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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Outdoor wedding area
Property grounds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
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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
(12 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
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

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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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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 clean guestrooms and the location
  • 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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
  • 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

  • Free 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

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. 727 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1052 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

They didn’t have my rooms.

We had reserved 5 rooms for ISU graduation and when we got there they had none under my name. Then said one system you aren’t in and another system you have one room. I showed my reservation I made on Hotels.com and that didn’t help until I said I need 5 rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly. Safe and easy parking. Room clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there for 15 years. It is always great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay and the front desk was extremely professional and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaila, LAKE GENEVA

Liked: Staff & service
Close proximity to the school. Super easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young Hoon, Woodbury

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good overall. Clean, spacious, swimming pool w/hot tub and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice modern rooms. Cool air, comfy beds. Nice size pool area. Walking trails close by. Restraunt on 2nd floor had good food. The food was really good, portion sizes were almost too large. We got a variery and the Cy's fries and mac-n-cheese was a hit with the kids. The mixed drinks were not good. We would definately stay there again but would skip the restaraunt. Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Brookfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful inside and out. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was quiet very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Brookfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice room. Had difficulty with shower, complicated to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENT, GILBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in all areas
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and staff were as attentive as they could be. Had an event there and the hotel bar/restaurant wasn't staffed maybe as well as it could have been. The "buffet" brunch was a concern. $16.99 (I think) per person and really it was very similar to many complimentary continental breakfasts we've had. Ok if not complimentary but it definitely was overpriced for what it was. Seemed short staffed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was enjoyable. My wife and son were able to try the breakfast and were content. The one drawback for my wife was that the barn door on the bathroom did not close completely. This was better than our last stay when the barn door had partially fallen off the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marsha, Monona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Winderful updated facility, recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025