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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
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Indoor pool
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Pet-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Ames with free parking
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and within walking distance of Reiman Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include an off-lead area and litter trays.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Reiman Gardens and a few minutes from Jack Trice Stadium
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area and litter trays
As a guest of Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ames hotel.

The IowaStater – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The IowaStater

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (20,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express 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: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • An off-lead area and litter trays are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Gateway Ames
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Ames
Hotel Gateway
Gateway Hotel Conference Center
Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 850 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1205 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judson

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value Clean room Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and clean. But it is a few miles from food (2 miles or so). Gettin into the building from the parking lot was weird - I didn't see any ramp so had to carry suitcases (only a few steps but still not great). The thing that really bothered me was housekeeping started tapping on doors announcing "housekeeping!" at 7:30 am. I had DND on my door but still woke up to them in the hall knocking on other doors. So annoying after getting in late the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at the Gateway for years and like it very much. We are still disappointed by their recently changed pet policy, which charges quite a bit extra. Plus, their breakfast policy (one breakfast coupon per night) is problematic. It means that if we're staying for one night, only one of us gets to have breakfast the next morning. That's weird. Why not allow at least two people to have breakfast? My concern is that their management wants to claim to be "pet friendly" and offer "free breakfast" for people who are searching for those items. Then, the reality is something else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Elmhurst

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room and good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

George

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

Nice clean place

All good except room price on two football days was quite high. Also, at 7:15 a.m. the roof workers were throwing large chunks of wood into a large container - this makes great noise. I had planned to sleep in that day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No review
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with updated rooms and very friendly staff! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub and pool area are never available when we stay here. This is the 3rd time. Do they close because of football weekends?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos E.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Excellent hotel.

Very clean. Excellent stay. Easy access to University, Reiman Gardens and interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025