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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Ames guestrooms with comfy beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Lobby
Indoor pool
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ames

In Ames .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ames hotel, you'll find Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Ames Dog Park. Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ames Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

Ames guestrooms with comfy beds
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Econo Lodge Ames also features an indoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ames hotel.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Econo Lodge Ames offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Econo Lodge Ames to the airport?

Econo Lodge Ames is 37.8 mi (49-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Econo Lodge Ames have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Lodge Ames.

Does Econo Lodge Ames offer free breakfast?

Econo Lodge Ames offers free full breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Econo Lodge Ames?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Econo Lodge Ames?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a pool?

Econo Lodge Ames features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Econo Lodge Ames to downtown Ames?

Econo Lodge Ames is 1.9 mi away from Ames.

Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 791 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

STEVE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, musty, threadbare.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Disliked: Amenities
Entrance and lobby set the tone. Boxes. Junk where the computer and brochures are. Trash bins heaped full at the entrance to the hallways, stinks. Room smells of mildew. Disappointing. Landscaping over grown with weeds, how would you expect the interior any better? Only good thing is the room rate and the air conditioning and heater worked! Breakfast was with out bananas and only two old cuties that no one took. No silverware, they need an attendant to wipe off tables.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodora

yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Austin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were not washed and rooms were not cleaned. There is black mold in the pool room on the walls and it smells horrible throughout the whole building. We checked into another hotel that night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TASIA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a dirty room. Chair was soiled. Shower had mold and hairs everywhere. Smelled in hallway and room. AC didn’t work. Hair dryer didn’t work. No water pressure. More weeds than landscaping in front. Worst experience we have ever had. If we could’ve found any availability we would have walked away. We come to Ames multiple times a year and will never come if Econolodge is only available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management was friendly recognized me by name and readily responded to any requests or concerns. The property did need some updates. First night stay was very full so room I was in had major water damage that had yet to be repaired and room updates. They needed to come update the cable box so TV could be watched
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd, Sioux City

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs!!
Bed bugs sadly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean. Broken ice machine. Bugs in shower tub. Excess hair in bathroom. Thin walls and ceiling. Nice people but the facilities are in desperate need of updates and care.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Not super clean. Wouldn’t stay unless had to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mostly Positives!!

Room was spacious and clean. Hallways had a distinct unpleasant smell. Check in was friendly and efficient. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a facelift

Staff were friendly, everything worked as it should, but things were not clean. The air conditioning unit had things growing in it, cigarette butts in the windowsill, and floors that left your feet black (the hotel room flooring is all vinyl). A dog was barking thought the hotel for most hours of the night. I did enjoy the plantings around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt eat looked dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tristan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was gross. No elevator. Loud hallways. No shampoo or conditioner. It was one step up from staying in a car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025