Motels in Ames

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Motels in Ames

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A lobby with a reception desk, a blue chair, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted sign.
A bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a towel rack, and a toilet with a safety seat.
A hotel gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Boone

Super 8 by Wyndham Boone
Boone
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Super 8 by Wyndham Boone
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV displaying a sunflower image, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned bedspread.
A coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and a sign about saving dough.
A clean, modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television screen, and a sign encouraging guests to save more for travel.
A dome-shaped building surrounded by a garden with various flowers and plants.

2. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
Marquisville
$68
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, a large mirror, and a shower area.
A reception desk with a computer, a phone, and a small shelf.
A row of vending machines with various beverages and snacks, including Aquafina water, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Coca-Cola.
A residential building with a covered patio and a small gazebo.

3. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Altoona
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
A bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.
A reception area with a desk, a telephone, and a window.
A sign for a hotel named "Palace Inn" with a palm tree icon.

4. Palace Inn

Palace Inn
Saylorville
$65
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Palace Inn
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, a large mirror, and a small window with curtains.
A row of vending machines with various beverages, including Aquafina water, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Coca-Cola.
A courtyard with a gazebo, brick buildings, and snow on the ground.
A courtyard with a covered seating area, brick buildings, and snow on the ground.

5. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Altoona
$71
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
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Top landmarks in Ames

A glass greenhouse, a statue, and a stone sign at Reiman Gardens.

Reiman Gardens

9.6/10 (225 reviews)
Reiman Gardens is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Ames, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Reiman Gardens, you'll love Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, just a short drive away.
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A street lined with parked cars, a mural, and various storefronts.

Main Street Cultural District

9.2/10 (172 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Main Street Cultural District when in Ames.
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A sign for Iowa State University's Farm House Museum, located at 601 Farm House Lane.

Farm House Museum

9.0/10 (33 reviews)
Farm House Museum is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Ames, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Ames has to offer, head to Iowa State University, Stephens Auditorium, and Iowa State Center.
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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)
You can catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium, located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Ames. If you think Jack Trice Stadium is cool, you also might like Hilton Coliseum, located nearby.
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Stephens Auditorium

9.0/10 (187 reviews)
Stephens Auditorium is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Ames, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Ames has to offer, head to Iowa State Center, Hilton Coliseum, and Jack Trice Stadium.
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Hilton Coliseum

9.4/10 (263 reviews)
You can catch an event at Hilton Coliseum, located 1.3 mi (2 km) from central Ames. If you think Hilton Coliseum is cool, you also might like Jack Trice Stadium, located nearby.
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Iowa State Center

9.4/10 (114 reviews)
Iowa State Center is worth a visit, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Ames.
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Furman Aquatic Center

8.6/10 (35 reviews)
If thrills are what you're after, head to Furman Aquatic Center, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Ames. If you have fun at Furman Aquatic Center, you'll love Octagon Center for the Arts, located nearby.
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Ames and related destinations

Wander through Iowa State University's campus, where the Campanile tower chimes across manicured lawns and Reiman Gardens showcases butterflies in glass-enclosed splendor. The Main Street Cultural District offers shops in historic buildings that escaped the architectural blandness afflicting most Midwestern downtowns. Cyclones fans create seismic activity at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, their enthusiasm suggesting sports here might be religion rather than hobby. The Octagon Center displays local art that's surprisingly sophisticated for a town this size. Between government research facilities and the university, Ames maintains a curious blend of agricultural roots and scientific innovation – a college town where test tubes and tractors coexist in unexpected harmony.

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A clock tower at Iowa State University surrounded by lush greenery.

Find out more about Ames

Ames is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants. Take in the local culture of Ames at Stephens Auditorium and Farm House Museum. You might find that sights like Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum are worth a visit.