Spark by Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- Pet friendly
- 24/7 front desk
- Parking included
$80
$80
$71 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Explore the area
2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010
- Christofferson ParkPlace, Christofferson Park5 min walk
- Iowa State UniversityPlace, Iowa State University2 min drive
- Reiman GardensPlace, Reiman Gardens2 min drive
Room options
Room, 1 King Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room, 2 Queen Beds
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room, Multiple Beds
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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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 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Christofferson Park. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Reiman Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Jack Trice Stadium.
What's nearby
- Christofferson Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Iowa State University - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
- Reiman Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
- Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
- Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
Getting around
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
- The Mucky Duck Pub - 3 min drive
- Casey's - 3 min drive
- Wasabi - 3 min drive
- Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - 3 min drive
- Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - 3 min drive
About this property
Spark by Hilton Ames
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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 business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist 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
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
- Business center
- 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 business center
- 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 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
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Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel
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Spark by Hilton Ames Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
10 - Excellent
11
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness