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Top Ames 3 Star hotels

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$78 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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 (688 reviews)
Amenities

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3 out of 5
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$90 total
Jan 26 - Jan 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, ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,211 reviews)
The room was nice and neat, the bartender was prompt and our food was really good. Have the pot roast, it’s good.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

3 out of 5
2402 Se Tones Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$91 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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! (1,004 reviews)
I loved it

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3 out of 5
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$110 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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! (952 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3 out of 5
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$95 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,509 reviews)
Staff and cleaning was perfect!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

3 out of 5
1610 SE Oralabor Road Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$80 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$89 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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! (836 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3 out of 5
2506 SE Tones Drive Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$83 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (772 reviews)
Everything was good

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

3 out of 5
4800 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundable
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$90 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
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! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was really good. The only detraction that I had was I feel that I had what was at one time a smoking room and could still smell some remnants of that.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Opens in a new windowHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2502 SE Tones Dr Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$100 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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! (836 reviews)
Not enough bright lights in the room and bathroom is very dark. Hard to do makeup and hair when getting ready to go out 😫

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

3 out of 5
8800 Northpark Dr Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$94 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (776 reviews)
Very good hotel,they are in the process of up dating but it didn’t interfere with my stay. I’ll be back and am anxious to see the new hotel when all finished.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Opens in a new windowTownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale
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3 Star Hotels Ames

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