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Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. This hotel is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 32.3 mi (52 km) from Adventureland.

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 such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel

2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010

Renovations & 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

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 75
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free breakfast to go
  • Banquet hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, 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 daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Free newspaper
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed internet access
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Grab bar – In shower
  • Roll-in shower
  • Transfer shower

Where to Eat

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Ames Holiday Inn Express
  • Holiday Inn Express Ames
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ames
  • Holiday Inn Express Ames Hotel

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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