Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
During your trip to Ames, you can do some window-shopping at Main Street Cultural District. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Find out about the history of Ames with a stop at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Explore the charming campus of Iowa State University, home to the iconic Campanile and Reiman Gardens. Catch a Cyclones game at Jack Trice Stadium or browse local art at the Octagon Center for the Arts.
If you're travelling to Ames, it likely involves Iowa State University. There are so many venues, events, and activities. Also, for great food, don't miss eating at Hickory Park, a local institution. And try to save room for dessert!
Randall
10.0/10
Excellent
Great College town, lots more to do and eat and shop that usual towns of this size, very safe place, and in a wonderful state of Iowa. Very friendly people. We are from the west coast.
Andrew
10.0/10
Excellent
Great college town with a lot to offer. Reiman Gardens and historic downtown are especially worth visiting.
Laura
8.0/10
Good
We were in town to do a college visit of Iowa State University. Beautiful campus and everyone was so friendly. Excellent selection of restaurants and the area seemed very nice.
Anonymous traveler
8.0/10
Good
We've been many times to visit our son at ISU and find the college town is fun and easy to get around. The restaurants are mediocre if you're used to good food but it's still a nice place.
Brenda
8.0/10
Good
Went to see ISU campus. Enjoyed some great smoked BBQ at Cornbreads. Easy to get around town. Will be going back
Kevin
10.0/10
Excellent
Nice clean town, with friendly people. Nice options for food and easy access to main highways.
Kristina
10.0/10
Excellent
Loved the area! Great college town. We had a lot of fun downtown and the food was awesome!
Charles
10.0/10
Excellent
Ames is an awesome college town that offers a lot to see and places to visit/eat/drink.
Blake
10.0/10
Excellent
For college town you just very well kept up, safe, and plenty of things to do!
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
10/10 Excellent
"This hotel is the best one in Ames. Rooms are modern, spacious, with great amenities. The facility’s restaurant is good and offers late breakfast on the weekend."
"Surprisingly, the bed was comfortable. It was great to have a kitchenette in my room. The staff was professional and friendly. Overall I had a good visit"
"Clean, spacious, modern rooms. Beds and pillows were super comfortable. Good internet and TV. Close to the expressway with lots of food and shopping nearby. Free continental breakfast was what you’d expect. Would stay again."
"We didn't arrive for our reservation till 12:45 a.m. and the gal that checked us in was just as nice as could be for being practically the middle of the night. room was just a few doors down from the office and was super comfortable!"
"This is my fourth or fifth stay at your property. It never ceases to be comfortable, clean, and convenient. I look forward to my next visit to the Ames area and staying at your hotel."
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your travel plans to Ames, most properties provide refundable* bookable rates. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
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What will the weather in Ames be like during my trip?
The warmest months in Ames are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 27°F. The rainiest months are May and June.
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Find out more about Ames
Find out more about Ames
Ames is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants. Take in the local culture of Ames at Stephens Auditorium and Farm House Museum. You might find that sights like Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum are worth a visit.
