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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Iowa State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilton Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Breakfast included
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  • Parking included
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The price is NZ$234
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About the area

Ames

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 Main Street Cultural District. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Octagon Center for the Arts and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Furman Aquatic Center.

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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Roll-in shower
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 376 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

TYRA

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean & nice. The elevators were old & looked like the were in a pocket closet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with comfortable bed and very quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elliot

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Employees were nice and helpful. The only negative were the eggs for breakfast. Not good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Front desk and breakfast service excellent. But stayed 2 nights and room not cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The wonderful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Chibuzo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaidotas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LeAnne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit rundown, needs some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Comfortable room, friendly help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024