Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames hotel with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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In the heart of Ames, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames offers a vibrant atmosphere with a 24-hour gym and business center. Begin your day with to-go breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi; unwind at the swimming pool or grab a coffee from the lobby.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
£72
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE) | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Iowa State University - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 300 at checkout
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Roll-in shower
  • Transfer shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Bed sheets are available for an extra charge of USD 25 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of USD 30 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
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

Ames Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Ames
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Express Ames Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG puts you in the heart of Ames. Popular attractions include Iowa State University, which is 8 minutes away by car.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and satisfying with many guests praising the quality and variety of the options. (16 reviews)
  • Parking was well-lit and easily accessible with secure entry doors. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. And parking was easy.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast buffet in morning. Wonderful place to stay.
Kristine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Nice place to stay
Vanessa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean, beds very comfy. Pillows perfect.. pool was too cold for my grandson. Breakfast was good..had overall good stay.
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what we need for room going to ISU game. Early checkin was great. Staff was prepared and very accommodating and helpful.
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.
mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was clean, staff friendly and provided parking.
Sarah, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent breakfast!
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Experience
Kayla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and what a hotel should be
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!
Theresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Friendly staff. Super fast check in
Sherri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in good location
Angilene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only a few miles east of a main north/south road through Ames. Large rooms, comfy bed with actual king size pillows (1 feather/down & 1 fiberfill) clean room, but housekeeping only shows up if requested.in-room; disclosed at checkin. Large refrigerator had been defrosted! Internal noise abatement features worked well, but outside noise come through, and the highway is close by. Room airconditioner was operational but the thermostat was in need of a tuneup. Parking is well lit and card secured entry doors on 3 sides are handy when the weather is unpleasant. I would definitely stay here again.
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and peaceful experience
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel with comfortable bed and very quiet room
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff was excellent
Heather j, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Comfortable room, friendly help.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, good breakfast, friendly service
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Very nice hotel. We have stayed at several in Ames and this is by far the nicest
barb, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very helpfull at check in.
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff was excellent, very clean property and rooms. Comfortable beds and bedding, and the breakfast is excellent. Would definitely stay here again!
Alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean facility especially the room and the breakfast area. Breakfast is neatly prepared and tastes great. Highly recommended hotel.
Rommel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good breakfast helpful staff friendly staff
Michele T, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The wonderful staff.
Arthur, 5-night trip