2500 University Boulevard, Ames, IA 50010, United States
#13 of 24 hotels in Ames
Guests' ChoiceBased on 119 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 November 2023
Robert
United StatesBreakfast was just ok. Second morning the coffee machine was not working - had to elsewhere for coffee and breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Diana
United StatesBreakfast was decent but the line for waffles was too long - would’ve liked more alternatives. The coffee machine was amazing!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Mary
United StatesRoom was cold. I tried adjusting the heat temperature as high as possible, 75 degrees, but felt more like 65 degrees. Even doubled the king blanket and still cold.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Nancy
United StatesThe only negative I have is the beds were soft.
hotel was very clean. Staff was very friendly. Location perfect. We were in town for football game. Easy to walk if wanted. We tailgated so needed our car.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Richard
United Statescould use some updating and sidewalk repairs in the back
staff was great and loved the coffee maker in the lobby and fruit always available
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Dawn
United Statestwo of the exit doors did not work correctly vending machine did not work alarm system going off at midnight for a little over an hour unhelpful staff for communication extremely hot in swimming area and extra strong chlorine disappearing staff at the desk
easy to find
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2022
Julian
United StatesBathroom was a bit too small and not real accommodating for older folks.
Great location. Breakfast was very nice. Friendly staff. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Laura
United StatesNothing.
Location, breakfast, clean.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Lisa
United Statesbreakfast and close to a great gas station
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 August 2022
Grace
United StatesLike most hotels there is not a variety of pillows and the pillows were not great
The bed was comfortable
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Maria
United StatesGood Breakfast
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 May 2022
Carleton
United States.... breakfast was not remarkable.
Room was simple and clean .... but a long walk for a senior from the front desk.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 10 March 2022
Paola
United StatesBathroom sink not in bathroom
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 6 February 2022
Brittney
United StatesEverything was good.
It was a nice stay. Thank you
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Matthew
United StatesGreat location. Clean. Nice lobby remodel. Reasonably comfortable room.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2021
Brad
United StatesGreat location to Hilton Coliseum. Very quiet. Great value. Very comfortable room!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 22 October 2021
Richard
United Statesparking lot a broken down mess--food just average
ok
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 12 September 2021
John
United StatesWifi needs improvement. It doesn’t keep you logged into internet connection and you need to reconnect to wifi to reset.
Clean and great location
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 4 September 2021
Amit
United Arab EmiratesBoiled eggs were cold. It would be great if there were an arrangement for making fried eggs ( Sunny side up) in breakfast just like self serving arrangement for making waffles .Also please consider if sliced whole meal loaf bread could be added to breakfast menu.
Location is very good. Staff is very courteous , responsive and helpful. Breakfast is good. Clean , comfortable rooms.Value for money.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 20 July 2021
Maria
United StatesNot many options for breakfast but could of been because of Covid
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 18 July 2021
Joan
United StatesBreakfast wasn't the greatest. Pool was down for the first day
Location to the campus of Iowa State
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 1 July 2021
Margaret
United StatesThe motel didn't have our reservation in their system from Booking.com when we arrived on Friday, June 25, 2021. But the front desk staff person was able to check us in. Very disappointed with Booking.com that we almost didn't have a room in Ames, Iowa. Even though I received many emails from Booking.com about my reservation the motel didn't have it on their system.
The breakfast was not being watched regularly during the hours it was opened. Had to ask the front desk for more coffee cups and fresh coffee. It was not cleaned up after people went thru it.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 25 June 2021
Donna
United Stateswas hard to get to, the walls very thin, you could hear the people in the next door room.
very near a convience store
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 21 May 2021
Rhoades
United StatesChairs in sitting area were very low, for a large man.
Sitting area outside and in, we’re very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2021
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