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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near Iowa State University

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Map
1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Popular LocationIowa State University20 min walk
  • Popular LocationStephens Auditorium6 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium7 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

2 Queens Evolution Rm

8.2/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One King Bed

King Evolution Room

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King Bed, Accessible

One King Bed, Accessible

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Accessible

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Pool
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Parking included
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1006)
The price is AU$165
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
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About the area

Ames

At Hilton Garden Inn Ames you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Iowa State University and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Reiman Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Garden Grille & Lounge, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a 24-hour business centre. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ames hotel, you'll be 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Stephens Auditorium and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 20 min walk
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 6 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 6 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Welch Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 5 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 4 min drive
  • Lockwood Cafe - 4 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Comfortable hotel near Iowa State University
Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2591 square feet (241 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hilton Garden Inn Ames. Self parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2591 sq ft of conference space
  • 241 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers 112 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille & Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,591 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

As of 29 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Ames on 16 June 2024 start from AU$150.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yep, Hilton Garden Inn Ames has a free self car park.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames has an indoor pool.

What makes Hilton Garden Inn Ames a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hilton Garden Inn Ames.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Ames family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hilton Garden Inn Ames is a hit with families.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

No, Hilton Garden Inn Ames does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

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

Hilton Garden Inn Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 741 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 741 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 741 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 741 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 741 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Checked in no problems very nice staff room was decent and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , clean and comfortable . Food is just not good. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tahja

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room with 1 1/2 baths. Internet was slow, shower water was lukewarm the 2nd day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Andrew the night clerk did an awesome job of welcoming us to the property, give that man more money, you need to keep him
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023