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Top Ames 3 Star hotels
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$90 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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! (1,267 reviews)
Everything was perfect. Staff was great. Restaurant was very good.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$88 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 (760 reviews)
The first room had a briken water hwatee and we asked 3 times about it. The firdt time we were told to wait, bc everyone was using the hot water. Uhh ok? 2nd time they said maint would come look and we left. When we got back 10 hrs later, it was still broken. Megan (FANTASTIC BTW!) hooked us up with ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 Apr 5 to Apr 6
$94 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,468 reviews)
Great location and a real value for our short golf trip to Des Moines area.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
2502 SE Tones Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$100 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (860 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 18, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$89 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,004 reviews)
Very clean, no bedbugs
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
1325 Dickinson Ave Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$102 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$114 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
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! (852 reviews)
Room was clean and pleasant. Nice little hot tub in pool area to relax after a long day.
Reviewed on Mar 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 $89 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$89 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (861 reviews)
Everything was great for the perfect mini family getaway! Staff was super nice and provided everything that was needed and replenished when needed as well
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
4800 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundable
$94 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$105 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
2125 Isaac Newton Dr Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$101 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (30 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay. Great breakfast, clean room, friendly staff. There is construction in the lobby but did not interfere with our stay.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
311 SOUTH 17TH STREET Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$111 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A coffee ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
Nice bar with coffee and food.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
Posted 17 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Everything was perfect. Staff was great. Restaurant was very good. "
A verified traveler stayed at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
