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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA, 50010
  • Popular LocationReiman Gardens19 min walk
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium2 min drive
  • Popular LocationIowa State University3 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1009)
The price is AU$166
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

About the area

Ames

At Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Reiman Gardens and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Iowa State University. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Near this Ames hotel, you'll find Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Welch Ave Station - 4 min drive
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 4 min drive
  • Wasabi Ames - 2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • Panda Express - 4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa State University
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.

This Ames hotel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 80 lb per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Yep, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

As of 27 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites on 30 May 2024 start from AU$149.38, 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.

Does Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites have a pool?

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites.

Does Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors give a thumbs up to the free continental brekkie here! Available on weekdays between 5:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

No, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

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

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 847 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 847 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was in good shape.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

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

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool closed
The only downside was that the pool/hot tub was closed for renovation and there was not mention of this prior to booking and it was one of the reasons i chose this one
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Farmersburg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfectly comfortable and the hotel was well located for our event at Iowa State. There were a lot of families there that had kids running all over and trying to get in peoples doors while I was there though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and conveniently located to campus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be staying here again! Love the convenient location to highway 30 and Ames amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024