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A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

1. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
United States
William
P4,051
P4,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sonesta Essential Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
United States
Katrina
P6,152
P6,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
United States
Douglas
P4,797
P5,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
United States
Melanie E
P5,518
P6,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.
A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.
A dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.
A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

5. Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
Polk City
United States
Frank
P5,079
P6,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Qube Hotel
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
United States
Rachelle
P6,191
P6,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

7. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
United States
Craig
P5,673
P6,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
United States
Michelle
P5,142
P5,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

9. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
United States
Candice
P5,717
P6,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Comfort Inn Story City
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
United States
Pat
P5,543
P6,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"Great place would highly recommend"
Shilo 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good and the room is really clean. We really enjoy staying at this hotel when we're in Des Moines"
Karen 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Fun place"
Ronald 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good
"The tv has hardly anything on it to watch . I would like more options. Otherwise stay was good"
Donita 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay clean environment. Great amenities."
Rajaa 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is always so pleasant and everything is high class. Loved the whirlpool in the room!"
Marcus 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Des Lux Hotel

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