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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
$94 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$105 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (1,288 reviews)
Great pool and hot tub. Nice room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$93 total
May 4 - May 5
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 ...
5.6/10 (798 reviews)
U over charged my card not Expedia but the hotel it’s self
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$94 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,466 reviews)
We needed an extra hour to get checked out. They were very accommodating!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
2502 SE Tones Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$95 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling for business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and conference ...
9/10 Wonderful! (886 reviews)
Rooms were great, but they were extremely hot, with no option to set the thermostat lower than 68, and could not open a window. Also, the bathroom sink lighting is extremely dim. Could not find a way to make it brighter, so it made it difficult to see well when getting ready for our event. Otherwise ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 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 Apr 26 to Apr 27
$88 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,034 reviews)
Great parking, excellent breakfast, wonderful service.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
1325 Dickinson Ave Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$108 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$121 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A 24-hour business center, ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
Very clean, very great staff. Alicia is such a good honest human!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
1610 SE Oralabor Road Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$80 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (871 reviews)
Room was clean and in good condition. Pool area needs to be cleaned. Breakfast didn’t have any oatmeal. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
4800 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundable
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$104 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and perks like free self parking and a free airport shuttle. You'll ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Tv did not work, air conditioner did not work, had to hold cords into outlet to work. Staff did not care at all
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Spark by Hilton Ames
2609 University Blvd Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$96 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
Very clean and well maintained. Wish there was a hot tub.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
2125 Isaac Newton Dr Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$110 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
An indoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like buffet breakfast and WiFi in public ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
The hotel was nice with a large refrigerator, dishwasher and sink. Nice space for guests to sit on couch. Only downfall was that we didn’t get maid service on our 2 night stay. We didnt have a tag up saying no room service annd when we came back later in the day, no one had cleaned the room. We did ...
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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3 Star Hotels Ames
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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
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
5 out of 5
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"Everything was good at this location. "
A verified traveler stayed at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
