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## Top Ames Hotel Reviews

![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/570400/570395/f28fb097_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast"

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Ames.h570395.Hotel-Information)

![Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32530000/32524100/32524052/8a37ae20_y.jpg)

### Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was fresh and plenty available. Parking is well lit and easy."

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-And-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h32524052.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Garden Inn Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2366900/2366812/c9f46d93_y.jpg)

### Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

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![Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554612/3fcf0a68_y.jpg)

### Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

10/10 Excellent

"We stay here 2 to 3 time a year. They are pet friendly. I usually have one day for my family to come and visit so we get a room with a sofa and a couple of chairs. The staff is always friendly and helpful. "

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Microtel-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Ames.h554612.Hotel-Information)

![Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109388300/109388207/w5752h3837x5y3-3518054c_y.jpg)

### Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was hot and good selection. Staff was amazing. Room excellent "

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Ames.h109388207.Hotel-Information)

![Courtyard by Marriott Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53896300/53896211/6998c56f_y.jpg)

### Courtyard by Marriott Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Courtyard by Marriott by far is our favorite hotel to stay at in Ames. Everything is always top notch clean. The staff is always very kind plus the Starbucks is a great perk to have on site."

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![Spark by Hilton Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578100/578005/39112668_y.jpg)

### Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very nice, helpful with everything. Breakfast was great. Lot to choose from. "

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Spark-By-Hilton-Ames.h578005.Hotel-Information)

![Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51136/9d150149_y.jpg)

### Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!!"

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-University-Park-Inn-Suites.h51136.Hotel-Information)

![AmericInn by Wyndham Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561200/561156/25910fe8_y.jpg)

### AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean and homey. Was great relaxing"

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