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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
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$104 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (1,326 reviews)
"My room was extremely clean and when we needed room service that was not scheduled they still cleaned it. I loved the layout and closeness to the campus. I will definitely recommend it to family and friends"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$90 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (1,428 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, as you would expect from La Quinta. The hotel had nice carts available for moving the luggage in and out. It also had something a lot of hotels should have - 2 elevators. Check-in was quick and simple. The breakfast was very good. They eggs, sausage, hash browns, ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 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
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$95 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (1,043 reviews)
"Clean. Decent breakfast. Nice soap/shampoo in shower. Great water pressure. Zero hooks or towel bars in the bathroom. Why only 3 towels when 4 people are in the room?"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$90 total
May 24 - May 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 (822 reviews)
"I booked this hotel for a fun overnight getaway with my boys, mainly because of the advertised waterpark, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The room itself was fine, but the waterpark closed at 5:00pm!!!!! with check-in at 4:00pm, that left very little time to actually enjoy ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 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 Jun 10 to Jun 11
$101 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Theresa kept the complimentary breakfast running smoothly 6-9AM. Thanks for your extra effort!"
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Spark by Hilton Ames
2609 University Blvd Ames IA
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$106 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$118 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
An indoor pool is featured at this hotel, along with free self parking. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Jay was wonderful!"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
2405 SE Creekview Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$100 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (571 reviews)
"Stay was wonderful. Room was clean. Staff was very nice. Location was easy in and out of parking lot."
Reviewed on May 21, 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 May 28 to May 29
$73 total
May 28 - May 29
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Breakfast was very average."
Reviewed on May 18, 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 May 24 to May 25
$90 total
May 24 - May 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (882 reviews)
"Clean and well kept building. Nice room and comfortable bed. Way too much chlorine in pool, air burned our eyes. But nice having hot tub and pool. Breakfast was fair at best compared to other places. Same menu Saturday and Sunday mornings."
Reviewed on May 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 May 27 to May 28
$109 total
May 27 - May 28
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and modern, pet fee was reasonable, exterior grounds were clean, room was fairly quiet."
Reviewed on May 19, 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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"My room was extremely clean and when we needed room service that was not scheduled they still cleaned it. I loved the layout and closeness to the campus. I will definitely recommend it to family and friends"
A verified traveler stayed at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
