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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Octagon Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, a meeting room and dry cleaning are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides 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. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Iowa State University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Main Street Cultural District and a few minutes from Octagon Center for the Arts
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3 per cent
  • Utility fee: USD 5.95 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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, 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 437 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, & very friendly staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lady at check-in was very nice and made us feel welcome. Room clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Luke

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

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very exceptable. Allrhe staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast buffet in morning. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Breakfast was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. And parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, staff friendly and provided parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, good breakfast, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what we need for room going to ISU game. Early checkin was great. Staff was prepared and very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness. Quit. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barb

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

Great hotel

Very nice hotel. We have stayed at several in Ames and this is by far the nicest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024