About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities including a work desk, refrigerator, and free toilet comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, free WiFi, and modern amenities including a work desk, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Facilities and Services: Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include a lift, 24-hour front desk, minimarket, child-friendly buffet, business area, and luggage storage. Dining Options: A continental buffet breakfast is served with warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. Location and Attractions: Located in Ames, the hotel is 61 km from Des Moines International Airport and near Iowa State Center (7 km) and Jack Trice Stadium (9 km). Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, convenient location, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adriana
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    I liked the room. The location was good. The staff was helpful and nice.
  • Sadiya
    United States United States
    Breakfast was good - always a good variety, would be nice if they could share a menu online so we can plan ahead based on whats available. Pool was clean and my kids enjoyed it - had depths of 3', 4, and 5' in its deepest section with lots of...
  • Sawyer
    United States United States
    I liked how neat the front lobby was and how well kept the pool and breakfast areas were taken care of
  • Marcia
    United States United States
    This property is very near the ramps to I-35, so is very convenient for travelers. The standard king room was not overly large, but the bed was very comfortable, and the property is very clean and seemed well-kept. We did not use the breakfast,...
  • Bettie
    United States United States
    I loved the cooked oatmeal for breakfast option....rarely found on a breakfast buffet. Staff very friendly! Very clean!
  • Nancy
    United States United States
    Property was easy to find and staff all very friendly and helpful. My room had been cleaned by Barb and was spotless and comfortable. Had an appointment early morning at Mary Greeley hospital which was just down the road.
  • Karl
    United States United States
    Room was spacious and clean. The room was able to accommodate 5 persons. The breakfast was acceptable. All around good for us.
  • Rick
    United States United States
    Breakfast was very good. Room was nice. Appreciated the handicapped bathroom. All staff was very friendly. Very clean.room
  • Anonymous
    United States United States
    I felt very safe, it was very clean. The people were very nice.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
US$15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.