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1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (672 reviews)
"The general manager at the front desk was super nice and helpful. Property was very clean and well maintained."
United States
Tasha
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"
United States
David
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in Ames."
United States
William
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

4. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,434 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff"
United States
Kristin
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"The facility was clean and the Staff very welcoming. Breakfast selection was very good."
United States
Tim
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Comfort Inn Story City

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
2.0 star property
Ames
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay. No pool, but that's ok."
United States
Kathleen
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

7. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
2.0 star property
Ames
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"
United States
Bertis
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Sonesta Essential Ames

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable bed, comfortable fold out sofa bed, friendly staff"
United States
Kristina
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,052 reviews)
"Nice place! Would stay again!"
United States
Paula
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

10. Best Western Holiday Manor

Best Western Holiday Manor
2.5 star property
Newton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Easy access off I80. Room was clean- great free breakfast. Staff friendly and plenty of parking"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Best Western Holiday Manor

11. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
2.5 star property
Boone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (482 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
William
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

12. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
Ankeny
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (378 reviews)
"New hotel and everything worked great!"
United States
Kristi
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
Altoona
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (746 reviews)
"Breakfast was great"
United States
Kim
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

14. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 reviews)
"Great location. Clean room, lobby and breakfast area. Justin at the front desk is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"
United States
Brandi
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

15. Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
2.5 star property
Polk City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (832 reviews)
"Good place"
United States
Jaime
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Qube Hotel

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake
3.0 star property
Clear Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room, good location, plenty of breakfast options."
United States
Ginger
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
2.5 star property
Johnston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (888 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful."
United States
Rosalee
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

18. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake
2.5 star property
Clear Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great staff…nice location…wish we’d had more time to explore the area."
United States
Kathy
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

19. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,323 reviews)
"Breakfast fantastic!"
United States
Wayne
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

20. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean! Would stay here again!!"
United States
Karen
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
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