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Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Ames

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour front desk
Conference center

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.

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 spa 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). Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA 50014

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an indoor pool, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception on select days. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University has designated areas for smoking.

  • Picnic area
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1978
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Litter box
  • Dog exercise area
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1858
  • Number of meeting rooms - 9
  • Free reception
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 20000
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 187
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 45
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Microwave (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Grab bar - in shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

The hotel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.

The IowaStater - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool and a spa 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.

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 3 total pets
  • An off-leash area and litter boxes are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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