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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
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$101 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,304 reviews)
Excellent rooms
Reviewed on May 14, 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 17 to May 18
$90 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,444 reviews)
Soap in our shower was empty. Big bottles with and inducatur window, but empty. Same with our traveling companions room. Traffic was very loud. Staff was great.
Reviewed on May 13, 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 $94 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$94 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,037 reviews)
we are elderly and we were booked in a third floor room. The elevator did not work during our entire stay. plus the room key they gave us did not work. I have a bad back and my husband has bad knees. we had to do 3 trips to bring up our luggange and get a room key that worked. This was ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$85 total
May 20 - May 21
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 (814 reviews)
Great service and amazing amenities
Reviewed on May 14, 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! (1,008 reviews)
Was very happy with our stay and location.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Spark by Hilton Ames
2609 University Blvd Ames IA
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$96 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$107 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (63 reviews)
Beds and pillows were very comfortable with really soft sheets. I’m not sure about amenities- we didn’t have a chance to use the pool area due to maintenance. The staff never mentioned anything about a breakfast and we had to leave early so never checked to see if one was available. Only negative ...
Reviewed on May 5, 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 25 to May 26
$100 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (565 reviews)
Great hotel this is my 2nd stay here and it’s always a good stay.
Reviewed on May 11, 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 May 20 to May 21
$71 total
May 20 - May 21
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! (1,005 reviews)
Very clean property. Beds were comfortable. Staff very friendly
Reviewed on May 11, 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 17 to May 18
$90 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (881 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
$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 5 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Hotels.com hadn’t forwarded our reservation-the hotel manager was awesome and straightened it out for us.
Reviewed on May 9, 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
4 out of 5
Posted 4 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Excellent rooms"
A verified traveler stayed at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
