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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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Front of property - evening/night
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Indoor pool
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$118
$105 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 24 - May 25

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2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Octagon Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ames

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Main Street Cultural District. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Octagon Center for the Arts and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Furman Aquatic Center.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Furman Aquatic Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides 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. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Ames
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Express Ames Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 429 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, & very friendly staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness. Quit. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JARROD

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very friendly. Staff asked where we were coming from and joked a bit with us as we checked in. Clean place overall. Didn't get to use the pool because of our itinerary but hopefully another time. Looked clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. And parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Breakfast was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location and views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dashty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only a few miles east of a main north/south road through Ames. Large rooms, comfy bed with actual king size pillows (1 feather/down & 1 fiberfill) clean room, but housekeeping only shows up if requested.in-room; disclosed at checkin. Large refrigerator had been defrosted! Internal noise abatement features worked well, but outside noise come through, and the highway is close by. Room airconditioner was operational but the thermostat was in need of a tuneup. Parking is well lit and card secured entry doors on 3 sides are handy when the weather is unpleasant. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Attila

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what we need for room going to ISU game. Early checkin was great. Staff was prepared and very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was so comfortable .Room was clean .Breakfast in morning was great! Check in and check out quick.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, beds very comfy. Pillows perfect.. pool was too cold for my grandson. Breakfast was good..had overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025