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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers can fuel up for campus adventures at this Ames hotel, where a 24-hour gym keeps them active and a welcoming pool offers relaxation

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Located in the heart of Ames, Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers a convenient base with practical amenities. Guests enjoy to-go breakfast, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, a swimming pool for relaxation, and a business center and lobby coffee for practical needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Ames, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG is in the city centre. Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. Furman Aquatic Center and Story City Carousel are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Iowa State University - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Hotel near Iowa State University
Take advantage of free on-the-go breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Down duvets, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 300 at checkout
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:
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • 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 15 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day
  • Bed sheets fee: USD 25 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels fee: USD 30 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG on 25 Jan 2026 start from NZ$183.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Main Street Cultural District, Octagon Center for the Arts and Furman Aquatic Center. Larson Marsh and Iowa State University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 415 reviews

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

Mark

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

2/10 Terrible

Luke

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Breakfast was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Janice

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

8/10 Good

Denise

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

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and what a hotel should be
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with comfortable bed and very quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Super fast check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rommel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility especially the room and the breakfast area. Breakfast is neatly prepared and tastes great. Highly recommended hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good breakfast helpful staff friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The wonderful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Awesome

The staff was super friendly and the rooms were clean. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was near our destination and served our needs well. It offered breakfast, which was very satisfying. All of the bathroom features suited us, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was strong pressure. Breakfast as delicious. Would definitely stay again and I recommend this hotel. Staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

Clean and comfortable

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here for one night traveling through Iowa back home. Easy access right off 35 and right next to gas station. Super clean and nice facilities. Small pool, but clean. Great breakfast options. Comfy beds. Ames was a nice town with lots of food options. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Nice hotel

Very nice hotel. Spendy but they all are on football games
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dakota was very professional and helpful. He called me when my room was ready and I was able to check in early. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfy and the people are so kind. Breakfast was delicious and Larry was so helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Employees were nice and helpful. The only negative were the eggs for breakfast. Not good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024