Title: Top Independent in Ames, IA  - Expedia.com

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## Top Ames Hotel Reviews

![Sonesta Essential Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1853/7c298f5a_y.jpg)

### Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and the bed was very comfy. I did not get to try the breakfast so I cannot put my input on that one and the AC worked phenomenal it kept the room nice and cool."

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Sonesta-Essential-Ames.h1853.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

8/10 Good

"Clean room. The beds seemed noisy I think due to the mattress pad. "

[](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

8/10 Good

"Breakfast minimal. Room good"

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-AmericInn-By-Wyndham-Ames.h561156.Hotel-Information)

![Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/710000/700100/700084/e19f459a_y.jpg)

### Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Gateway-Hotel-And-Conference-Center.h700084.Hotel-Information)

![Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10569100/10569032/e7fd0587_y.jpg)

### Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good and things were good overall but the AC was loud and floor was wet by it likely due to condensation. "

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h10569032.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

8/10 Good

"Comfort Inn and Suites is conveniently located. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had an issue with my tv and the desk staff took the time to personally come up and address it for me. "

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

"Great overall "

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Courtyard-BY-Marriott-Ames.h53896211.Hotel-Information)

![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554100/554070/66ecaafe_y.jpg)

### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful"

[](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h554070.Hotel-Information)

![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)

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