Hotels in Ames, IA

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Ames, IA, United States
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Ames, IA, United States
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Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:May
Average price in Ames:$136/night
Cheapest price found:$42/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Friday
$90 - $288
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$94 - $178
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Ames hotels

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1606 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
3.1 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$94
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Where to stay in Ames

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About Ames

Ames is a lively university city known for its rich agricultural heritage and anchored by a characterful downtown district where historic brick buildings house shops, restaurants and galleries. Spend your time strolling around botanical gardens, visiting local museums and exploring the Iowa State University campus.

Things to do in Ames

Reiman Gardens is a five-hectare park filled with sculptures, flowers and butterfly houses. Don't leave without snapping a photo with the World's Largest Concrete Gnome, one of Iowa's quirkiest attractions. The gnome towers 4.5 metres above Reiman Gardens.

The Farm House Museum showcases the city's agricultural roots. It's located in a 19th-century building on the Iowa State University campus and has housed everyone from deans and professors to students and farmhands. Today it's been converted into a public museum showcasing taxidermy animals, vintage farming equipment and other memorabilia.

Named after the iconic American sculptor, the Christian Petersen Art Museum celebrates the legacy of the former Iowa State University professor. In addition to Christian Petersen originals, you can also admire works from local artists and ISU current students.

North of the city centre, the Ada Hayden Heritage Park is a great place to stretch your legs. It's anchored by a freshwater lake fringed by lush wetlands that house loons, bald eagles, sandhill cranes and white pelicans. Covered shelters and barbecues make it an ideal spot for picnics.

Getting around Ames

Downtown Ames is easy to get around on foot, especially around Main Street and Iowa State University, while the extensive paved trail system is great for bicycles. The city is also serviced by local buses and taxis. Des Moines International Airport is 50 kilometres away.

Facts about staying in Ames

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  • What are the best hotels in Ames?

    AmericInn by Wyndham Ames, rated with a score of 8.0 from 570 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Ames. Other top stays include Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, with an average rating of 8.2 from 79 reviewers, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA, with a score of 7.9 from 330 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Iowa State University?

    Reviews of Iowa House recommend it as a good place to stay near Iowa State University, scoring 9.4/10 from 134 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Ames near Hilton Coliseum?

    Iowa House is rated 9.4 from 134 reviews and is close to Hilton Coliseum.

  • Is there a good hotel near Stephens Auditorium?

    If you’re visiting Stephens Auditorium then the nearby Iowa House is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (134 reviews scoring it at an average 9.4/10).

  • How much do hotels in Ames cost?

    The average prices of hotels in Ames have been around $185 per night over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Ames?

    $51/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Ames by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours. The popularity of your requested dates can significantly affect prices. For the upcoming weekend of 29 Mar to 31 Mar, Ames hotel prices start from $56/night.

  • How much is a hotel in Ames tonight?

    A hotel in Ames tonight can start as low as $59 for the night, with an average cost of $116, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 72 hours.

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