In the heart of Ames, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames offers a vibrant atmosphere with a 24-hour gym and business center. Begin your day with to-go breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi; unwind at the swimming pool or grab a coffee from the lobby.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pool
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Gym
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Weekly housekeeping
Indoor pool
24-hour fitness center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Multilingual staff
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Laundry facilities
$120 nightly
The total price is $134
$134 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Iowa State University - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Hilton Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Stephens Auditorium - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Jack Trice Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 5 min drive
Panera Bread - 5 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG
When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
75 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 300 at check-out
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Visual alarms in hallways
Grab bar in shower
Roll-in shower
Transfer shower
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
45-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Weekly housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Bed sheets are available for an extra charge of USD 25 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)
Towels are available for an extra charge of USD 30 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Indoor pool
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per day
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
Ames Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Ames
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Express Ames Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG puts you in the heart of Ames. Popular attractions include Iowa State University, which is 8 minutes away by car.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
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Service staff
Bed
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Location
Bathroom
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, great, delicious, and satisfying by multiple guests. (14 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10
Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.
mary
1-night trip
10/10
Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!
Theresa
1-night trip
10/10
Clean hotel with comfortable bed and very quiet room
Lori
1-night trip
10/10
very helpfull at check in.
Lee
1-night trip
8/10
Comfortable room, friendly help.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
The staff was super friendly and the rooms were clean. What more can you ask for?
Marie
2-night trip
10/10
The wonderful staff.
Arthur
5-night trip
10/10
Very nice hotel in good location
Angilene
1-night trip
10/10
Front desk staff was excellent
Heather j
5-night trip
10/10
Very nice hotel. We have stayed at several in Ames and this is by far the nicest
barb
1-night trip
10/10
Comfortable, good breakfast, friendly service
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Front desk and breakfast service excellent. But stayed 2 nights and room not cleaned
Jon
2-night trip
10/10
Front desk staff was excellent, very clean property and rooms. Comfortable beds and bedding, and the breakfast is excellent. Would definitely stay here again!
Alicia
1-night trip
10/10
Clean and comfortable
LeAnne
1-night trip
10/10
good breakfast
helpful staff
friendly staff
Michele T
2-night trip
8/10
Clean and comfortable
John
1-night trip
10/10
The property is conveniently located and parking is easy.
Greg
1-night trip
10/10
Clean is very important to me good breakfast friendly people
elizabeth
1-night trip
10/10
This property was near our destination and served our needs well. It offered breakfast, which was very satisfying. All of the bathroom features suited us, and the beds were comfortable.
Ann
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice place. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was strong pressure. Breakfast as delicious.
Would definitely stay again and I recommend this hotel. Staff was super friendly!
Tammy
1-night trip
8/10
Front staff very friendly and helpful.
George
1-night trip
10/10
Loved the morning breakfast, especially the cinnamon rolls
Brenda
2-night trip
8/10
It’s a very Holiday Inn Express site in a good driving, but not so much walking, location!