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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
$92 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$103 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,285 reviews)
Excellent service. Wonderful meals served at the restaurant. Were able to accommodate allergies for both dinner and breakfast. Clean, comfortable room provided. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Appreciated the evening hours for just adults.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$81 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$90 total
May 7 - May 8
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 (787 reviews)
The beds are very comfortable! Hardly anyone staying in the hotel, yet housekeeping was at our door before 11.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 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 26 to Apr 27
$94 total
Apr 26 - Apr 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! (1,472 reviews)
I would like to rate the staff higher however this is the second year I have had an issue with the housekeeping staff. My husband and I attend an event not far from this hotel around the same time every year. Because the event doesn’t start until later in the day, I asked for a late checkout. For ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
2502 SE Tones Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$95 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (880 reviews)
Friendly Helpful staff, Easy access & Parking, clean modern facility, comfortable bed, and pleasantly surprised with the quality of the free breakfast items. Will definitely stay here again! 👍👍
Reviewed on Apr 12, 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
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$83 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,027 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
1325 Dickinson Ave Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$118 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (860 reviews)
Excellent hotel. Rooms modern and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again when in town.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 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 14 to Apr 15
$89 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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! (867 reviews)
Where do I start? Check-in, I was told I'd have to pay a cash deposit. Nothing on the booking site mentioned anything about this. Pool area. Apparently the hotel rents out their pool on Mondays for swimming lessons. I was relaxing in the hot tub when a woman and her two kids showed up with an older ...
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
4800 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundable
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$100 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,006 reviews)
Room was clean, looks like hotel had recently been renovated. Ease of checking in and out was easy. Location was right off the interstate. The outside window was covered with a haze and was unappealing, could not see outside of it. The shower had very little pressure. I get its a hotel but there ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Spark by Hilton Ames
2609 University Blvd Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$96 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (50 reviews)
Great room - friendly staff - very nice breakfast
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
2125 Isaac Newton Dr Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$106 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
The room was clean and large and the beds were comfortable. The staff was sooooo friendly and engaging. We have stayed at many “nice” hotels and my daughter described it as “luxury”
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
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3 Star Hotels Ames
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Recent Ames hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
5 out of 5
Posted 4 hours ago
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"Excellent hotel. Rooms modern and comfortable.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again when in town. "
A verified traveler stayed at Hilton Garden Inn Ames
