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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

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In the heart of Ames, Days Inn by Wyndham Ames offers a warm and convenient stay with to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas, self parking on site, and helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is €74
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Private spa tub
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
229 S. Duff Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
You can look forward to free on-the-go breakfast, laundry facilities and a 24-hour business centre at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, 1 meeting room and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames feature perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • On-request microwaves, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 398 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Days Inn Hotel Ames
Days Inn Ames Iowa
Days Inn Wyndham Ames Hotel
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Days Inn By Wyndham Ames Iowa
Ames Days Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Ames pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames on 1 Dec 2025 start from €73.60, 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.

How much is parking at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Days Inn by Wyndham Ames located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 936 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Derik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trim around the door was falling off. Not clean. Smelled
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very cozy and the staff were very kind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean room that was where I wanted to be and everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

We checked in using a kiosk with a virtual link to someone offsite. He was a good sport since we had teenagers with us. Owner told me later they were testing the use of the kiosk because he can’t find employees. There were a variety of guests from families to a group of older women. Rooms were clean and pics were accurate. Complimentary breakfast room has seating for about 6-8 so prepare to eat in your room. No protein choices at breakfast when we were there. We were in town for an event so basically at hotel at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast area was clean and inviting. Only to have curdled milk in container on counter. Lack of wafflemix, old out of date hard cereal, and no coffee in coffee holder. This was all an hour before breakfast time was over. Both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service! The owner was very friendly and he was very welcoming and kind! The room was clean and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable, as well! The continental breakfast was also nice. Excellent stay for a great price! Would definitely stay here again! :-) ~Andrea and Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Was given keys to an occupied room. Walked in on somebody sleeping. They gave us a new room but we were pretty sketched out after that. Breakfast was lacking. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff very polite and friendly. Disliked the stains on the bedspreads. The sink in one room didnt work so great but we had two rooms so it worked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liberty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Don’t judge a book by its cover

The outside of the building could use a refresh but the rooms were newly remodeled and clean. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was sub par.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean roon. Excellent mattress! Breakfast skimpy as usual. Some yogurt would have been nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The temperature was below-10 and the heater in my room was not working and when i went to the desk nobody was there and nobody answered the phone. Know it was late but i couldn’t sleep because it was too cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no gathering place to visit with other customers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The quality of the room and finishes are below bad. My wife would not stay at this facility, so I am glad she did not stay. Or join me on this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lester

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower did not work and the toilet handle was broken. The place is dirty and run down. Expensive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
March 2024- under construction, heat didn’t work in the room, my mom who has to use a walker had to use stairs to get to second floor bc there was no elevator. Continental breakfast was pitiful. Hopefully people have a better experience once they’re construction is done.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

very dirty and in need of updating. tub backed up; would not drain. Breakfast options bare bones and poor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
The staff was decent but had issues with verifying the check in process. The TV in my room didn't work and the door lock (not the deadbolt) was broken off. I dont remember off hand if they offer a "continental breakfast" in hotel description, but if they do, they shouldn't.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was filthy. Towels had holes in them. Pillows were horrible. Bathroom was not cleaned. Asked for another towel, was told it would be delivered, and it never got dropped off to our room. Couch was extremely uncomfortable. “Breakfast” was a joke. Dry cereal, bananas, and an English muffin is NOT breakfast at a hotel that cost that much for one night. Would NOT recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean but smelled like mildew and smoke. The ice machine was on the other side of my wall and I could hear people getting ice at all hours of the night. One of the exterior doors was outside my room as well and people were entering and leaving through it at all hours of the night as well. Not to mention the stairs were also very noisy. When these things were not being accessed the refrigerator in the room was extremely loud. Needless to say my sleep was very poor. I would not recommend nor stay at this hotel again for the price I was charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is DISGUSTING! Smelly, unclean, hair in beds, dirty and filthy. Staff accused me of being a smoker and a thief. First room we were given, bathroom was leaking and floor was wet - slip hazard?!? Second room we were moved to- bathroom sink does not drain. Nothing to hold toilet paper roll so none was opened, no hangers provided on hanging area, dusty and hair covering most surfaces, bed linens NOT CLEAN!!! This is the WORST place I have ever stayed AND they charged me an extra $100 for “incidentals” - that’s when I was accused of being a smoker and told I’d o steal anything that fee would “cover” the theft. I am APPALLED and how rudely I have been treated! I feel discriminated against and racially profiled. My father - who is staying with me - is in his 80’s yet had to climb stairs to get to the room - NON ADA COMPLIANT building! If there was availability anywhere else, I would stay there! This is totally UNACCEPTABLE!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023