Ames: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Ames side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites	Best Value Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	Luxury Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Guest score	8.3/10	9.2/10	8.6/10
Reviews	132	60	376
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	2500 University Boulevard	2125 Isaac Newton Dr	1310 Dickinson Avenue
Reference price per night	€88	€114	€104
Guests like	Location: Near the campus and restaurants with easy access to the veterinary hospital. Staff: Friendly, welcoming team provide helpful service.		Room Cleanliness: Spotless and well-maintained rooms. Location: Easy access to the highway and nearby university campus.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Hot options like eggs and sausage, though some items served cold or dry.		Room Soundproofing: Peaceful for many, though overhead footsteps and mechanical sounds are sometimes audible.
Good for	pool, pets, family, spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	pool, gym, ac	pool, spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites if price matters most, Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames for the best balance of score and price, and Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.