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The Best Hotels for One Night in Ames

Where to Stay for a Short One-Night Trip in Ames

Welcome to Ames, Iowa, the amazing destination that's home to so many great hotels. If you're deciding where to stay for one night in Ames, we've analyzed all of the best options based on key criteria. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, we've got plenty of suggestions for a single night stay. From affordable rates to luxurious hotels, there's something for everyone. With many hotels located in prime locations for sightseeing, you'll be able to explore the area with ease, too, which is important for a quick stopover. We've chosen hotels that offer relaxing and comfortable rooms, as well as amenities that are perfect for a one-night stay in Ames. You'll be able to find hotels with top-rated restaurants and bars that offer the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring. No matter where you stay, we are confident that our carefully curated list of hotels will offer you a great one-day experience in the beautiful city of Ames.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Quick Stopover in Ames
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1523 South Dayton Avenue, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames has great rooms from $159 (before taxes). It offers room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, one-night visitors will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking at this comfortable hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Nice for a Short Stay in Ames
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames which has nice rooms starting at $125. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1606 South Kellogg Avenue. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ames IA

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Short One-Night Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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We found Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ames IA to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $123. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2605 S.E. 16th Street. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this terrific hotel is just 2.9 miles from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center Ames

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Quick Visit to Ames
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $98, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center Ames, at 2100 Greenhills Drive provides a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this convenient hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 2.6 miles from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Make the Most of Your One-Night Stay Here
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Hilton Garden Inn Ames has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $127 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1325 Dickinson Ave. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities, which is nice for one-night visitors. Just 3.6 miles from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf
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Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a One-Day Trip to Ames
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU is 7.60 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $104, and it's located at 2609 University Boulevard. We also love the golf, pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, an indoor pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for one-night trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby one-night trip hotels in Des Moines.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ames, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Ames or Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ames.


How much do hotels for a one-night stay cost in Ames?

Ames Average One-Night Trip Hotel Price
$123

Travelers to Ames, Iowa will have a large number of terrific one-night trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of one-night trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 one-night trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $123. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ames.

The average prices of our suggested one-night trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $110
  • 2-star hotels: $136


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