Motels in Ames, Iowa

Ames, located in central Iowa, offers over 30 parks and 55 miles of trails. Hayden Heritage Park, just one of this area's parks, features a 130 acre lake with hundreds of acres of wetlands and prairies. Activities in this area include cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, canoeing, sailing and bird watching. Ames offers a range of lodging options that should suit most any traveler.

Super 8

Super 8, located off 1-35, is also conveniently located near Octagon Center for the Arts, Reiman Gardens and Hilton Coliseum. Hotel amenities offer a free continental breakfast, free truck/bus parking, copy/fax services, free local calls and free high-speed Internet. Guestrooms feature double to king beds, cable TV, chair with ottoman, microwave, refrigerator and suites available. Children 17 and under stay free with adult. Pets allowed with a fee.

Super 8
1418 South Dayton Avenue
Ames, IA‎ 50010
(515) 232-6510
super8.com

Days Inn

Days Inn, located in downtown Ames, is 1 mile from the Iowa State University campus. Hotel features a free continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet, 400 square foot meeting room and shopping, dining and entertainment options within walking distance. Guest rooms offer double and king beds, sofabed, cable TV, coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator.

Days Inn
229 South Duff Avenue
Ames, IA‎ 50010
(515) 232-0280‎
daysinn.com

Comfort Inn‎

Comfort Inn‎, located minutes from Iowa State University, offers one-room suites for extended stays. Other hotel features include a free continental breakfast, heated indoor pool and hot tub, copy/fax services, free high-speed Internet, bus/truck parking, cold weather hook-ups and newsstand. Room amenities offer queen and king beds, work desk, cable TV, coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. Pets welcome with a fee.

Comfort Inn‎
1605 South Dayton Avenue
Ames, IA 50010‎
(515) 232-0689‎
comfortinn.com/hotel-ames-iowa-IA023

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