City center stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ames hotel, you'll find Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts. Also, Furman Aquatic Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Iowa State University is within 6 miles (10 km).
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 perfectly located for exploring Ames
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
This Ames hotel is smoke free.
75 guestrooms or units
3 levels
To-go breakfast (free)
Business facilities
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
No smoking on site
1 conference room
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.
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
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 center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
45-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free crib
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
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: 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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.
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.
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)
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, 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)
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, Carte Blanche, and cash. 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).
We should mention
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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.