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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property
Guests can shop at the on-site grocery store or enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast with scenic views at this welcoming Ames hotel

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Located in central Ames, Hilton Garden Inn offers convenient amenities like on-site shopping, an American cuisine restaurant, and an indoor pool. Travelers can relax on the terrace or in the garden with views. The helpful staff consistently receives praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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One King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton)

Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

King Evolution Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

2 Queens Evolution Rm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ames is home to Hilton Garden Inn Ames. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum. Visit our Ames travel guide
Map
1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, 50014

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University which includes modern architecture and a garden
    Iowa State University
    1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reiman Gardens showing a garden and wild flowers
    Reiman Gardens
    4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Stephens Auditorium
    6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hilton Coliseum
    6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    177 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    4 min drive
  • Perfect Games
    5 min walk
  • Roni's Mac Bar
    4 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
Located close to Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium, Hilton Garden Inn Ames provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and shopping on-site. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille & Lounge, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A reception hall, 3 meeting rooms and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille & Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,591 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Ames on 15 Mar 2026 start from AU$169, 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.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Iowa State University, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium. Jack Trice Stadium and Iowa State Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Ames Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 850 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice amenities . Excellent restaurant and the hotel was so nicely decorated for Xmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the people working In the restaurant over The holidays are excellent helpful people…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room comfortable bed good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great costumer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

TRESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly. Very clean. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and we loved the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice check in lady late at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend the night Staff was extremely helpful and friendly Facility was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place to stay. We were there for graduation weekend and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! The beds are so comfortable and it’s roomy, clean, and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and very clean! We would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! Very nice room. Very clean. The pool was very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Great hotel by ISU

Very clean and comfortable. Located near ISU so perfect location to visit the university. Staff was friendly and expedient with checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at. Staff are friendly and nice. Hotel is well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, doing some renovation's but other than that great staff clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the bed was very comfortable as was the room... i however did notice a few things that I was not quite impressed with. 1. the grout around the shower could use a good clean and 2. when we went to go get ice in the hotel the bucket that they had provided in the room had some mold growing in it. but other than that this hotel worked perfectly for a weekend get away .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff - they were great
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and newer, clean location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Checked in no problems very nice staff room was decent and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024