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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel their day before diving into productivity or leisure at this convenient hotel near Iowa State University

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Econo Lodge Ames offers a full breakfast to start the day right. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, use the business center, or handle laundry on-site. Meeting rooms accommodate groups, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Ames Dog Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Wendy's
  • Hickory Park
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Taco Bell

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
At Econo Lodge Ames, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Econo Lodge Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12, Ames Dog Park, and Main Street Cultural District. Octagon Center for the Arts is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 791 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amar

Need to improve the housekeeping and environment surrounding. Very good and strategic location in Ames. Very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J

Nice affordable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kaylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

SALLIE

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a dump. Trash piled up, front driveway inaccessible, hallways and rooms smell bad (bo+weed+spices), carpet stained and tattered. The room itself was basic and clean, but the smell was everywhere and the hallways are unpleasant. Don’t stay here unless you have to.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

STEVE

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, musty, threadbare.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

Mostly Positives!!

Room was spacious and clean. Hallways had a distinct unpleasant smell. Check in was friendly and efficient. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs!!
Bed bugs sadly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Not super clean. Wouldn’t stay unless had to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

nikki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was piles of trash all around the building. Every garbage can was over flowing. The pool was drained. The laundry room appeared operating but found out after putting 8 quaters in the washer it didnt work. The ice machines were out of order. The breakfast was a some fruit and a muffin. The room was dirty, there was food all over the floor. The hallways smelled like weed and cat piss. There was a homeless dude that creeped around the hallways all night. No coffee. The phone in the room barley had volume. It was such a terrible experience. I will never reserve a room thru expedia again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNA

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were so kind and welcoming upon check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Kinda old facilities but worked for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. No issues and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management was friendly recognized me by name and readily responded to any requests or concerns. The property did need some updates. First night stay was very full so room I was in had major water damage that had yet to be repaired and room updates. They needed to come update the cable box so TV could be watched
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is old and needs some updating but I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. They knew the places to go to eat. The rooms were big and clean, the bed was very comfortable, and everything in the rooms like the refrigerator & shower worked well. It was an excellent price. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

awesome king size bed

one of the best motel beds I have slept in in a long time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tristan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint i have is the breakfast was cold. Biscuits and gravy were cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean. Broken ice machine. Bugs in shower tub. Excess hair in bathroom. Thin walls and ceiling. Nice people but the facilities are in desperate need of updates and care.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price. Our room was clean and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Arland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Comfortable beds. Needed housekeeping to supply a stopper for the bathtub. For some reason, the door key/cards needed to be renewed more than once over the course of five days. Fortunately the manager was always at the desk to take care of the problem. All in all, it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

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

Good with the bad.

The hotel and staff were fine. The bus load of people staying there were slobs, annoying and breakfast "grab-it-all" idiots.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025