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Iowa House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Free daily full breakfast
Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ames

Iowa House is located within a mile (2 km) of Iowa State University and Farm House Museum. This 13-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa State University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hilton Coliseum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Welch Ave. Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Macubana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AJs Liquor #2 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University
Iowa House features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. A stay here includes free parking. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and an arcade/game room.
26-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer jetted tubs and hair dryers. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

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 50 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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Iowa House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Ames, a short 16-minute walk from Farm House Museum and also 16 minutes on foot from Stephens Auditorium. You'll also find Iowa State Center and Brunnier Art Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Iowa House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Iowa House include a casino at the property?

No, Iowa House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Iowa House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Iowa House?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a jetted bathtub and a pillowtop mattress as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Iowa House?

No, but all guestrooms at this bed & breakfast have jetted bathtubs.

Does Iowa House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Iowa House serves free full breakfasts on weekday mornings from its snack bar.

Does Iowa House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Iowa House.

Does Iowa House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies at Iowa House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Iowa House.

Iowa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 812 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keevan

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Hot Breakfast provided with both meat and vegetarian options. The bed were super comfortable and the bathroom spacious. Pictures don’t do this place justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful historical building with clean rooms, great staff, easy check-in, etc, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Unique Experience, Blast from the Past

We really enjoyed staying here. The building was originally a fraternity house (Delta Chi), but it's completely refurbished and full bathrooms have been added to each room. It's a few walkable blocks from campus. The breakfast was nice. Iowa State alums will really like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, close to campus, clean, warm atmosphere, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place with breakfast. Check-in and out was easy. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Iowa House. The room was comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the long tables supported friendly conversation with other guests. The staff were friendly and helpful. I hope to return for another stay at a later date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and lovely B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Iowa House for four days. The room was wonderful. It was clean and cozy. The air conditioner made so much less noise than those at hotels. The towels were plentiful and clean. The bathtub had jets. The breakfast was delicious. The Iowa House is so conveniently located near restaurants and the campus. We absolutely loved our stay there and would recommend it to everyone. If I travel to Iowa State again, I will definitely stay at the Iowa House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUGH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More than adequate. Hoping breakfast is good. Checkin by code. Nice old house/inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brook

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay! Very clean and comfortable. Loved the jetted tub. Staff was kind and friendly and breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, beautiful place. The breakfasts were fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

A delightful stay in Ames Iowa

The room was very well appointed and very comfortable and had everything we needed. The food and the service were all first rate at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint home converted the hotel. Comfortable and clean. Very quiet and private. Adjoins Iowa State campus. Easy access from freeway. Secure and private lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

an inn full of historical memories.

The host is super. The room is full of 90's atmosphere with many midwestern features. But some of them are too old such as the sink counter. I was not able to find the shower converter the first night. That seems a common issue. Overall, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
We drive to Minnesota once a year. We won’t stay anywhere else. The staff is friendly and helpful, the location is quiet and within walking distance of restaurants, and it’s an easy drive to get to and from I-35. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and homelike with gracious staff, walkable to campus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babatope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at the Iowa House! So comfortable, clean, and welcoming. It is so close to campus that we could actually walk. The breakfast was delicious. The breakfast server and chef were attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property well located for short trip to Ames and the university
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast, the snacks and all the sweet little touches at Iowa house!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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