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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
United States
Virginia
$81 nightly
$91 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.
A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.
Food and drink

2. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Altoona
United States
Robert
$73 nightly
$82 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
United States
Gregory J
$84 nightly
$94 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.
A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.
A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

4. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Altoona
United States
Michael
$83 nightly
$93 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.
A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.
A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
Johnston
United States
Rosemary
$60 nightly
$67 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.
A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Ames
United States
Kathy
$78 nightly
$87 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A modern building with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden."
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, and abstract wall art.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

7. Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines
Ankeny
United States
Dateesha
$84 nightly
$94 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines
Room
A My Place Hotel building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.
A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

8. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Ankeny
United States
Edwin
$86 nightly
$96 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the outside through large windows.
A cafe with wooden cabinets, a chalkboard with a welcome message, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Ankeny
United States
Leslie
$80 nightly
$90 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs, and a colorful carpet.
A hotel reception area with a self-service kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a sign indicating a corner market.
A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
Urbandale
United States
Aimee
$96 nightly
$107 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.
A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.
A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

11. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Altoona
United States
Stacia
$130 nightly
$145 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a grey sofa with orange cushions.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.
A reception area with two reception desks, a modern light fixture, a wall with a geometric pattern, and a shelf with snacks.
A modern conference room with a long table, several chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and built-in shelving with decorative items.

12. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
Urbandale
United States
Katherine
$88 nightly
$99 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

13. Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames
Ames
United States
Michaella
$89 nightly
$100 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Spark by Hilton Ames
A modern bar area with multiple gaming machines, a central circular screen, and a bar counter with stools.
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.
A lobby with a stone wall, a television, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee table with a plant, and a Pepsi refrigerator.
A reception area with a business center sign, multiple seating arrangements, and potted plants.

14. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Jefferson

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Jefferson
Jefferson
United States
Michael
$94 nightly
$105 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Jefferson
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames
Ames
United States
Melissa
$101 nightly
$113 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small ottoman, and a kitchenette with a microwave and dishwasher.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale
Johnston
United States
Khio
$98 nightly
$110 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale
A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

17. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
Ankeny
United States
michael
$98 nightly
$109 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.
A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
Johnston
United States
Lisa
$101 nightly
$113 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

19. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
Ames
United States
Maddox
$98 nightly
$110 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.
A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Courtyard by Marriott Ames
Ames
United States
Amanda
$110 nightly
$123 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
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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.

Top Ames Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"Have stayed here many times. Always a good experience. Yet to try the restaurant, but have made a vow to do so."
Glenn 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Ames

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Ames?
Travelers looking for an affordable and pleasant Ames stay often choose Courtyard by Marriott Ames. This 3-star hotel, around 2 mi south of the center, offers a cafe and a swimming pool. Want another hot tip? Located 4 mi southwest of downtown and including a swimming pool and hypo-allergenic bedding, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is also a go-to choice for guests.
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