Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2137 Isaac Newton Drive, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Ames Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ames

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames places you within a few miles (5 km) of Ames Dog Park. This 76-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Ames Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Iowa State University - 5 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames features an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and express check-out.
Guests can expect LCD TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (34 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2007
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-noon
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Fairfield Inn Marriott Ames
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames on Jun 28, 2026 start from $113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

This hotel is located in Ames, close to Octagon Center for the Arts, Main Street Cultural District, and Jack Trice Stadium. You'll also find Reiman Gardens and Hilton Coliseum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames include a casino on the premises?

No, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free wired internet as well as an indoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames serves free continental breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames.

Are there connecting rooms at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames that offer a balcony.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 457 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful staff and amenities ,clean, easy access to the rest of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was always courteous and kind. They offered free breakfast, which was good, and water bottles. We enjoyed our stay, we would have liked for the pool and exercise center to be open.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Fairfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Nice breakfast. Amply seating for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fine, there is wear on some of the furniture and in the bathrooms. Overall though it is a fine hotel. The breakfast was very good and fresh. Hot water for tea available 24 hours a day is nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price and excellent stay Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great employees, comfy beds, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Very nice room!! Pool was nice too!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel

Great location near university, clean, safe and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Good hotel

Great hotel, large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, just didn’t realize the lack of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel was great breakfast and the room was very comfortable. A little disappointed that the pool was closed and air conditioning was out in the gym.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Iowa State University where we have a student
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near of highway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk agent extremely nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and good rates. Room was very clean and comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Really enjoyes the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the friendly staff at check-in including a complimentary cookie and 24-hour coffee/tea bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and attentive. Hotel was basic yet served our purpose. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022