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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and business center

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Free daily full breakfast
Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
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Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Popular LocationMain Street Cultural District5 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium6 min drive
  • Popular LocationIowa State University6 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)42 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ames

Econo Lodge Ames is located in Ames. Stephens Auditorium and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Farm House Museum and Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum.
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What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 4 min drive
  • Hickory Park - 3 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
At Econo Lodge Ames, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Ames Iowa
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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access starts at 8:00 AM.

Is Econo Lodge Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Octagon Center for the Arts. Iowa State University and Reiman Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 690 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 690 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 690 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 690 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 690 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Valery

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, not my go to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Miguel, Eden Prairie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was bouncy with hard pillows. Paint scraped off the walls. Heater would kick on every minute or so and was quite loud. Dog barking heard off & on all night. Only thing harder than the pillows was the biscuits at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fire alarm battery in the hallway was dead and beeping, the fridge was stinky and the room was freezing as the heater was unplugged
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
The gal that checks me in is always good about getting me into my favorite room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Dwipen

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

zhiling

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Molly

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the price
They gave me a great room. Wasnt the cleanest but the front desk was very helpful in getting my stay extended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023