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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Urbandale
5.6 out of 10, (660)
"Todo excelente "
Juan Luis Perez
$63 nightly
The price is $71
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1186)
"Great hotel! "
Eileen
$76 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great stay with dogs"
Mindy
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Altoona
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (941)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff."
LaDonna
$81 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1535)
"Great room and a nice breakfast. "
Kenneth
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Ankeny
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (828)
"I enjoyed my stay. "
Elizabeth
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Ankeny
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (763)
"Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Nice little place to stay for a night or more. "
Tammy
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
Urbandale
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Very nice stay and nice staff. "
Danny
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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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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Spark by Hilton Ames
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Ames
There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Ames, Iowa are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Ames, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.
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