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Iowa House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

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Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed, headboard, and nightstand, featuring a staircase and natural light from a skylight and window.
Enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with hot beverages, at our buffet.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable armchair, and sofa, perfect for relaxing.
Stunning two-story house with a central entrance, double doors, and a small porch area, surrounded by beautifully maintained lawns and mature trees.
Relax in a cozy living room with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and fireplace.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Stephens Auditorium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ames

At Iowa House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium. Highlights at this B&B include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a games room. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ames B&B, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Iowa State University.
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What's nearby

  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Iowa State University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Design Café - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 325 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Iowa House also features an arcade/games room, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ames bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 325 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Games room or arcade
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Iowa House offers 13 accommodations with a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths.

This Ames bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 50 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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Iowa House?

Yep, Iowa House has a free self car park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Iowa House?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does Iowa House serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors highly rate the free full brekkie here! Available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Iowa House?

No, Iowa House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Iowa House?

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

Are pets allowed at Iowa House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Iowa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 776 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 776 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 776 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 776 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 776 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iowa House is to convenient when visiting for any activity near Iowa State campus! Walkable to the campus and surrounding areas. Quiet and quaint!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room worked great for us. Location is perfect and breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Perfect location for visiting Iowa State U.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Iowa House. Great access to campus and restaurants and my daughters apartment - able to walk. Breakfast was good. Loved that there were snacks and water or coffee or tea available all hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Curlew

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Iowa House when in Ames. The property is situated just off of campus and you can easily walk to different sites on campus and places to eat. The Iowa House is pretty quiet and the breakfast is very good. The rooms are nicely laid out and very clean. We usually get one of the loft rooms and it works out great so everyone has their own space. Everything is well thought out and the room comes with everything to make it feel like home such as fans, sound machine, and toiletries. We can't say enough good things about this place or the staff. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone staying in Ames!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location near campus town. Mattress was too soft
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the historic part. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Warm and inviting entrance to the “family room”

Very inviting and warm welcome. Sad we didn’t find this hidden gem sooner after our son has attended ISU for the last four years. We were lucky to meet some of the former fraternity brothers that lived there in the 1980s. Highly recommend this property! Awesome breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the Iowa House was positive. From the warm and cozy atmosphere, the delicious breakfasts, and ample common area space, to the comfy beds we were pleasantly surprised! The people running it were friendly and helpful but not obtrusive (as some B&B owners can be) so we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt, Wallingford

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay when we visit our college kids because of its walkable location to campus and the campus town area. We like the building history, the hot breakfast made to order, the friendly staff, and the clean and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great alternative to chain hotels! Great breakfast as a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly B and B in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024