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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Fitness facility
Exterior
Indoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$82
$74 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Christofferson Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Executive Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Family Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 5

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Living Area, Microwave and Refrigerator, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

King Bed Two Rooms Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Ames

With a stay at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites in Ames, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Christofferson Park. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Reiman Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa State University - 1 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Iowa State Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪IAST8CY Tailgate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - ‬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 87 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 87 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 5:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

Property is also known as

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Plus University Park & Suites
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Best Western Ames
Ames Best Western
BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites Ames, Iowa
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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARVIN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jody

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The main entrance was welcoming and clean. The young lady at the front desk was not helpful in regards to local amenities. The room was adequate compared to the lobby. The morning breakfast was cold and not edible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot tub! Beautiful atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, East Berlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative is that the wifi was down for both days we stayed. Although the staff contacted the Internet provider the problem never got solved during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hours convenient store in same lot was fantastically convenient...and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Lots of options available for drinks in the morning with your free breakfast. My only wish would be that the breakfast time lasted later on the weekends. People tend to sleep in a little bit more on the weekend and I got up just as breakfast was ending. Not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for an Iowa State football game and liked that we had an easy walk to the stadium so didn't have to worry about the stress of parking. The breakfast was great, the staff were friendly, and the rooms and public spaces were well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind to me and my Doberman. They took really great care of us. Room was clean, air conditioning worked great, parking was close and no issues finding a spot. Great area for Sarge to go potty. Everything was great! I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

William, Nichols Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable & welcoming atmosphere. Excellent breajfast. Very good mattress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quiet and clean. It was convenient for what we were there in town for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kami

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the stadium and easily could have walked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel near campus

The front desk service was exceptional. We enjoyed visiting with the receptionist and she was so helpful with recommendations. The elevator was out of service while we were there but since it is only two floors it wasn't that big of an issue. We enjoyed being able to walk to the football stadium, avoiding the parking hassles!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need a keyed entrance I the middle or both ends for easier access
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great hotel, close to the university and shipping. Quiet and safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Super convenient to campus
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025