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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
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$98 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,348 reviews)
"Staff was great and hotel was very quiet and clean"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$96 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! (1,407 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, good breakfast, good location. We will come back next time we are in Altoona"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 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 Jun 28 to Jun 29
$100 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,072 reviews)
"The hotel is “pet friendly”. This is typically not an issue, as most hotels keep certain rooms for folks with pets. Unfortunately the room we were in on the 3rd floor had obviously housed dogs and cats. The room had a strong odor of “cover up” spray, which sadly didn’t work very well. Also the staff ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$90 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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 (885 reviews)
"Property was good but room maintenance poor hot tub in maintained floating skin"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 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 1 to Jul 2
$71 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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)
"The staff was very friendly & helpful but this hotel could use some updating and refreshing of the property. The hallways were uncomfortably warm & all of the furnishings were older. We will stay again, but would like to see some updates. It is also strange there is no elevator."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St. Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$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! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was very nice. Room was clean and the bed was comfy. This is a good travel hotel with a breakfast buffet. Exactly what I was looking for during my trip."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$100 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,000 reviews)
"When we arrived for a late check-in the lobby smelled awful. The front desk clerk was friendly, and that's the only positive thing. Our room was not very clean. The stove and counter were filthy and dirty. There were no towels in our bathroom, which we had to get from the front desk . The toilet ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 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 Jun 28 to Jun 29
$90 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (893 reviews)
"Nice hotel and location. One thing is the pool with too many ppl that drew me away from coming to swim peacefully. Food were good."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 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 Jun 28 to Jun 29
$100 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (596 reviews)
"The room was clean and the bed was very comfy. The hotel is very conveniently located near the interstate. As a taller than average person I found the toilets very low, but other than that, no issues."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
460 Bass Pro Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$128 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$143 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (611 reviews)
"Love this place. Clean, comfortable, and located right where I want to stay."
Reviewed on Jun 15, 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 4 hours ago
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"Staff was great and hotel was very quiet and clean"
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