Hotels closest to Iowa State Center in Ames

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Iowa State Center hotels

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

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

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

1. Iowa House

1.3 km from Iowa State Center

Scott

€117

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Spark by Hilton Ames

2.5 km from Iowa State Center

Michaella

€89

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2.2 km from Iowa State Center

Casey

€89

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

2.4 km from Iowa State Center

Amanda

€97

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2 km from Iowa State Center

Scott

€91

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.3 km from Iowa State Center

Sanjeeva

€86

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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.

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.6 km from Iowa State Center

Stacey

€92

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 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 hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating the entrance.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.1 km from Iowa State Center

Karen

€74

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

9. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

4.5 km from Iowa State Center

Maddox

€90

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4.6 km from Iowa State Center

Giovanni

€90

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

4.2 km from Iowa State Center

Judith

€101

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a view of the outside.

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

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

4.3 km from Iowa State Center

Debra

€105

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

13. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

4.4 km from Iowa State Center

Jessica

€97

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables, a fire pit, and air conditioning units.

14. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

19 km from Iowa State Center

Kim

€99

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3.8 km from Iowa State Center

Kristina

€81

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

16. Comfort Inn Story City

19 km from Iowa State Center

Patricia

€84

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.8 km from Iowa State Center

Melissa

€93

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A buffet area with a counter, microwave, 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.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

4.6 km from Iowa State Center

Ifeoma

€93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including cereal, fruit, and a yogurt machine.

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

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

5 km from Iowa State Center

Nalee

€119

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

4.9 km from Iowa State Center

Kathy

€85

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 896 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Ames	9.2 Wonderful 156 reviews	View
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University	9.2 Wonderful 1,402 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Iowa State Center Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Great and helpful staff. Great location to the ISU stadium"

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, convenient location, friendly staff."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good

"The beds and pillows are comfortable, clean rooms"

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect."

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and welcoming"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

10/10 Excellent

"Well kept, clean, newer property with the basic amenities and perks to make a great stay. Big lobby area to hang out, have a drink and play some cards. Comfortable and spacious room. Small "gym" with only a couple machines but adequate for our needs. Good enough breakfast to start the day. Good location if need a stay after hiking the Ledges or riding the rail."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

8/10 Good

"Great staff! Very personable! The property looked to have been recently updated, was very clean! A great value! The breakfast was average but sufficient. Would stay again!"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"As always our stay was pleasant and the space is what we needed. The lobby always smells good. The property is starting to show some age. Staff is helpful and friendly. I guess my one negative comment would be the breakfast was less than the standard. They are pet friendly and have a reasonable fee compared to others."

Red Roof Inn Ames

8/10 Good

"no breakfast!"

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

A street lined with parked cars, a mural, and various storefronts.

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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 Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus.

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.

Ames Hotel Guide - Iowa State Center hotels in Ames, United States of America.

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

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. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

13. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

14. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

16. Comfort Inn Story City

17. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Center

Top Iowa State Center Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Red Roof Inn Ames

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

Frequently asked questions