Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Pet-friendly hotel with indoor pool, connected to the convention centre, near Reiman Gardens

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Property grounds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Lobby lounge
Outdoor wedding area
Near Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or rejuvenate in the spa tub, then enjoy breakfast at The IowaStater. With an indoor pool, gym, hiking/biking activities nearby and helpful staff on hand.
VIP Access
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
£68
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Iowa State Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Brunnier Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Provisions Lot F - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University puts you within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The IowaStater, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 187 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 3 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Off-lead area and litter boxes available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (20000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1978
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The IowaStater – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per week

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Gateway Ames
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Ames
Hotel Gateway
Gateway Hotel Conference Center
Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 3 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas and litter trays are available.

Is parking offered on site at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University also has a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The IowaStater.

What's the area around Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University like?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is a short 20-minute walk from Reiman Gardens and 10 minutes' walk from Christofferson Park. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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