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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 Jul 5 to Jul 6
$99 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,334 reviews)
"We loved it! Great location"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$96 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (1,433 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 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
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$100 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (1,063 reviews)
"The elevator wobbled, which was unnerving. The bathroom wa just ugly…. But it was clean. No body wash."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 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 Jun 16 to Jun 17
$80 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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 (856 reviews)
"It was an ok stay"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
5050 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$73 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"felt very safe and the room was comfortable and clean. would stay again"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St. Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$101 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The owners were there late at night and early in thehe morning. They were extremely helpful and very friendly."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$111 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"There was a bit of odor in the room from the prior occupant’s cooking, but overall an excellent room and value."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
8600 Northpark Dr Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$109 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 5 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great location, very good fitness center."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
2405 SE Creekview Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$109 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (587 reviews)
"Renovated insides were nice, but there was no night light in bathroom, no coffee pot for the coffee maker. The bistro was not open for dinner...I don't mind not having a free breakfast but it seems cheap to not offer free coffee. The mattresses in our room were so soft and our bodies left huge dents ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
1610 SE Oralabor Road Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$90 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (887 reviews)
"Clean and good location."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
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3 Star Hotels Ames
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Recent Ames hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
5 out of 5
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Travelocity Verified Review
"We loved it! Great location"
A verified traveler stayed at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
