With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Octagon Center for the Arts.
What's nearby
Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Iowa State University - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Stephens Auditorium - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Hilton Coliseum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Jack Trice Stadium - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 5 min drive
Panera Bread - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Perkins American Food Co. - 5 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Free cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (weekly)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Business centre
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar in shower
In-room roll-in shower
Stair-free path to entrance
Transfer shower
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Entertainment
45-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day
Bed sheets fee: USD 25 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)
Towels fee: USD 30 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
We should mention
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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Ames Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Ames
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Express Ames Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Dakota was very professional and helpful. He called me when my room was ready and I was able to check in early. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfy and the people are so kind. Breakfast was delicious and Larry was so helpful and kind.