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Iowa House

3.0 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Front of property
Fireplace
Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $151
$135 nightly
$151 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

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405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ames

With a stay at Iowa House in Ames, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Stephens Auditorium. .This bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Brunnier Art Museum and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hilton Coliseum.
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What's nearby

  • Farm House Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa State Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iowa State University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roni's Mac Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Welch Ave. Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Iowa House offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.

This Ames bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Iowa House. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Ames? This bed & breakfast has 325 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Iowa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 849 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomier than expected, courteous staff, clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast and visiting with other guests as we ate. We also loved the close proximity to campus town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, very friendly staffs, and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time guest. The most comfortable stay I've had in a long time. Everything met expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

I love staying here. It's not fancy, but feels home like.Everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is quaint and cozy. Our room was clean, well-appointed, and featured lovely details that made you feel like you were in a home. The breakfast was fantastic (egg bake, toast, fresh fruits, etc) and the dining area was adorable. Such a wonderful gem right on campus. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here several times over the years and always love it. Staff is amazing. Iowa House is always beautifully decorated and convenient. It’s a B&B with modern, reliable, facilities and services.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast was fantastic every day and the proprietors were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming accommodations and clean. The staff is friendly and attended to requests as needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and lovely B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t believe I contemplated booking a hotel over this place because I was concerned that the blinds would let in street lights; the wooden blinds and wide window framing blocked out the light from outside very well. The Iowa House is, HANDS DOWN, the BEST overnight stay I’ve ever had! Jet tub, complimentary bath salts, a breakfast fit for a king, comfortable bed, charming, quaint, special, quiet, short walk to campus and awesome eateries…. Literally, 10/10. I am so glad we booked our night at the Iowa House!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hours, great location with great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful historical building with clean rooms, great staff, easy check-in, etc, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, wonderful place! We stay there every year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, close to campus, clean, warm atmosphere, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, beautiful place. The breakfasts were fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding morning breakfast and fabulous host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast, nice public spaces . Seven couples stayed here for a reunion and the venue was ideal. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025