405 Hayward Avenue, Ames, 50014, United States
#1 of 25 hotels in Ames
Guests' ChoiceBased on 121 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
5.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 April 2024
Rev
United StatesEverything was excellent...will stay there again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Paul
United Statesexceptional customer service ; individualized care; great location; always a fun stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Maren
United StatesVery comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Pallab
IndiaI booked three nights on booking.com and then extended the stay for another three nights at the hotel. I later noticed that the rate charged on extension was significantly higher than the rate offered by booking.com for the same room on the same days. Therefore, I would recommend booking this hotel via booking.com instead of a direct booking. Other than this, I found the hotel to be exceptional and charming.
The hotel has a wonderful old-world ambience but has all the modern amenities. It is possibly the only hotel located inside the ISU campustown with everything conveniently reachable in walking distance. The rooms and bed are exceptionally clean and very comfortable, and the large windows provide wonderful views of the serene neighborhood. I also suspect that the hot breakfast served here (with eggs made to order) is possibly the best in Ames. Staff at the breakfast table are friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Angela
United StatesThe only thing is that we were in room 101 which is beautiful and we loved it. However there is no room number label so it took us a while to find it. They left a floor plan, but we were too stressed and cold from our drive to figure it out, so this is probably on us.
Our son is a freshman at Iowa State and we stayed here once before on a visit and loved it. This time we stayed was during a huge snow storm and the temps were -10. This added hours on to our drive from Chicago. When we got there we were beyond stressed. This place was the perfect way to relax. We brought a bottle of wine with us and found the little common room in the basement with the comfy couch and big screen TV and that's where we stayed under a warm blanket. That sure beats the sterile rooms and halls of a regular hotel. This was exactly what we needed to de-stress and prepare for the next day's drive.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Frank
United StatesVery quaint and clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Christian
GermanyThe breakfast is a little bit "small", no bread available...but a fresh special dish if offered each day.
Very nice Inn Of course an old building, but nicely decorated and renovated well. Parking available.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Rllen
United StatesThe breakfast was great. The other guests were very nice. We enjoy staying at the Iowa House whenever we are in Ames.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Julie
ItalyThis is my second time staying at the Iowa House. I grew up in Ames, and come back often to see friends and family. I've decided I will not stay anywhere else, except here. So homey, exceptionally clean and the hot breakfast in the morning and 24/7 snacks are great! Love love love!! Thank you all! See you soon!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Nicholas
United StatesVery unique property, plenty of room in our loft suite, and a good breakfast!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Paul
United StatesStaff treats you like an individual, not just a number. The site feels very homey and like 'an experience'. The location is ideal for both ISU related visitors and non-alike. Breakfast is always a treat and the fully stocked snack counter is an added bonus.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Joe
United StatesThe bed was a little soft and it might be nice to have more than one type of pillow option (a thicker one and a thinner one), but really, this is just my preference. I can easily overlook these, though, and would 100% stay there again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Dick
United StatesI reserved a room with two beds and I would have preferred that they were together on the same level vs the one being up in the loft area. The only access was a spiral staircase.
The beds were very comfortable. Nice pillows and bedding. Slept very well! Breakfast was good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Fergul
TurkeyPerfect location, great rooms and attentive staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Tom
United StatesExcellent breakfast, Great location, Comfortable beds, Cozy room for all four guests. We stayed here to attend a funeral and wanted to checkout this B&B for future stays, being our oldest grandson will be attending Iowa State this Fall. This will be our first choice for booking a room in the future years.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Olson
United StatesLoved everything.
Hospitality was genuine and special. Very nice establishment.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Ferrell
United Stateshard to say what I didn't like. The furnishings and amenities are well done.
The facility keeps coffee and snacks out for guests throughout the day, very nice if you happen to get in late or come down late for breakfast. The location of the home is exception, a nice walk to the downtown. Safe and clean neighborhood. The room is well furnished, clean and spacious bathroom.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Leilani
United StatesThere isn't an elevator, which was ok for us but good to know.
Great breakfast (French toast and either sausage or eggs), fruit, coffee, juice, and other options available (cereal, muffins, oatmeal, bars, etc). The bed was really comfortable and the location was quiet. Walkable to campus. Nice outside sitting area.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
April
United StatesAmazing and yummy.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Poojan
United StatesA bit of a weird smell
homely feeling. clean facilities. fresh cooked breakfast.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Doreen
United StatesThis is not a like or dislike as I realize being a historic building there is a grandfathering clause possibly in place. I noted this place may not be ADA compliant.
I did not partake in breakfast.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Prm3
United StatesHistoric house with comfortable rooms. Wonderful breakfast, something new each day.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Thomas
United StatesCarpet was a little mangy/dirty looking, but no big deal. The room fridge was in the bathroom, just a bit off setting and weird. The lock on the door was strange and i wasn't certain it locked.
The kitchen area was great accommodation. The loft in the room was nice. The location was great for Iowa Sate campus. Easy to access. Friendly.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Subhasish
GermanyPrice paid is on higher side. Need discounted rate for my future booking.
Wonderful breakfast. Availability of snacks throughout the day.
Stayed in March 2023
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