What is the best budget hotel in Ames?

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites (2500 University Boulevard): 8.3/10 · 132 reviews · €88 / night · Guests say: “Location: Near the campus and restaurants with easy access to the veterinary hospital.”

What is the best value hotel in Ames?

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames (2125 Isaac Newton Dr): 9.2/10 · 60 reviews · €114 / night

What is the best luxury hotel in Ames?

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus (1310 Dickinson Avenue): 8.6/10 · 376 reviews · €104 / night · Guests say: “Room Cleanliness: Spotless and well-maintained rooms.”

Where should I stay in Ames?

Our three picks are in 2500 University Boulevard, 2125 Isaac Newton Dr, 1310 Dickinson Avenue. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Ames.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 9 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Ames, United States: Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites (budget), Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames (best value) and Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

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At a glance

BudgetBest Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites8.3/10 · €88 / night Best ValueHome2 Suites By Hilton Ames9.2/10 · €114 / night Upscale alternativeSleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus8.6/10 · €104 / night

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites, Ames

Budget

8.3€88 / night

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

★★★2500 University Boulevard

Best forSmart-budget trips · Wellness breaks · Pool days

8.3/10 from 132 guest reviews
Chosen from 9 hotels

132 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

Guests sayLocation: Near the campus and restaurants with easy access to the veterinary hospital.
Breakfast: Hot options like eggs and sausage, though some items served cold or dry.

Pool
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Spa
Free parking

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 132 guest reviews; joint review-score position 9 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €88.40 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €88.40/night versus a sample median of €127.03/night (30% below the median).
Location: Ames, Ames. Address: 2500 University Boulevard. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Best Value★ Our pick

9.2€114 / night

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

★★★2125 Isaac Newton Dr

Best forMost travellers · Pool days

9.2/10 from 60 guest reviews
Chosen from 9 hotels

60 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

9.2/10 with a balanced reference price · gym, pool.

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 60 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €114.18/night versus a sample median of €127.03/night (10% below the median).
Location: Ames, Ames. Address: 2125 Isaac Newton Dr. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus, Ames

Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now

8.6€104 / night

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

★★★★1310 Dickinson Avenue

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Pool days

8.6/10 from 376 guest reviews
Chosen from 9 hotels

376 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

Guests sayRoom Cleanliness: Spotless and well-maintained rooms.
Room Soundproofing: Peaceful for many, though overhead footsteps and mechanical sounds are sometimes audible.

Pool
Spa
Free parking
Great breakfast

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Why this Upscale alternative pick

Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 376 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €104.41/night versus a sample median of €127.03/night (18% below the median).
Location: Ames, Ames. Address: 1310 Dickinson Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Ames

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

2500 University Boulevard

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Wellness breaks, Pool days

Best Value

2125 Isaac Newton Dr

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days

Upscale alternative

1310 Dickinson Avenue

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Pool days

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Ames hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites	2500 University Boulevard	3	8.3 (132)	€88
Best Value	Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	2125 Isaac Newton Dr	3	9.2 (60)	€114
Upscale alternative	Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus	1310 Dickinson Avenue	4	8.6 (376)	€104

Questions about hotels in Ames

What is the best budget hotel in Ames?: Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites (2500 University Boulevard): 8.3/10 · 132 reviews · €88 / night · Guests say: “Location: Near the campus and restaurants with easy access to the veterinary hospital.”
What is the best value hotel in Ames?: Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames (2125 Isaac Newton Dr): 9.2/10 · 60 reviews · €114 / night
What is the best luxury hotel in Ames?: Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus (1310 Dickinson Avenue): 8.6/10 · 376 reviews · €104 / night · Guests say: “Room Cleanliness: Spotless and well-maintained rooms.”
Where should I stay in Ames?: Our three picks are in 2500 University Boulevard, 2125 Isaac Newton Dr, 1310 Dickinson Avenue. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

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Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Where to stay in Ames

2500 University Boulevard

2125 Isaac Newton Dr

1310 Dickinson Avenue

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