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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
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$109 total
Aug 3 - Aug 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! (1,356 reviews)
"Very nice rooms and facilities at a great price. We had 2 rooms that connected which was great for traveling with young children."
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$71 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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 (918 reviews)
"This would have been a wonderful stay if the place was cleaner, and the pool says no life guards but yet the kiddos pool was closed because there were no lifeguards. Enough parents with their little could have over seen them while they swing. Our time swimming was cut short due to the two year old ..."
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$95 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$106 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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! (1,414 reviews)
"Our stay was short but very comfortable. The property is well kept and clean. Beds were comfortable too. We would stay here again."
Reviewed on Jul 8, 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 Jul 13 to Jul 14
$100 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (1,088 reviews)
"The check in was super smooth and the agent very friendly. The room was comfy and there was ample parking."
Reviewed on Jul 8, 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 Jul 15 to Jul 16
$71 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice breakfast selection."
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St. Ames IA
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$95 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and quick to answer questions. It was in a safe area with quick access to Ames and Iowa State campus. The room and shared spaces were clean. The room had blackout curtains that did their job well. The air-conditioning was easy to adjust in the room and was not noisy. Our room ..."
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026
Spark by Hilton Ames
2609 University Blvd Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$88 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$98 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (98 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$104 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$116 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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)
"Nothing to complain about. Room, clean. Area, quiet. Amusement, close by."
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
480 Bass Pro Dr NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$134 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$150 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (893 reviews)
"This new hotel is beautiful, exceptionally clean, and have a very friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
2405 SE Creekview Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$109 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (601 reviews)
"The room had a funny smell. It was very humid in the room. We probably would have moved rooms but we were only there for one night."
Reviewed on Jul 6, 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
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
5 out of 5
Posted 17 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Nice!"
A verified traveler stayed at Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
