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Top Ames 3 Star hotels
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$100 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (1,259 reviews)
Staff was phenomenal. Rooms were updated. Pool area was very nice!
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$82 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$92 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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 (744 reviews)
The room was handed over late, plus there was a bad smell and the shower water was very cold.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$95 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (1,487 reviews)
The hotel was very nice, clean, spacious and well decorated. The staff were all very nice and attentive. The hotel was very nice. The only problem I had was a very present loud buzzing noise that persisted throughout the entire night. It never relented. I couldn’t find the precise source to see if ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$88 total
Mar 15 - Mar 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! (1,011 reviews)
Check in was easy and staff on duty was pleasant. Bed was very comfortable and hotel is far enough away from highway that it was quiet. Always try to use the fitness room and this one was clean and in good working order. Only negative was that I could not get the tv to work; it would turn on and ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 Mar 15 to Mar 16
$118 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (851 reviews)
The pillows could definitely be replaced. There was some hair left in the shower, but otherwise clean.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 Mar 15 to Mar 16
$89 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (856 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Spark by Hilton Ames
2609 University Blvd Ames IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$96 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
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! (39 reviews)
Clean and cheaper than other hotels. Value is great
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
1230 S.W. DISTRICT DRIVE Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$123 total
Mar 20 - Mar 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. Relax with a drink ...
9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
Nice area with lots to eat!
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
460 Bass Pro Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$123 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (580 reviews)
One of the best stays! Zero complaints and we truly appreciate the upgrade and amazing service! We will be back!
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
2506 SE Tones Drive Ankeny IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$111 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (777 reviews)
Staff was great
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
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3 Star Hotels Ames
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Recent Ames hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
Posted 2 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"The room was a bit different than I thought. The beds sagged in the middle. the dishwasher the stove and the fridge all did not work or did not work well."
A verified traveler stayed at GrandStay Hotel & Suites
