Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames by IHG
Address: 2600 East 13th Street, Ames, Iowa, United States of America, Ames, Iowa, US
Price range: $96–$367 per night
Rating: 8.48

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames by IHG, reviewers consistently highlight clean rooms and welcoming staff, plus a reliably good breakfast, while noting convenient highway access that suits drivers more than walkers and straightforward, well-lit parking.

Rooms are comfortable, with several guests praising quiet interiors, though some report highway or lobby noise, dated areas, and occasional maintenance issues. Facilities include a small, clean pool, and a few reviews mention older elevators. Housekeeping is typically by request, and there are isolated complaints about unserviced rooms, early check-in fees, and higher prices on event weekends. Overall, expect a practical, comfortable stop for drivers visiting Ames.

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Facilities

Pool is small but generally clean; some guests found the area loud or the water cold. Parking is easy and well lit, and a few reviews mention older elevators and secure entry doors.

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Denise

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, beds very comfy. Pillows perfect.. pool was too cold for my grandson. Breakfast was good..had overall good stay.

10

Amy

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: best breakfast options we’ve ever had at a hotel, clean pool, great pillows, clean rooms, friendly staff, quiet hallways, lighted parking lot, easy access into Ames. Cons: really pricey to stay, not the most comfortable mattresses, loud pool area, and prepare yourself that people in the dining area can watch you swim through windows adjoining the two rooms Overall: great for our family of 5, but I didn’t realize the steep price when I booked. (My oversight. It was over $500 for only 2 nights. From prior stays in the area, I’ve been at comparable places for $150-$200 less.). We would definitely return when we visit family, but the price will have us going elsewhere. The staff was excellent though.

10

Stephen

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. And parking was easy.

10

Sarah

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was clean, staff friendly and provided parking.

8

Donna

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place. Nothing fancy.

10

Cailee

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here for one night traveling through Iowa back home. Easy access right off 35 and right next to gas station. Super clean and nice facilities. Small pool, but clean. Great breakfast options. Comfy beds. Ames was a nice town with lots of food options. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Rommel

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean facility especially the room and the breakfast area. Breakfast is neatly prepared and tastes great. Highly recommended hotel.

10

Mary

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Only a few miles east of a main north/south road through Ames. Large rooms, comfy bed with actual king size pillows (1 feather/down & 1 fiberfill) clean room, but housekeeping only shows up if requested.in-room; disclosed at checkin. Large refrigerator had been defrosted! Internal noise abatement features worked well, but outside noise come through, and the highway is close by. Room airconditioner was operational but the thermostat was in need of a tuneup. Parking is well lit and card secured entry doors on 3 sides are handy when the weather is unpleasant. I would definitely stay here again.

6

TYRA

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean & nice. The elevators were old & looked like the were in a pocket closet.

10

Daniel

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, staff was very friendly. Staff asked where we were coming from and joked a bit with us as we checked in. Clean place overall. Didn't get to use the pool because of our itinerary but hopefully another time. Looked clean and welcoming.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise clean rooms and public areas. Housekeeping is typically by request, with a few reports of missed service or isolated issues like stained linens and general wear.

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Jon

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk and breakfast service excellent. But stayed 2 nights and room not cleaned

4

Kelly

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets on one of the beds had a brown stain. And when we woke up in the morning we found out our bathroom had no running water in the shower. Waited 20 min to find out they had no maintenance person to fix the issue so we had to get keys to another room to shower.

10

mary

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, good breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.

10

Stephen

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. And parking was easy.

10

Lori

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel with comfortable bed and very quiet room

10

Rommel

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean facility especially the room and the breakfast area. Breakfast is neatly prepared and tastes great. Highly recommended hotel.

