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Red Roof Inn Ames

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a checkered bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a door.
A compact kitchenette with a vending machine, a window with a view of a parking lot, and a refrigerator.
A restaurant with tables and chairs, a view through a window, and a Red Roof sign.
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a mini-fridge.
A reception area with a stone wall, a red door, a red leather chair, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1418 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Ames Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a window with a view of a car, and a wall-mounted heater.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a window, and a view of the outside.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

ADA Accessible Full Bed Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ames

With a stay at Red Roof Inn Ames in Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Ames Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Ames Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Iowa State University - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Roof Inn Ames

Red Roof Inn Ames offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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 continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1982
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Super 8 Hotel Ames
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Ames Super 8
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Super 8 Wyndham Ames Hotel
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Red Roof Inn Ames Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 154 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 901 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff, clean room. It was what we expected when booking at this level hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
An affordable, clean hotel. The family that runs it are awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 week stay, enjoyed breakfast nearly every day (waffle maker a big plus!). Nice and quiet during stay and room was clean and good service.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was terrible Showers are dirty, sink counter top was all busted up, beds we're extremely hard, floors were dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Room is very modern and an overall nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Krista

The staff was very nice. We reserved a double bed through Expedia, but go a single.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely update except older but clean tub surround. Water pressure was low but super great value at $44 for a Monday
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. When the YV had a problem, one of the staff worked quickly and fixed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was just looking for a reasonable price for a lil getaway not far from Nevada & it was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rasy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean building, working AC, safe area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia keeps hounding me to complete this rating even though I cancelled my stay and never checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Amenities
Easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Venkatesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price with proximity to college. Not fancy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

The owner said he did not have 2 rooms. Only one room that was twice as much. Later when Hotels.com contacted me, he gave me the room at the reserved price, but charge me twice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, heater worked great, nice and quiet. Water heater did not work at night but did the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kaylyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annelise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I likes it all. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very solid experience

The room was recently remodeled. A few overlooked details; but, all in all a very solid experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel was fine, room clean and bed comfortable. Apparently someone removed the grate on the air conditioner and defecated inside and replaced the cover
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

KATRINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was okay. Very dark. The bathroom had one dim light.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Hotel has been updated & every thing is very nice & fresh. Hotel staff was very accommodating when the TV, refrigerator & microwave wouldn’t work. Someone had removed the adapter. The staff immediately moved us to another room across the hall. The usual breakfast which was as good as any. No charge for our dog. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025