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Iowa House

3.0 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast near Iowa State University
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Iowa House

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)
Front of property
Dining
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206) | Bathroom
Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Overview of Iowa House

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Ames by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Ames by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Popular LocationHilton Coliseum3 min drive
  • Popular LocationIowa State University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium5 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)48 min drive
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Room options

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

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ames

Iowa House is located in Ames. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Reiman Gardens and McHose Park. Furman Aquatic Center and Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk
  • Iowa State Center - 19 min walk
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Welch Ave Station - 4 min walk
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 7 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 7 min walk
  • Panda Express - 12 min walk
  • Seasons Marketplace - 20 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Bed & breakfast near Iowa State University
Located close to Jack Trice Stadium, Iowa House provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and an arcade/games room. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms and a computer station
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Iowa House offer thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–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

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 and check-out are 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is Iowa House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iowa House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iowa House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iowa House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iowa House located?

Situated in Ames, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Farm House Museum and Iowa State University. Stephens Auditorium and Iowa State Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Iowa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 680 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 680 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 680 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 680 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 680 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B with so much historic character and modern amenities like wifi and combination locks. Bed was so comfortable. And the breakfast was perfect. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Iowa House is our favorite place to stay when visiting Ames. The staff is wonderful and we always end up meeting great people around the breakfast table 💕 Right across the street from campus and some great little restaurants just a couple blocks away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only concern was the tape on the vanity in the bathroom. Otherwise, everything was fantastic! I would definitely recommend! We will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to isu. Property as advertised. Great value. Excellent breakfast, prepared to order. Room & beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my 5th time staying at Iowa House. I love it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at Iowa House. Walkable to everywhere on campus, very comfortable and quiet. Breakfast always wonderful highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024