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Iowa House

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Free daily full breakfast
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Iowa House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include conference space, a computer station and an arcade/games room.
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.

The free breakfast at Iowa House gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Iowa State University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the comfortable guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Iowa State University and a few minutes from Stephens Auditorium
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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

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 at the property

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

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 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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
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

  • 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

Iowa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 802 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

Valerie

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

Comfortable and beautiful

Really lovely historic inn in a nice setting. Parking was easy, the shared spaces were beautiful, with nice touches. Breakfast was delicious. I came to town to meet up with family and it couldn't have been more convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

ISU orientation stay

Warm and thoughtful place to stay. Just a few blocks from school- an easy bus ride or walk. Calm evening and wonderful breakfast. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Initially a little odd as it is unconventional compared to most hotels. But overall was better than majority of hotels I ever stayed in. Also wasn’t expensive. Breakfast was a Harry Potter dining hall type vibe. Easily met knew people. Staff engaged in conversation. Bars right around the corner. Clean bathroom. Fridge and microwave was like 5 feet from the toilet in my room which was weird but overall easily a great place to stay, and I don’t leave reviews often
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yiqun

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic experience at Iowa House! Best place to stay in Ames by far. The staff was excellent & the breakfasts were amazing. A very unique and relaxing atmosphere. As class of 1984 ISU alumni, it was a very special time to reconnect with Iowa State. We will recommend to all our friends traveling through Iowa!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Great comfortable homey place

We travel from Wisconsin to Kansas frequently to visit family and always stop half way. Now Iowa house in Ames will be our preference stop and place to stay. Everything was so comfortable (even the pillows). Breakfast was OUTSTANDING!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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