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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property
Guests can shop at the on-site grocery store or enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast with scenic views at this welcoming Ames hotel

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Located in central Ames, Hilton Garden Inn offers convenient amenities like on-site shopping, an American cuisine restaurant, and an indoor pool. Travelers can relax on the terrace or in the garden with views. The helpful staff consistently receives praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 428
SAR 479 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

  • Hotel near Iowa State University
  • Located close to Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium, Hilton Garden Inn Ames provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille & Lounge, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • Luggage storage, 3 meeting rooms, and free newspapers
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 112 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

As of 20 Jumada I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Ames on 31 Jumada I 2026 start from SAR 428, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Iowa State University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium. Jack Trice Stadium and Iowa State Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 870 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and assesible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very great staff. Alicia is such a good honest human!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice amenities . Excellent restaurant and the hotel was so nicely decorated for Xmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the people working In the restaurant over The holidays are excellent helpful people…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room comfortable bed good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and we loved the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great costumer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend the night Staff was extremely helpful and friendly Facility was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

TRESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly. Very clean. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice check in lady late at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place to stay. We were there for graduation weekend and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! The beds are so comfortable and it’s roomy, clean, and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and very clean! We would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! Very nice room. Very clean. The pool was very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel by ISU

Very clean and comfortable. Located near ISU so perfect location to visit the university. Staff was friendly and expedient with checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at. Staff are friendly and nice. Hotel is well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

JOAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everyone was courteous. Comfortable bed. The built in bedside lights didn't work and the desk lamp bulb was flashing and unusable, even after trying to readjust it. Neither the USB chargers nor the outlets were tight enough to allow for charging, but the bathroom outlet worked for charging. At about 8:30 there was hardly any food in the buffet except the fruit which was excellent. The scrambled eggs were ice cold and the breakfast meat was gone. there was no
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, doing some renovation's but other than that great staff clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff - they were great
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024