Iowa House

3.0 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast near Iowa State University

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)
Front of property
Dining
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206) | Bathroom
Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Popular LocationStephens Auditorium16 min walk
  • Popular LocationIowa State University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium5 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)48 min drive

Room options

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

7.7/10 Good

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ames

At Iowa House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Stephens Auditorium and Farm House Museum. Highlights at this B&B include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free 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. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Ames B&B include Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk
  • Iowa State Center - 19 min walk
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Comfortable bed & 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. 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

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 on weekdays 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

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 washroom
  • 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

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 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
  • 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Iowa House?

As of 16 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iowa House on 18 June 2024 start from AU$228.56, 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.

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 give high marks to the free full brekkie here! Available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big 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. 550 out of 691 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 691 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 691 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 691 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 691 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rayleen

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayleen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing!
It was amazing. We were there for 8 nights and the bed, the bathtub, and the breakfast far exceeded our expectations. The room was spacious and clean. Enjoyed getting to know Kendra through the week. Every breakfast was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again. The Reister's from Oregon
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at Iowa House. Walkable to everywhere on campus, very comfortable and quiet. Breakfast always wonderful highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice and comfy room. Good good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Iowa House has charm and the other guests were interesting. I will stay there again. A great find.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the best place to stay on campus. Great rooms and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024