10

Mary

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Only a few miles east of a main north/south road through Ames. Large rooms, comfy bed with actual king size pillows (1 feather/down & 1 fiberfill) clean room, but housekeeping only shows up if requested.in-room; disclosed at checkin. Large refrigerator had been defrosted! Internal noise abatement features worked well, but outside noise come through, and the highway is close by. Room airconditioner was operational but the thermostat was in need of a tuneup. Parking is well lit and card secured entry doors on 3 sides are handy when the weather is unpleasant. I would definitely stay here again.

8

Cindy

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lady at check-in was very nice and made us feel welcome. Room clean and bed comfortable.

10

elizabeth

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean is very important to me good breakfast friendly people

10

Daniel

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, staff was very friendly. Staff asked where we were coming from and joked a bit with us as we checked in. Clean place overall. Didn't get to use the pool because of our itinerary but hopefully another time. Looked clean and welcoming.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with good beds and some larger layouts; several guests found them quiet. Some note highway or lobby noise and dated decor.

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Denise

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, beds very comfy. Pillows perfect.. pool was too cold for my grandson. Breakfast was good..had overall good stay.

10

Tammy

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was strong pressure. Breakfast as delicious. Would definitely stay again and I recommend this hotel. Staff was super friendly!

6

Allyson

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Time for some updating.

8

LeAnne

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A bit rundown, needs some upgrades.

10

Cailee

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here for one night traveling through Iowa back home. Easy access right off 35 and right next to gas station. Super clean and nice facilities. Small pool, but clean. Great breakfast options. Comfy beds. Ames was a nice town with lots of food options. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Lori

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel with comfortable bed and very quiet room

8

John

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable

6

Timothy

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As a diamond member, I should have been given a room on a high floor away from the elevator. I was given a room right next to the elevator and the lobby. There was constant yelling and activity in the lobby that kept me up all night.

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Mary

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Only a few miles east of a main north/south road through Ames. Large rooms, comfy bed with actual king size pillows (1 feather/down & 1 fiberfill) clean room, but housekeeping only shows up if requested.in-room; disclosed at checkin. Large refrigerator had been defrosted! Internal noise abatement features worked well, but outside noise come through, and the highway is close by. Room airconditioner was operational but the thermostat was in need of a tuneup. Parking is well lit and card secured entry doors on 3 sides are handy when the weather is unpleasant. I would definitely stay here again.

8

Cindy

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lady at check-in was very nice and made us feel welcome. Room clean and bed comfortable.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with quick or early check-ins noted. A few frustrations include an early check-in fee and noisy room assignments near the lobby.

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Stacy

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice and accommodating! Enjoyed our stay.

10

Heather j

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Front desk staff was excellent

10

Nick

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exactly what we need for room going to ISU game. Early checkin was great. Staff was prepared and very accommodating and helpful.

2

Cheryl

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this room at last minute because there was a bad snow storm. My daughter arrived at 8:00 AM which we knew was way early. She explained that she was a nurse and just needed a place to sleep until her next shift at 7 PM. We were happy to pay the amount for the room. At 8 AM she was told there were no clean rooms and housekeeping wouldn't be there until 9 AM. 5 minutes later she was told she could get in a room AT 9:00 for an additional $50. She paid the additional $50 because there was no where else to go and travel on the Interstate was no recommended.

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Timothy

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As a diamond member, I should have been given a room on a high floor away from the elevator. I was given a room right next to the elevator and the lobby. There was constant yelling and activity in the lobby that kept me up all night.

8

Peggy

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very exceptable. Allrhe staff was courteous and helpful

10

Brandi

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room and friendly staff

8

Cindy

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lady at check-in was very nice and made us feel welcome. Room clean and bed comfortable.

10

Carie

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dakota was very professional and helpful. He called me when my room was ready and I was able to check in early. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfy and the people are so kind. Breakfast was delicious and Larry was so helpful and kind.

10

Daniel

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, staff was very friendly. Staff asked where we were coming from and joked a bit with us as we checked in. Clean place overall. Didn't get to use the pool because of our itinerary but hopefully another time. Looked clean and welcoming.

