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An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Jonathan

€63

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A row of white, multi-story hotel buildings with a flat roof and large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a large television mounted on the wall.

2. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

Colfax

William

€61

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Michelle

€91

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

4. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Lisa

€97

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a nameplate, and a computer.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit options, a kettle, and condiments.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

Nalee

€108

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Rachelle

€95

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Ames

Deborah

€96

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

8. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Mandy

€93

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Ames

Darci

€104

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Ames

Brandy

€79

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

11. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

Bertis

€65

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Douglas

€75

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.

13. Spark by Hilton Ames

Ames

Michaella

€88

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel named "Quality Inn & Suites" with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A restaurant with wooden walls and a green patterned floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden walls, stone accents, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Ames

Alexis R

€74

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.

A hotel with a parking lot, multiple cars, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with patterned curtains.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large window, and artwork on the wall.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Altoona

rick

€101

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A Best Western Holiday Manor hotel with a large parking lot and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

16. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

Kendra

€97

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire pit, wicker ottomans, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton" and a well-lit entrance.

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

todd m

€102

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Judith

€100

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

Ankeny

Jessica

€80

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

A breakfast buffet area with a microwave, hot beverages, and various food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Stephen

€99

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Top Collins Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet nice rooms breakfast in am"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Breakfast"

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel and a great breakfast"

Spark by Hilton Ames

8/10 Good

"My room was relatively clean, but counters hadn’t been wiped between previous person and me. The rest of the room was fine…very soft pillows, comfortable bed, nice towels. Internet was sketchy, tv kept freezing. Staff was very friendly. They do sell some snacks and medications, grossly overpriced. But, convenience usually is."

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

8/10 Good

"The location and room were great. The staff was even better. It was end of summer season next to amusement park, so it looked like a lot of traffic had been through."

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Clean room, friendly staff, sufficient breakfast, very good as expected"

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff does not dress professionally, but don't let that fool you. They do a great job."

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Surpassed my expectations traveling with family and there was room for all in the king suite! The staff were very polite and accommodating during our stay!! Perfect choice especially if traveling with family!"

More cheap stays in Collins

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

4940 NE 14th Street Des Moines IA

€55

9 Oct - 10 Oct

includes taxes & fees

5.8/10 (443 reviews)

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2701 Adventureland Dr Altoona IA

€62

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Sonesta Essential Ames

1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA

€65

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2605 Se 16th St Ames IA

€79

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

2406 SE Tones Drive Ankeny IA

€92

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (965 reviews)

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

€93

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Collins?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, located 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from the heart of Collins, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Collins.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Collins has to offer?

Charming 4-bedroom house in Ankeny with AC: This holiday home rental outside of Collins offers a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Collins.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Collins, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Collins.

What is staying in Collins like?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Collins has to offer. There are 271 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Collins.

What are the top places to visit in Collins?

Places to visit in the wider area include Haunting at Farrar, Center Grove Orchard and Otter Creek Golf Course. You'll also find Main Street Cultural District and Grimes Farm and Conservation Center in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Collins guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Collins?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Collins are January, March, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

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1. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

2. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

9. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

11. Sonesta Essential Ames

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

13. Spark by Hilton Ames

14. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

16. Best Western Holiday Manor

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

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

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Top Collins Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Spark by Hilton Ames

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

More cheap stays in Collins

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Ames

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

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