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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Free daily full breakfast
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ames

At Econo Lodge Ames you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Ames Dog Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and a banquet hall. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Ames hotel, you'll be 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Iowa State University.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Econo Lodge Ames also features an indoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ames hotel.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Econo Lodge Ames offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
    • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

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 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Ames?

Econo Lodge Ames offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge Ames?

Yep, Econo Lodge Ames has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a pool?

Econo Lodge Ames has an indoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is Econo Lodge Ames family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Econo Lodge Ames is a hit with families.

Does Econo Lodge Ames serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is served daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Ames?

No, Econo Lodge Ames does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 782 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Comfortable beds. Needed housekeeping to supply a stopper for the bathtub. For some reason, the door key/cards needed to be renewed more than once over the course of five days. Fortunately the manager was always at the desk to take care of the problem. All in all, it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Naomi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was fine, plenty of towels. The AC was set correctly but it didn’t come on all night. Around 8:30am it finally kicked on. Bed was average but not amazing. Breakfast had waffles, biscuits and gravy, and sausage patties, plus other cold stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

margaret

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was put into a room with a drapery that I could not close. The television had been broken. I requested a move to another room and got it. The coffee at breakfast was so strong that I choked on it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint i have is the breakfast was cold. Biscuits and gravy were cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not as pictured. Needs a lot of updating. Our room had broken door and the fire alarm was missing from the ceiling with the cords hanging down. Do not recommend. Have stayed at nicer places for less than I paid to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is old and needs some updating but I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. They knew the places to go to eat. The rooms were big and clean, the bed was very comfortable, and everything in the rooms like the refrigerator & shower worked well. It was an excellent price. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good with the bad.

The hotel and staff were fine. The bus load of people staying there were slobs, annoying and breakfast "grab-it-all" idiots.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy, Tulsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J

Nice affordable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

STOP!! Please read

Not so good. Hotel has a very strong smell of some kind of incense pretty overwhelming. Appeared bedding was not clean. I slept on top of bed cover, did not want to complain because I did not want a confrontational argument. Also no housecleaning to change sheets after first day. Tub was dirty and had some kind of bug in bathroom. See pics
Stained sheet
Bug
Bug not sure what kind
Burn hole in sheet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a budget hotel along a major highway. You get what you pay for. They were remodeling, some areas were better than others. It wasn't the worst place we've stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is a little older but you can see where they are trying to update. The property was clean and for the price it was very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting.

The alarm clock couldnt be set as all the buttons were stuck...the fan in the bathroom didnt work. Breakfast was a joke. They didnt even have creamer for coffee. Sections of the walls had holes around the edges and mold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
The bathroom was on bad condition
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

awesome king size bed

one of the best motel beds I have slept in in a long time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It did its job as a place to lay our head for the night. Ut don't expect any frills. Building is old and clearly needs some TLC, but our room was clean and staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Appleton

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Kinda old facilities but worked for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very limited and the dining area was not the cleanest. No cream for coffee or lids. No fresh fruit or eggs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl, Bolingbrook

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelling pot frim room across seeing staff going in anf out of that room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. No issues and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024