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Location

Easy access off I-35 suits drivers, with a nearby gas station and short drives into Ames. Walking access is limited.

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Roy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access from & to highway.

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Luke

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and views

10

Amy

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: best breakfast options we’ve ever had at a hotel, clean pool, great pillows, clean rooms, friendly staff, quiet hallways, lighted parking lot, easy access into Ames. Cons: really pricey to stay, not the most comfortable mattresses, loud pool area, and prepare yourself that people in the dining area can watch you swim through windows adjoining the two rooms Overall: great for our family of 5, but I didn’t realize the steep price when I booked. (My oversight. It was over $500 for only 2 nights. From prior stays in the area, I’ve been at comparable places for $150-$200 less.). We would definitely return when we visit family, but the price will have us going elsewhere. The staff was excellent though.

10

Ann

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was near our destination and served our needs well. It offered breakfast, which was very satisfying. All of the bathroom features suited us, and the beds were comfortable.

10

Nick

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exactly what we need for room going to ISU game. Early checkin was great. Staff was prepared and very accommodating and helpful.

10

Cailee

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here for one night traveling through Iowa back home. Easy access right off 35 and right next to gas station. Super clean and nice facilities. Small pool, but clean. Great breakfast options. Comfy beds. Ames was a nice town with lots of food options. Would definitely stay here again!

8

Jens

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very Holiday Inn Express site in a good driving, but not so much walking, location!

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Mary

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Only a few miles east of a main north/south road through Ames. Large rooms, comfy bed with actual king size pillows (1 feather/down & 1 fiberfill) clean room, but housekeeping only shows up if requested.in-room; disclosed at checkin. Large refrigerator had been defrosted! Internal noise abatement features worked well, but outside noise come through, and the highway is close by. Room airconditioner was operational but the thermostat was in need of a tuneup. Parking is well lit and card secured entry doors on 3 sides are handy when the weather is unpleasant. I would definitely stay here again.

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for quality and variety. A few reviews mention less successful items like the eggs.

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Tammy

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was strong pressure. Breakfast as delicious. Would definitely stay again and I recommend this hotel. Staff was super friendly!

10

Janice

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was so comfortable .Room was clean .Breakfast in morning was great! Check in and check out quick.

8

Elliot

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Employees were nice and helpful. The only negative were the eggs for breakfast. Not good.

10

Ann

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was near our destination and served our needs well. It offered breakfast, which was very satisfying. All of the bathroom features suited us, and the beds were comfortable.

10

Theresa

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms, clean, awesome breakfast, helpful staff!

10

Cailee

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here for one night traveling through Iowa back home. Easy access right off 35 and right next to gas station. Super clean and nice facilities. Small pool, but clean. Great breakfast options. Comfy beds. Ames was a nice town with lots of food options. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Kristine

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast buffet in morning. Wonderful place to stay.

10

Rommel

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean facility especially the room and the breakfast area. Breakfast is neatly prepared and tastes great. Highly recommended hotel.

10

Carie

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dakota was very professional and helpful. He called me when my room was ready and I was able to check in early. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfy and the people are so kind. Breakfast was delicious and Larry was so helpful and kind.

8

Wendy

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast!

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Month	Average price
January	$89
February	$110
March	$110
April	$152
May	$141
June	$139
July	$141
August	$148
September	$151
October	$137
November	$114
December	$90

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $137	16 $163	17 $137	18 $250	19 $185
20 $96	21 $157	22 $165	23 $148	24 $139	25 $361	26 $367
27 $111	28 $137	29 $136	30 $137

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $156	2 $355	3
4 $112	5 $139	6 $139	7 $159	8 $135	9 $153	10 $156
11 $122	12 $140	13 $144	14 $124	15 $128	16 $128	17 $138
18 $110	19 $121	20 $124	21 $124	22 $132	23 $346	24 $346
25 $113	26 $128	27 $128	28 $124	29 $131	30 $229	31 $195

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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