Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hotel with indoor pool, near Iowa State University

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

In the heart of Ames, Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers a tranquil retreat with a grocery store, shopping on site, and an American cuisine restaurant. Unwind at the indoor pool or take in views from the terrace and garden. Guests have praised this hotel's helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Pet friendly
Gym
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Room service
24-hour business center
Business center
3 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

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Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

One King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

48 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sofa bed

57 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

65 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

48 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sofa bed

37 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Evolution Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

26 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

2 Queens Evolution Rm

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, 50014

What's nearby

Iowa State University - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Reiman Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Stephens Auditorium - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Hilton Coliseum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Kum & Go - ‬14 min walk
‪Kum & Go - ‬6 min walk
‪Perfect Games - ‬5 min walk
‪Mullets - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

At Hilton Garden Inn Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Garden Grille & Lounge, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 112 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Grocery/convenience store

What to do

Shopping

Working away

24-hour business center
3 meeting rooms
Conference space (2591 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2008
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Reception hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Closed captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Thin carpet in room
Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Laptop-friendly workspace
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Dining

Garden Grille & Lounge - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Ames does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hilton Garden Inn Ames and nearby?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames has an indoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, Garden Grille & Lounge offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Hilton Garden Inn Ames like?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames is located a short 20-minute walk from Iowa State University.

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Hilton Garden Inn Ames Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast options were plentiful and delicious. (4 reviews)

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Popular mentions

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Hot Tub

Bed

Breakfast

Shower

Bathroom

Food

Family friendly

Children

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 8, 2025

Friendly staff, clean room comfortable bed good breakfast

Rene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 19, 2025

Nice, clean place to stay. We were there for graduation weekend and everything was great.

Jessica, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 15, 2025

Great stay had to wait awhile for a room. It was fine other wise.

Kalah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 26, 2025

Very nice hotel and very clean! We would stay again!!

Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 3, 2025

Our stay was wonderful! Very nice room. Very clean. The pool was very nice too.

Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 21, 2025

Great room

Harvey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 31, 2025

Everything was above the expectations. I was shown breakfast was included prior to booking but still required to pay separately for it. So hotel is a bit pricier than most in the area.

Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 29, 2024

Great stop for our road trip across the country

Alex, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 8, 2025

The staff was great and the room was very clean, but the light fixtures were probably the worst I've ever had in a hotel room. Good luck if you want to do some reading there!

Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 26, 2024

The staff was very friendly and this hotel was clean and very nice. I got in a great workout in the gym and enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. There were lots of great options. I would definitely stay here again.

Dana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 4, 2024

Very comfortable beds. Excellent customer service

Vickie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 18, 2022

The staff was friendly, the room was very clean, and the breakfast was delicious. Only downfall was the pool was closed.

Misty, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 13, 2022

Hotel is nice, fairly new. A little beat up in spots and could use a deep cleaning in some areas of our bathroom (at least in one we stayed)

Tess, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 23, 2024

Good

Ian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 10, 2024

Room cleaning seemed very rushed—food in the kitchenette sink, hairs around the bathroom sink, lightbulbs burnt out.

Alexander, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 19, 2022

One night stay - did not use any amenities. Bed was very good. Not happy with Expedia service: had to adjust my stay and the person online deleted both nights causing me to call the motel directly and book the night I needed at a huge markup.

4/10 Fair

Nov 10, 2024

Paid for a king suite, bathroom 2 toilet was broken and would not flush, no one came to fix it. No bedding for the pullout couch, had to call for extra linen and only received 1 pillow

John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 23, 2023

We came for baskeball tournament in town with several families. we ordered pizza at 930 at night and wanted to let the boys eat together. We were told we could not be in the lobby til after 10pm. So we had to go to our rooms and wait 20 minutes til 10 to come back down and eat as a group. The parking lot was very slippery my son fell going in to check in. The next morning it had snowed and the side walks had not been cleared. The parking lot was not cleared either. which made loading our car hard. (not to mention it was icy under it) We also went down to have breakfast in the morning- there was NO Coffee!! like they had ran out and no coffee could be made. I had already checked out of my room by this time so I could not go back to get coffee.

Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 14, 2025

Pet friendly. Very clean. Quiet

TRESA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 5, 2025

Nice check in lady late at night

Jim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 8, 2025

Football weekend

Stayed 3 nights. Trash only emptied 1 time and I had to ask for clean washcloths. Expected more from Hilton Garden Inn.

M. Lynn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 31, 2025

the bed was very comfortable as was the room... i however did notice a few things that I was not quite impressed with. 1. the grout around the shower could use a good clean and 2. when we went to go get ice in the hotel the bucket that they had provided in the room had some mold growing in it. but other than that this hotel worked perfectly for a weekend get away .

Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 27, 2025

Great place to spend the night Staff was extremely helpful and friendly Facility was excellent

Pam, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jun 7, 2025

The place and location is nice. Unfortunately we booked our stay for 3 nights 4 days and the cleaning was disappointing. We kept asking for towels, shower gel etc. Only once they came to grab garbages out the room. I felt I wasn’t taken care of at all!

Katie, 3-night trip