Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ames

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG puts you in the centre of Ames, 3.3 km (2 mi) from Main Street Cultural District and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Octagon Center for the Arts. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .In the area of this Ames hotel, you'll find Iowa State University.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Furman Aquatic Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Iowa State University - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
  • 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • 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 duvets and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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: 2:00 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 300 at checkout
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • 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 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.

  • 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$143.38, 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG has a free self car park.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is on offer weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

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

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 411 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast buffet in morning. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, staff friendly and provided parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Super fast check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and what a hotel should be
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked this room at last minute because there was a bad snow storm. My daughter arrived at 8:00 AM which we knew was way early. She explained that she was a nurse and just needed a place to sleep until her next shift at 7 PM. We were happy to pay the amount for the room. At 8 AM she was told there were no clean rooms and housekeeping wouldn't be there until 9 AM. 5 minutes later she was told she could get in a room AT 9:00 for an additional $50. She paid the additional $50 because there was no where else to go and travel on the Interstate was no recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

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

Nice stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very helpfull at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024