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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.
A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a nameplate, and a computer.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.
A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit options, a kettle, and condiments.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2600 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hilton Coliseum
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a green armchair, a desk with a computer, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a television.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

1 King Bed Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ames

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG places you within a few miles (5 km) of Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts. This hotel has 75 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
45-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3 percent
  • Utility fee: USD 5.95 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG on Oct 4, 2026 start from $122, 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's there to see within easy reach of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

This hotel is located in Ames, close to Jack Trice Stadium, Main Street Cultural District, and Hilton Coliseum. You'll also find Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium within a short drive.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG have a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG offers free on-the-go breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 456 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast & coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean. We arrived late and the staff was veery helpful with the check in process and answering any questions. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, & very friendly staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and good employees
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean; requested extra pillows and it was ready before we even checked in. Very friendly staff. Could use a little more selection for breakfast, but what they did have tasted good & was hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, breakfast had many options, coffee was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. There were tons of kids for a dance competition and I didn’t hear a thing in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was very good and the staff were very friendly and did a great job with customer service. A lot of people forget how important CS is but the staff including the guy handling breakfast did an outstanding job
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast buffet in morning. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our air unit wasn’t working in our room, but staff worked to move us quickly to another room. Very clean , great breakfast, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Amenities
Great location and views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff was amazing. She made me feel welcome and answered all my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lady at check-in was very nice and made us feel welcome. Room clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have no complaints. The location is safe and clean. Breakfast was good. I have a son who will be attending Iowa State. I will stay here for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very exceptable. Allrhe staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome. Very clean. Very hospitable staff-front desk, housekeeping, breakfast attendant. Great breakfast selections over multiple days. Excellent parking. Safety. Location. I only wish there was a hot tub with the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, good breakfast, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023