Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites is worth booking if price comes first and you want to be near the campus. It has the lowest guest score of the 9 hotels we compared, so if you want a stronger stay, our other two Ames picks cost more but score higher.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Visiting the university, or bringing an animal to the veterinary hospital? Guests mention easy access to both, plus nearby restaurants. The property is also tagged as pet-friendly in our data, though the policy and fees need confirming.
Families and drivers get family rooms and free parking on the listing, along with a gym, a pool, a terrace, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Skip it if a high guest score is your main filter. At 8.3, it ranks 9th of 9 eligible properties in the sample.
Location and getting around
The address is 2500 University Boulevard, Ames. Guests give the location 9.3 out of 10, which is the hotel's strongest number.
Our data does not list distances to specific sights for this hotel, so we cannot give walking times. Check a map for the places you plan to visit and decide whether you will need a car or a taxi.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 132 reviews. That is a fair result, but the other hotels in the sample all scored at least as well.
Location gets the most praise: close to campus, close to restaurants and easy to reach from the veterinary hospital. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, with helpful service.
Breakfast is the weak point. There are hot options such as eggs and sausage, but some guests found items served cold or dry. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Price and what you get against our other two picks
The reference price was €88.40 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is about €177 for both nights and roughly 30% below the sample median of €127.03. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus, our Luxury pick, was €104.41 a night with 8.6 and 4 stars. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames, our Best Value pick, was €114.18 with 9.2 and 3 stars.
So the gap is about €16 a night to the Sleep Inn and about €26 to the Home2 Suites. You save money here and accept a lower score. The breakfast is listed as continental, vegetarian, American and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Ames. After reserving the upscale choice, this hotel had the lowest eligible reference price by a clear margin, 30% under the median, and still scores above 8. That is why it takes our Budget slot.
Before you book
Check today's price, especially around university events, when demand may differ from November 2026. Confirm whether breakfast is included and the pet policy if you are travelling with an animal.
Ask about pool and gym hours and any fees. Read the cancellation terms before you pay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Best Western Plus University Park near the university campus?
Guests say it is near the campus and restaurants, and the location scores 9.3 out of 10. Exact walking times to campus buildings are not in our data, so check a map.
Is breakfast good at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?
Reviews are mixed. Hot options such as eggs and sausage are available, but some guests found items cold or dry.
How much does it cost?
The reference price was €88.40 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, about 30% below the local median. Check today's price for your dates.
Is it convenient for the veterinary hospital?
Guests mention easy access to the veterinary hospital. The hotel is also tagged as pet-friendly, so confirm its pet policy and fees.