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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Main Street Cultural District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, a meeting room and dry cleaning are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Iowa State University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Main Street Cultural District and a few minutes from Octagon Center for the Arts
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 300 at checkout
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • 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 15 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 15 per day
  • Bed sheets fee: USD 25 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels fee: USD 30 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 300 at checkout. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 393 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, staff friendly and provided parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Super fast check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and what a hotel should be
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked this room at last minute because there was a bad snow storm. My daughter arrived at 8:00 AM which we knew was way early. She explained that she was a nurse and just needed a place to sleep until her next shift at 7 PM. We were happy to pay the amount for the room. At 8 AM she was told there were no clean rooms and housekeeping wouldn't be there until 9 AM. 5 minutes later she was told she could get in a room AT 9:00 for an additional $50. She paid the additional $50 because there was no where else to go and travel on the Interstate was no recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very helpfull at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Awesome

The staff was super friendly and the rooms were clean. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

TYRA

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean & nice. The elevators were old & looked like the were in a pocket closet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with comfortable bed and very quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elliot

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Employees were nice and helpful. The only negative were the eggs for breakfast. Not good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Front desk and breakfast service excellent. But stayed 2 nights and room not cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024