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

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

1. Iowa House

1.3 km from Iowa State Center

Cody

€114

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 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.

2. Spark by Hilton Ames

2.5 km from Iowa State Center

Michaella

€90

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2.2 km from Iowa State Center

Katrina

€94

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

2.4 km from Iowa State Center

Maureen

€110

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

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

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2 km from Iowa State Center

Mary

€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 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.

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

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.3 km from Iowa State Center

Craig

€87

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.6 km from Iowa State Center

Deborah

€85

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.1 km from Iowa State Center

Karen

€77

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a brick pathway, and a house with white siding.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a glass coffee table.

9. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

12.4 km from Iowa State Center

Ryan

€86

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables, and a wall with a motivational quote.

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

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton," and a fruit display.

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

4.5 km from Iowa State Center

Selena M

€99

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4.6 km from Iowa State Center

Michelle

€95

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a bar area with stools.

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

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

4.3 km from Iowa State Center

Debra

€114

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

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

13. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

4.4 km from Iowa State Center

Victor

€99

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

14. Comfort Inn Story City

19 km from Iowa State Center

Connie

€89

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

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

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

4.6 km from Iowa State Center

Stephen

€97

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign directing to the daily grind.

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

5 km from Iowa State Center

Nalee

€105

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

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.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3.8 km from Iowa State Center

Pat

€85

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

4.9 km from Iowa State Center

Jonathan

€90

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

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

19. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.8 km from Iowa State Center

Katherine

€81

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel bathroom with a large white bathtub, a sink, and a mirror. There is a brown leather sofa and a table in the adjacent living area.

A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a coffee table with a tray holding potted plants, a remote control, and a painting on the wall.

20. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

19 km from Iowa State Center

Kim

€96

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 879 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Ames	9.2 Wonderful 131 reviews	View
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University	9.2 Wonderful 1,392 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 335 reviews	View
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Iowa State Center Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

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

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"My guests really enjoyed their stay. M"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so sweet and helpful. My grandkids loved the pool."

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant is awesome! Room was very nice too!!"

Qube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel mgmt was very helpful. A lovely, clean & pleasant pleasant place to stay. Thank you!"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"Great except for fire alarm going off and staff not knowing what to do. Great location though…….."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Clean room and great staff. Quick check in"

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel ac works!!!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very courteous and friendly"

Other attractions near Iowa State Center

A covered walkway with a view of a modern building and a grassy area.

Brunnier Art Museum

8.6/10 (23 reviews)

Be inspired by the decorative art exhibits at this university museum in central Iowa, where small-town America meets global culture.

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A house with a porch, columns, a closed door, and a number plaque.

Farm House Museum

9.0/10 (33 reviews)

Discover the history of Iowa State University and the surrounding area of Ames at this museum and historic landmark right on campus.

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A modern glass building with a metal framework, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.

Reiman Gardens

9.6/10 (225 reviews)

Walk the grounds of this manicured garden at Iowa State University, dedicated to educating current and future students as to how to grow food and plants.

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A red brick building with a large yellow sign that reads "HOTEL SHELDENHAM."

Main Street Cultural District

9.2/10 (172 reviews)

Eat and shop your way through the cultural center of Ames along a few popular streets notable for their history and bustling atmosphere.

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Stephens Auditorium

9.0/10 (187 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Stephens Auditorium during your stay in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Hilton Coliseum

9.4/10 (263 reviews)

Catch an event at Hilton Coliseum during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Furman Aquatic Center

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Furman Aquatic Center during your visit to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa State Center?

Iowa State Center is located in an area of Ames that travellers like for its sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 19 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Iowa State Center?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Iowa State Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites.

How many hotels are there near Iowa State Center?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Iowa State Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa State Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Iowa State Center.

What can I see and do near Iowa State Center?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Farm House Museum and Brunnier Art Museum. Create some family memories at Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. Hilton Coliseum, Jack Trice Stadium and Veenker Memorial Golf Course are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Iowa State Center hotels

1. Iowa House

2. Spark by Hilton Ames

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

4. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

9. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

13. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

14. Comfort Inn Story City

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

19. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

20. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Center

Top Iowa State Center Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Qube Hotel

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

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

Sonesta Essential Ames

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Other attractions near Iowa State Center

Brunnier Art Museum

Farm House Museum

Reiman Gardens

Main Street Cultural District

Stephens Auditorium

Hilton Coliseum

Jack Trice Stadium

Furman Aquatic Center

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