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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Reiman Gardens, connected to the convention center

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area
Outdoor wedding area
Courtyard
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Reiman Gardens
    20 min walk
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    2 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium
    3 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ames

Close to airport.You'll find Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Stephens Auditorium and Iowa State Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 20 min walk
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3-star hotel near Reiman Gardens, connected to the convention center
As a guest of Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ames hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • An off-leash area and litter boxes are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Gateway Ames
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Ames
Hotel Gateway
Gateway Hotel Conference Center
Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet and nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here every time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this hotel, it is always clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan, Otsego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seemed to be updated which was really nice. Breakfast was underwhelming at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my regular place to stay in Ames. This time I was in the Executive Section. The door to the parking lot had a security device (that would require the use of the room key) however it was not operational. This was made known to the staff. Breakfast was short staffed and slow; on the second day the venting system wasn't operational thus reducing menu choices. On balance good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Excellent front desk service. Quiet! Pool was clean and Jacuzzi was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the hard beds...some would say extra firm. Also the A/C unit could use some updating. Very loud unit turning off and on all night long. Quiet hotel, not very busy at all. When I booked the room, there were very few rooms left?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Gateway and we will definitely be back. It is conveniently located close to Iowa State’s campus which makes visiting our college student easy. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with family
Great Iowa State U hotel. Wished the room floors were cleaner. The entire hotel is updated and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando

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

8/10 Good

Jon, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room at Gateway Hotel was clean and comfortable at an excellent value. Bed was comfortable, bathroom and shower were clean and in perfect working order. A compact ironing board and iron is available for wrinkled clothes. I liked the large window in our room with view of a nearby tree. On eco-friendliness front, it was refreshing to see a property not feel like they have to keep the grass on grounds super green, in September it's okay for plants to be a bit brown. One gripe is the mounted soap dispenser in my shower was completely empty. Staff refilled it quickly, but if I would have been a tight morning time schedule it would have irked me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024