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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 9 to Aug 10
$99 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,359 reviews)
"This hotel has nice grounds, free parking and quiet rooms. My biggest issue is the service at the restaurant. I have stayed at this property at least six times and the restaurant is constantly understaffed. At breakfast this morning there were at least 30 customers with one server and the manager ..."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$65 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$72 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 ...
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 Aug 27 to Aug 28
$71 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Hotel felt old and dirty. Our room had a bad odor, and we had to change rooms. Bathroom was so small, it was almost unusable."
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026
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! (1,406 reviews)
"La Quinta in Altoona was clean and generally very nice. There were a few items that could be improved: 1) There was no light on the side of the our room near the bathroom. A floor lamp there would really help. 2) We are older people and were fortunate that we brought along a bath mat. Otherwise the ..."
Reviewed on Aug 6, 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 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 business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,071 reviews)
"We stayed for 4 nights, it was a quiet, clean dark room. The AC unit worked well and kept the room very cool and comfortable. Breakfast was ok, a lot of options, but I'm not much of a breaksfast person. Needed new towels and housekeeping gladly left us a bag of new towels. Front desk staff was kind ..."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$90 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean, liked kitchette"
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St. Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$88 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$99 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect. It was clean, all staff were super friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
2506 SE Tones Drive Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$106 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (816 reviews)
"This room comes with no parking! The parking they list is unavailable. Construction is happening all around, and parking is scarce. My daughter swam in a meet starting at 7:30 am When I woke that morning, my car was towed. I had no idea where to find it. When I called the number listed, they were ..."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026
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 27 to Aug 28
$93 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (923 reviews)
"Good clran"
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (913 reviews)
"Good breakfast with decent food. Coffee could have been hotter but used microwave to heat it up. Pool was just ok as the hot tub wasn’t working properly and the pool needs some better and cleaner water. Location was great for going to Adventureland. Our room was a bad location, to close to the lobby ..."
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026
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3 Star Hotels Ames
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Recent Ames hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Spark by Hilton Ames
5 out of 5
Posted 15 hours ago
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"Great staff, clean facility, nice location."
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