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Comfort Inn Story City
Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (390)
8.8/10
Excellent
(390)
The price is $82
$82
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (993)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(993)
The price is $82
$82
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1204)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1204)
The price is $80
$80
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $75
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
10/10
Exceptional
(24)
The price is $90
$90
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (543)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(543)
The price is $84
$84
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Spark by Hilton Ames
Spark by Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (22)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(22)
The price is $73
$73
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $62
$62
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (566)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(566)
The price is $92
$92
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $69
$69
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Iowa House
Iowa House
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (820)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(820)
The price is $135
$135
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(16)
The price is $86
$86
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG
2.5 star property
Ames
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414)
8.6/10
Excellent
(414)
The price is $94
$94
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
3.0 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (89)
8.8/10
Excellent
(89)
The price is $93
$93
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (286)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(286)
The price is $95
$95
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Sonesta Essential Ames
Sonesta Essential Ames
2.0 star property
Ames
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.6/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $55
$55
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
2.5 star property
Boone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (394)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(394)
The price is $110
$110
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
Ames
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1001)
The price is $87
$87
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (430)
8.6/10
Excellent
(430)
The price is $84
$84
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Super 8 by Wyndham Jefferson
Super 8 by Wyndham Jefferson
2.5 star property
Jefferson
7.4 out of 10, Good, (229)
7.4/10
Good
(229)
The price is $65
$65
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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.
Budget hotels in Ames and vicinity
7.4 out of 10, Good, (787)
7.4/10
Good
(787)
7.2 out of 10, Good, (285)
7.2/10
Good
(285)
The price is $53
$53
$59 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1007)
7.4/10
Good
(1007)
The price is $56
$56
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (759)
8.2/10
Very Good
(759)
The price is $59
$59
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
7.0 out of 10, Good, (540)
7.0/10
Good
(540)
The price is $57
$57
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
7.0 out of 10, Good, (913)
7.0/10
Good
(913)
The price is $53
$53
$59 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road2.5 star property
Lovington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
7.6/10
Good
(1002)
The price is $51
$51
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.6/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $55
$55
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East2.5 star property
Altoona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (452)
7.4/10
Good
(452)
The price is $56
$56
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $62
$62
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines2.5 star property
Altoona
7.8 out of 10, Good, (910)
7.8/10
Good
(910)
The price is $63
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area
Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area2.0 star property
Ankeny
7.0 out of 10, Good, (638)
7.0/10
Good
(638)
The price is $63
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines2.5 star property
Ankeny
7.8 out of 10, Good, (387)
7.8/10
Good
(387)
The price is $66
$66
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
7.4 out of 10, Good, (229)
7.4/10
Good
(229)
The price is $65
$65
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.2/10
Good
(1003)
The price is $65
$65
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus2.5 star property
Ames
7.0 out of 10, Good, (463)
7.0/10
Good
(463)
The price is $66
$66
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines2.0 star property
Urbandale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.6/10
Good
(1001)
The price is $70
$70
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
7.8 out of 10, Good, (703)
7.8/10
Good
(703)
The price is $68
$68
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $69
$69
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines2.5 star property
Johnston
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1001)
The price is $69
$69
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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.
Check out hotels with a pool in Ames
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1204)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1204)
The price is $80
$80
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (390)
8.8/10
Excellent
(390)
The price is $82
$82
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (22)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(22)
The price is $73
$73
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (993)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(993)
The price is $82
$82
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $75
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(16)
The price is $86
$86
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (543)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(543)
The price is $84
$84
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG2.5 star property
Ames
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414)
8.6/10
Excellent
(414)
The price is $94
$94
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1001)
The price is $87
$87
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (89)
8.8/10
Excellent
(89)
The price is $93
$93
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (390)
8.8/10
Excellent
(390)
The price is $82
$82
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (993)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(993)
The price is $82
$82
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (543)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(543)
The price is $84
$84
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (22)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(22)
The price is $73
$73
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1204)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1204)
The price is $80
$80
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $75
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (566)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(566)
The price is $92
$92
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (89)
8.8/10
Excellent
(89)
The price is $93
$93
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $69
$69
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Jefferson
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Jefferson3.0 star property
Jefferson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (407)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(407)
The price is $130
$130
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
You can also stay at hotels with a hot tub in Ames
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1204)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1204)
The price is $80
$80
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $75
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $69
$69
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (271)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(271)
The price is $114
$114
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
6.2 out of 10, (940)
6.2/10
(940)
The price is $64
$64
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA2.5 star property
Ames
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1001)
The price is $84
$84
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
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.
Go beyond your typical stay in Ames
Pet friendly
Family friendly
Cottage
When is the best time to visit Ames?
When is the best time to visit Ames?Our prices for hotels in Ames are cheapest in December
When is the best time to visit Ames?
When is the best time to visit Ames?
Our prices for hotels in Ames are cheapest in December
Price trends for hotels in Ames
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for January.
Typical weather for Ames
January
High -3°C / low -10°C. Snow likely.
View properties in January -3°
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February, no crowd data, average high temperature -1 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -10 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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March, no crowd data, average high temperature 8 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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April, no crowd data, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Partly sunny.
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May, no crowd data, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, no crowd data, average high temperature 27 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 17 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, no crowd data, average high temperature 28 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 18 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, no crowd data, average high temperature 28 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 17 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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September, no crowd data, average high temperature 25 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, no crowd data, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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December, no crowd data, average high temperature 1 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -6 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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Monthly weather averages (˚C)
Top landmarks in Ames
Ames and related destinations
Ames, well-known for its sports and university life, features attractions such as Octagon Center for the Arts and Main Street Cultural District. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center.
Check out reviews of Ames hotels guests love
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
10/10 Excellent
"Yes very"
Iowa House
10/10 Excellent
"I’ve stayed here several times over the years and always love it. Staff is amazing. Iowa House is always beautifully decorated and convenient. It’s a B&B with modern, reliable, facilities and services.
"
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable bed, friendly staff "
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and the people working
In the restaurant over
The holidays are excellent helpful people…"
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
10/10 Excellent
"Always a wonderful stay"
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and bathroom. Overall, safe and clean environment. Excellent breakfast with variety to choose from. Courteous front desk fellow. Great to stay with family."
Spark by Hilton Ames
10/10 Excellent
"Clean and quiet. Great sushi restaurant in Ames. "
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room staff was really nice "
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
10/10 Excellent
"Spacious, clean room. Friendly staff. Quiet and comfortable. Great for a big family."
Frequently asked questions
What hotels do travelers like in Ames?
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast, Hampton Inn & Suites Ames and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames are all properties that our guests really like.
Can I book a refundable accommodation in Ames?
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.
Where can I stay in Ames if I'm looking for a cheap accommodation?
Two inexpensive options worth considering are Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames.
Where can I stay in Ames if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 53 vacation homes. In addition, you can choose from 13 apartments.
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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