Top 10 Hotels Near Main Street Cultural District in Ames for 2026

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the poolside area, including seating and a wall with a motivational quote.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

3.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

Maddox

P6,635

P7,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and a small porch with potted plants.

2. Iowa House

3.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

Cody

P7,441

P8,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Michelle

P5,770

P6,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2.9 km from Main Street Cultural District

Judith

P6,344

P7,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Darci

P6,877

P7,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

1.8 km from Main Street Cultural District

Rachelle

P5,968

P6,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a bar area with stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

2.9 km from Main Street Cultural District

Debra

P7,390

P8,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

3 km from Main Street Cultural District

Victor

P6,334

P7,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A breakfast buffet area with a microwave, hot beverages, and various food items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Stephen

P6,334

P7,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign directing to the daily grind.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a lounge area with chairs, and a view of the outside through patterned windows.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Nalee

P6,326

P7,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows.

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Deborah

P6,132

P6,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel named "Quality Inn & Suites" with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A restaurant with wooden walls and a green patterned floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden walls, stone accents, and framed pictures on the walls.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Alexis R

P4,700

P5,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and three wall-mounted pictures depicting outdoor scenes.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a blue accent wall. There are several hanging pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a NexTap self-service kiosk, a reception desk, a computer, and a seating area with a plant.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

0.6 km from Main Street Cultural District

Karen

P5,268

P5,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a glass coffee table.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a brick pathway, and a house with white siding.

14. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

11.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Ryan

P5,958

P6,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

15. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.4 km from Main Street Cultural District

Katsuya

P6,144

P6,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

16. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

3.3 km from Main Street Cultural District

Mandy

P5,934

P6,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

17. Comfort Inn Story City

18.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

keith

P5,757

P6,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

3.5 km from Main Street Cultural District

Jonathan

P4,045

P4,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

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.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

5.7 km from Main Street Cultural District

Melissa

P5,277

P5,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

5.6 km from Main Street Cultural District

Katherine

P5,712

P6,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Main Street Cultural District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 884 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 627 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames	9.4 Exceptional 654 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 335 reviews	View

Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

Qube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good price, friendly staff and a clean room"

American Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms easy parking and the restaurant next store has great food and prices"

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great and hotel was easy to get to!!! Would recommend"

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is our favorite when visiting Ames. The location is ideal. The staff is friendly and always been helpful. The rooms are modern and clean. The restaurant and bar are very convenient if you don't want to leave the property to seek out food/drinks. We have not used the amenities such as weight room, pool, etc. so I can't speak to that."

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff does not dress professionally, but don't let that fool you. They do a great job."

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"Staff was helpful"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful beds, good breakfast with good options and clean common areas as well as the rooms. I would stay again!"

Baymont by Wyndham Boone

8/10 Good

"I like the pool which is open till 10pm. Guests can still swim for late check in. There is no lotion only shampoo and conditioner. Bar soap is so hard to wash off so slippery just towel off. It might have so much moisturizer. There is a fly in the room. I like the beds and shower. The fridge is big, you can put enough food and drinks. Breakfast: there is cereal but no milk. Milk came when we are all done eating. Staff are nice ."

Other attractions near Main Street Cultural District

Brunnier Art Museum

8.6/10 (23 reviews)

Be inspired by the decorative art exhibits at this university museum in central Iowa, where small-town America meets global culture.

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Octagon Center for the Arts

7.2/10 (12 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Octagon Center for the Arts during your stay in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Cinemark Ames Movies 12

You can take time to visit Cinemark Ames Movies 12 during your travels to Ames. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Hilton Coliseum

9.4/10 (263 reviews)

Catch an event at Hilton Coliseum during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Furman Aquatic Center

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Furman Aquatic Center during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Iowa State Center

9.4/10 (114 reviews)

After visiting Iowa State Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Stephens Auditorium

9.0/10 (187 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Stephens Auditorium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Main Street Cultural District?

Main Street Cultural District is located in Ames. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 31 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Main Street Cultural District?

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Main Street Cultural District. Other good choices within 5 miles include Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Main Street Cultural District?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Main Street Cultural District.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Main Street Cultural District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Main Street Cultural District.

What can I see and do near Main Street Cultural District?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Farm House Museum and Brunnier Art Museum. Create some family memories at Octagon Center for the Arts and Furman Aquatic Center. If you've got some time to explore the area around Main Street Cultural District, you may want to make a stop by Hilton Coliseum, Jack Trice Stadium, and Veenker Memorial Golf Course.

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Our top choices for Main Street Cultural District hotels

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

2. Iowa House

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

12. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

14. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

15. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

16. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

17. Comfort Inn Story City

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

Qube Hotel

American Inn & Suites

Spark by Hilton Ames

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Sonesta Essential Ames

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Baymont by Wyndham Boone

Other attractions near Main Street Cultural District

Brunnier Art Museum

Octagon Center for the Arts

Cinemark Ames Movies 12

Hilton Coliseum

Furman Aquatic Center

Iowa State Center

Stephens Auditorium

Jack Trice Stadium

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