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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel

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

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Front of property - evening/night
Pool
Suite, 1 King Bed
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Popular LocationMain Street Cultural District4 min drive
  • Popular LocationIowa State University8 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium8 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ames

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel 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 free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ames hotel include Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 8 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 8 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 8 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel. Self parking is free.
  • 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
  • Corner/local shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, 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 daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • 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 20.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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 and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. 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, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel 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, an IHG Hotel?

As of 20 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel on 23 June 2024 start from AU$201.18, 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, an IHG Hotel?

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

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel has a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is on offer daily between 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 337 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Allyson

Travelled with family
Time for some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Viroqua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was near our destination and served our needs well. It offered breakfast, which was very satisfying. All of the bathroom features suited us, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin, Kountze

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outlets in the room did not work properly. There was no sleep timer on TV. No fan in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

DOMINIQUE, sioux falls

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As always holiday inn express never let me down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean is very important to me good breakfast friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Very nice hotel. Spendy but they all are on football games
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Very nice hotel. We have stayed at several in Ames and this is by far the nicest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
No working shower
The sheets on one of the beds had a brown stain. And when we woke up in the morning we found out our bathroom had no running water in the shower. Waited 20 min to find out they had no maintenance person to fix the issue so we had to get keys to another room to shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023