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Iowa House

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Iowa State University

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Farm House Museum
    16 min walk
  • Stephens Auditorium
    16 min walk
  • Stomping Grounds
    3 min walk
  • Welch Ave Station
    4 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ames

In Ames .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ames B&B, you'll find Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium. Iowa State Center and Brunnier Art Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive
  • Reiman Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Design Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

3-star B&B near Iowa State University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 325 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Iowa House also features an arcade/game room, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ames bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 325 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Game room or arcade
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Iowa House offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.

This Ames bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available weekdays 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 50 per stay

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 and debit 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Iowa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 731 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 731 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 731 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 731 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 731 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawntelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! So cute and well maintained. Staff are amazing and communicate well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawntelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay and we wound up extending an extra night. We love it here and it will be our go to for Ames visits.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home is a very welcoming and comfortable. The host provides a nice selection of evening snacks and makes a wonderful breakfast with a large selection of options. The room had everything you'd need and bed was very comfortable as well as adorable too. Love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bed and breakfast place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, Hoffman Estates

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Iowa House. The space was fabulous and breakfast was delicious! So convenient!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in an well-maintained historic ex-fraternity house! The fresh-made breakfasts were way better than we expected. And the location so close to campus couldn't be beat....just a quick walk to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet in the house, but walking distance to ISU. Great breakfast!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love staying at Iowa House- our go to place to stay when in Ames!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawntelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how easy it was to do everything! It was clean, safe, close to campus, and we’ve already booked our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love Iowa house. Charming, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely home setting. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Aslinn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
they could dim the lights or even turn some off in common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY, Eldridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyrhing was great! They even made me a breakfast "to-go" earlier then their normal breakfast time. Very small down side .... no usb charge option in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We go to Minnesota once a year to go fishing. The Iowa House is about half way between our house and the cabin on the lake. We always stay here going to and coming from Minnesota. It’s clean, quiet, and easy to get to from the feeeway. The staff is friendly and helpful. We love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024