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Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

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2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Christofferson Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 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, pillow-top beds, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually furnished

Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames places you in the heart of Ames, within a 10-minute walk of Christofferson Park and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Iowa State University. 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, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a lift and a banquet hall. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Ames hotel include Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iowa State University - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4500 square feet (418 square metres) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Spark by Hilton Ames. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Spark by Hilton Ames was completed in October 2025.

This 3-star Ames hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 4500 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Spark by Hilton Ames offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually furnished accommodation includes double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 4,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per week
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Union Pay and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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
Holiday Inn Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU
Holiday Inn ISU
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel
Radisson Ames Conference Center at ISU
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Ames
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel Ames

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Spark by Hilton Ames?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Spark by Hilton Ames?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spark by Hilton Ames on 4 May 2026 start from AU$133, 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 Spark by Hilton Ames?

Yep, Spark by Hilton Ames has a free self car park.

Does Spark by Hilton Ames have a pool?

Spark by Hilton Ames has an indoor pool.

Is Spark by Hilton Ames family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Spark by Hilton Ames is a hit with families.

Does Spark by Hilton Ames serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spark by Hilton Ames?

No, Spark by Hilton Ames does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spark by Hilton Ames?

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

Spark by Hilton Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Merci
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Beds were small breakfast wasnt quite what other hotels offer coffee was burnt most the time plus hidden fees when I arrived tha I had to pay for. Room didn’t have a coffee pot so it’s you have to make a trip down to the common area for drinks and no vending machine so over priced soda and food tha you can buy from the hotel itself
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soft pillow friendly lady at checkikn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Good and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, staff friendliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet. Great sushi restaurant in Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Balaji

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
YES
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, big room. Staff was amazingly courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, well furnished and very comfortable. Nice bath products were provided. Also, the staff were wonderful; very welcoming, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos E.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fast and easy! Very clean and a great price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff. We would stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eli

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was finishing construction and transition to Hilton property. Breakfast was more minimal because of construction, but area was clean and stocked. Rooms were freshly updated. Comfortable beds, quiet nights, and very helpful staff all around. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff helpful with snafu at check in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, clean property but limited breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and clean. It was well apportioned and comfortable. Everything worked well and the facility was great. It appears that this was just converted from a Radisson to a Hilton. Very nice and I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025