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Top Ames 3 Star hotels
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$88 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$99 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, conference center, ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,360 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$80 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
A water park and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a waterslide, and families will appreciate ...
5.8/10 (1,016 reviews)
"This place was horrible. They put us in the wrong room where there wasn’t enough space for the 4 of us. They gave us a king bed. Inside this room was a phone NOT connected to anything. Then moved to another room that STILL wasn’t the suite I paid for but fine we are tired. The guy was rude about ..."
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
5050 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$71 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and onsite conference space. Guests will ...
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$100 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Relax ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,397 reviews)
"Overall, the property itself and amenities presented themselves very well. The pool was nice and my children really enjoyed swimming in it. The breakfast attendants were also very nice and accommodating. We were disappointed that our room wasn't turned over while we were away for the day."
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
2402 Se Tones Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$88 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,066 reviews)
"Our room smelled very, very musty!!! so bad that our clothes stank the next morning"
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$83 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Free parking, a snack bar/deli, and a grocery/convenience store are also ...
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St. Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$110 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Was given 4 different rooms. 1st was occupied by others. 2nd had not been cleaned. 3rd had dirty sheets and humidity was at 90% which caused wet sheets. 4th tv was not working properly and door lock was starting to come loose. We picked this hotel because we have stayed at other AmericInn and we’re ..."
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
2506 SE Tones Drive Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$97 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and ...
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
1610 SE Oralabor Road Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$93 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate ...
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
480 Bass Pro Dr NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$142 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Relax ...
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3 Star Hotels Ames
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You can find 3 star hotels in Ames that keep you close to all the great sightseeing and activities around the area, or even book a place that’s a bit more secluded, if that’s what you prefer. No matter what you’re looking for—whether you’re all about the location or are invested in on-site perks--Travelocity will help you find the accommodation that works best for you.
When it comes to options, you’ll have them. The Ames 3 star hotels give you plenty of choices as far as access to the best areas, and many also offer a breakfast buffet, as well as plenty of other amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site pool or spa.
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Recent Ames hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
4 out of 5
Posted 3 hours ago
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"Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful!"
A verified traveler stayed at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
