Title: Top Independent in Ames, IA - Expedia.com [Ames Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ames.dx6059972)[Hotels in Ames](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels.d6059972.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ames](https://expedia.com/Ames-Vacation-Rentals.d6059972.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ames](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Ames.d6059972.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Ames](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ames.d6059972.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ames Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ames.d6059972.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/5c844183-9d43-43db-88d9-98946e7cfdec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/5c844183-9d43-43db-88d9-98946e7cfdec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Upfront pricing Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Apr 6 - Apr 7](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6059972&startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Apr 7 - Apr 8](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6059972&startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6059972&startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Apr 17 - Apr 19](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6059972&startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.com/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmes-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d6059972--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmes-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d6059972--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Top Ames Hotel Reviews ![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 "There are nice updated rooms and it is quiet when I have been there. I don't go during football or basketball season. The restaurant had a buffet breakfast on Saturday morning. There is only one free breakfast per room, and we paid for a second one. Not really impressed with breakfast." [](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Gateway-Hotel-And-Conference-Center.h700084.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 "I will only stay here when I visit my son at Iowa State. Clean, lovely staff, great lobby to hang out with my family. Very happy here. " [](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Courtyard-BY-Marriott-Ames.h53896211.Hotel-Information) ![Spark by Hilton Ames](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578100/578005/39112668_y.jpg) ### Spark by Hilton Ames 2/10 Terrible "Pool was broken, first room not clean, second room electric went out had to change rooms in evening, third room next to very active neighbors at night. Heard everything walls are very thin. Teenage son was very uncomfortable." [](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Spark-By-Hilton-Ames.h578005.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 had a variety of options and food was good." [](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-And-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h32524052.Hotel-Information) ![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) ![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) ![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) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rentals - [Hotels near Main Street Cultural District ](https://www.expedia.com/Main-Street-Cultural-District-Hotels.0-l6222268-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Hilton Coliseum ](https://www.expedia.com/Hilton-Coliseum-Hotels.0-l6105994-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Iowa State Center ](https://www.expedia.com/Iowa-State-Center-Hotels.0-l6161486-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Brunnier Art Museum ](https://www.expedia.com/Brunnier-Art-Museum-Hotels.0-l6161472-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - 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