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Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $105
$93 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Explore the area

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2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Christofferson Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, white linens, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted heater, and a window with sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, white linens, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted heater, and a window with sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Bed With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ames

With a stay at Spark by Hilton Ames, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Christofferson Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Reiman Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Iowa State University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations include double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. 55-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 4500 square feet (418 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 4,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU
Holiday Inn ISU
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel
Radisson Ames Conference Center at ISU
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Ames
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room - friendly staff - very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect clean great hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super excellent quality room, especially considering the reasonable price! Proximity to ISU is super ideal for travelers going to events on campus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and overall the hotel was very clean. The staff was very friendly and very helpful!! I would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was decent. I was happy with my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cheaper than other hotels. Value is great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elyzabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very accommodating staff. Will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice, helpful with everything. Breakfast was great. Lot to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. Wish there was a hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravi Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for only 1 day but it was very nice. Staff was very nice and breakfast was good. I will definitely return to this place again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Clean hotel and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

PiyushKumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not disappointed. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hydee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed to attend an event at the the university nearby. The room was very nice and clean, and staff were very helpful during my stay. Very basic options for breakfast, but I knew that when I booked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updates under new name are great. Everything was new and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

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

Asmaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff. We would stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet. Great sushi restaurant in Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, big room. Staff was amazingly courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, staff friendliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025