Convenient when attending event at BVC."
United States
William
$94 nightly
The price is $105
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple windows.

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake
3.0 star property
Clear Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Stayed here last time in area, knew it was great place to stay at"
United States
Kenneth
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake
A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

18. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
3.0 star property
Ankeny
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (629 reviews)
"The staff was super friendly and helpful!"
United States
Kendra
$98 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a sign above the entrance, and a covered walkway.

19. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA
2.5 star property
Winterset
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (811 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Joseph
$100 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a landscaped area with shrubs and gravel.

20. The Grove Inn And Suites

The Grove Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Eagle Grove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms excellent customer service, great location, good breakfast great value for the money!"
United States
Lori
$83 nightly
The price is $93
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Grove Inn And Suites
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Lowest Price
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