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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Ames

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a window with a wavy pattern.
A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and decorative vases.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Octagon Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a television.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

1 King Bed Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ames

City center stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ames hotel, you'll find Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts. Also, Furman Aquatic Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Larson Marsh is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ada Hayden Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Ames
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3 percent
  • Utility fee: USD 5.95 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Ames
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Express Ames Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG is 38.7 mi (49-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG on Sep 6, 2026 start from $133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG to downtown Ames?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG is 1.8 mi away from Ames.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 453 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bertis

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast & coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and good employees
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, & very friendly staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean; requested extra pillows and it was ready before we even checked in. Very friendly staff. Could use a little more selection for breakfast, but what they did have tasted good & was hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, breakfast had many options, coffee was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. There were tons of kids for a dance competition and I didn’t hear a thing in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was very good and the staff were very friendly and did a great job with customer service. A lot of people forget how important CS is but the staff including the guy handling breakfast did an outstanding job
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our air unit wasn’t working in our room, but staff worked to move us quickly to another room. Very clean , great breakfast, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff was amazing. She made me feel welcome and answered all my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast buffet in morning. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lady at check-in was very nice and made us feel welcome. Room clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Liked: Amenities
Great location and views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have no complaints. The location is safe and clean. Breakfast was good. I have a son who will be attending Iowa State. I will stay here for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome. Very clean. Very hospitable staff-front desk, housekeeping, breakfast attendant. Great breakfast selections over multiple days. Excellent parking. Safety. Location. I only wish there was a hot tub with the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very exceptable. Allrhe staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Breakfast was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was rather weak not that much of a selection
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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