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A building with arched windows and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A steel bridge with a walkway and railings, surrounded by greenery.

A road with a green highway sign indicating distances to Alleman, Ankeny, and Des Moines.

A tunnel with blue neon lights forming geometric patterns.

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

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

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property

Ames

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,393 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,393 reviews)

"Great location"

"Great location"

United States

Jeff

The price is €98

€98

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

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

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(1,001 reviews)

"Clean, comfortable and easy access to events."

"Clean, comfortable and easy access to events."

United States

Mark

The price is €81

€81

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

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

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

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

3. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

Ames

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,004 reviews)

"Good breakfast"

"Good breakfast"

United States

Mandy

The price is €90

€90

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

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

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

4. Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (145 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(145 reviews)

"Awesome staff and great rooms"

"Awesome staff and great rooms"

United States

Michaella

The price is €89

€89

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Spark by Hilton Ames

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

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

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2.5 star property

Ames

7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(1,001 reviews)

"Stayed here for a visit to our son at ISU. Room was clean, staff was friendly and the breakfast was as expected. Would stay here again."

"Stayed here for a visit to our son at ISU. Room was clean, staff was friendly and the breakfast was as expected. Would stay here again."

United States

Brandy

The price is €84

€84

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

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6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(1,004 reviews)

"Very pleasant stay."

"Very pleasant stay."

United States

Douglas

The price is €66

€66

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

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

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

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

7. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(1,001 reviews)

"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"

"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"

United States

Bertis

The price is €63

€63

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Sonesta Essential Ames

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (903 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(903 reviews)

"Beautiful hotel! Very nice location, nicely updated and clean. Great morning breakfast. Highly recommend it."

"Beautiful hotel! Very nice location, nicely updated and clean. Great morning breakfast. Highly recommend it."

United States

Katherine

The price is €101

€101

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

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.

9. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.5 star property

Ames

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,001 reviews)

"It was a clean hotel with a nice breakfast in the morning."

"It was a clean hotel with a nice breakfast in the morning."

United States

Rachelle

The price is €93

€93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.5 star property

Ames

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,003 reviews)

"Clean, easy to check in, yummy breakfast, and right next to a gas station"

"Clean, easy to check in, yummy breakfast, and right next to a gas station"

United States

Melissa

The price is €84

€84

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

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

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

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

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2.5 star property

Ames

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (658 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(658 reviews)

"Clean room, comfortable beds, bountiful breakfast."

"Clean room, comfortable beds, bountiful breakfast."

United States

Judith

The price is €101

€101

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

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 GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

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

12. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

Ames

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(1,002 reviews)

"Room size was great. Staff was polite and gave a great dinner recommendation."

"Room size was great. Staff was polite and gave a great dinner recommendation."

United States

Stacey

The price is €88

€88

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

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

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

13. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(95 reviews)

"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."

"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."

United States

Maddox

The price is €98

€98

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a microwave.

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

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

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

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

2.5 star property

Ames

7.0 out of 10, Good, (516 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(516 reviews)

"Staff was helpful"

"Staff was helpful"

United States

Alexis R

The price is €67

€67

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

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

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.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

2.5 star property

Ames

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (636 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(636 reviews)

"Nice spacious room and a good breakfast."

"Nice spacious room and a good breakfast."

United States

Dana

The price is €98

€98

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

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

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a large flat-screen TV mounted above the counter, and a well-lit interior.

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.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property

Ames

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (336 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(336 reviews)

"Great, modern, clean room. Good, safe location."

"Great, modern, clean room. Good, safe location."

United States

Joan

The price is €109

€109

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a nightstand, and a wooden headboard.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a bathtub.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

17. Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

7.0 out of 10, Good, (977 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(977 reviews)

"Nice place to stay"

"Nice place to stay"

United States

Michelle

The price is €59

€59

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

18. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

3.0 star property

Ames

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (143 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(143 reviews)

"Clean room Comfortable bed soft sheets Great water pressure"

"Clean room Comfortable bed soft sheets Great water pressure"

United States

Jessica

The price is €101

€101

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and a small porch with potted plants.

19. Iowa House

3.0 star property

Ames

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (889 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(889 reviews)

"Breakfast was amazing!"

"Breakfast was amazing!"

United States

Cody

The price is €114

€114

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and three wall-mounted pictures depicting outdoor scenes.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a blue accent wall. There are several hanging pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A reception area with a NexTap self-service kiosk, a reception desk, a computer, and a seating area with a plant.

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.0 star property

Ames

6.2 out of 10, (982 reviews)

6.2/10

(982 reviews)

"Room was comfortable and clean. Check in was easy and front desk staff very helpful and pleasant."

"Room was comfortable and clean. Check in was easy and front desk staff very helpful and pleasant."

United States

Karen

The price is €72

€72

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

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Top Story County Hotel Reviews

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is really friendly, the breakfast is good and the rooms are clean"

Theresa 2-night trip

Posted 14 hours ago

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, breakfast was good, pool was bigger than a regular hotel pool, hot tub was as well. Would definitely stay here again. Probably will next time in Des Moines."

Cody 1-night trip

Posted 15 hours ago

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8/10 Good

"Very pleasant atmosphere with helpful staff. Ample breakfast offerings, comfortable room. Great value."

Sofia 2-night trip

Posted 17 hours ago

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Updated and clean! Did not get to enjoy the pool/hot tub area but looked nice. Staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again if in the area!"

Addie 1-night trip

Posted 18 hours ago

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"Clean, comfortable and easy access to events."

Mark 2-night trip

Posted 18 hours ago

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean and affordable. Best location to ISU."

Kristine 2-night trip

Posted 23 hours ago

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

8/10 Good

"The pool was pretty cold but everything else was great!!!"

Jenny 2-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Spark by Hilton Ames

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"The hot tub wasn’t working but over all was a good stay"

Keeva 1-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great here. Staff were nice and friendly and gave a great dinner recommendation. Enjoyed my stay."

Matthew 1-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

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