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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $110
$98 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ames

When you stay at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University in Ames, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stephens Auditorium and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hilton Coliseum.

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iowa State University - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Welch Ave. Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪IAST8CY Tailgate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and 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 187 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The IowaStater, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
The IowaStater - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The IowaStater

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (20,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

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 50 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gateway Ames
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Ames
Hotel Gateway
Gateway Hotel Conference Center
Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 924 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1289 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pool was out of order and the shower was really slippery.. completely smooth tile bottom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammadsadegh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and relaxing place to stay ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne G.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great people.The place is a real bargain!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 miles from home so our kids could get out of the house with the cold weather and swim. spent over 175 between the room and restaurant and due to an accident the pool was closed this morning so now swimming. i was upset as thats why we paid so much. so i asked if we could come back later and swim for a couple hours so we can get our moneys worth and the reason for the stay and was told no. I guess i feel i dont see the issue with letting a couple kids swim to make up for the inconvenience. We probably would have spent more money at the restaurant and bar, and would have liked to make it our go to hotel as i tried a different one this time but guess not
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, simple check in, very nice hotel with good cafe style breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from check in, room quality, value and breakfast was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite place to stay in Ames! I’ve never been disappointed. The staff is great- hotel is clean and the beds are comfortable. If you’re staying in the area: highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’ve been staying here since this facility was built. It is my go to any time I’m in Ames. Super clean, well appointed, and reasonably priced. Great staff. Love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, good breakfast, nice pool, hot tub and workout room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Meghan

The front desk staff was very kind. Room was clean and had nice amenities. I love the lower price point!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Brooklyn Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of great amenities, clean and updated rooms, and friendly customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
meh
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free coffee, bananas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ann

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and neat, the bartender was prompt and our food was really good. Have the pot roast, it’s good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026