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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property

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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $110
$98 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Christofferson Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a striped headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Iowa State University and Reiman Gardens. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Jack Trice Stadium and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stephens Auditorium.

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa State University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Welch Ave. Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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. Open daily.
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. 990 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1375 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and hot tub. Nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easter park, large hotel, room was nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly what we needed. Clean, beautiful, centralized location. Quiet, comfortable, and the hot tub was so relaxing. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel provided all necessary services
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very nice and near the university. Room was very clean and staffs were very friendly. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our time there. Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay when visiting Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice breakfast and service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, good location, nice pool area for the kids
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to campus, nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was nearly renovated very clean, and the staff was very helpful. Also a good location near campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, spacious common areas, good breakfast, plenty of parking, friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay and the food is good too:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammadsadegh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and relaxing place to stay ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, fun staff, nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Staff was great. Restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026