Name: Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Address: 2601 East 13th Street, Ames, Iowa, United States of America, Ames, Iowa, US
Price range: US$56–US$255 per night
Rating: 6.85

What guests think

At Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus, guests describe a dated property with widely mixed upkeep: many note dirty or musty areas and maintenance problems, while others report clean rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly, accommodating staff.

Facilities draw mixed feedback: the pool was occasionally closed, some fitness equipment and elevators had issues, and exterior doors were reported unsecured, though parking is ample. Rooms are dated with recurring maintenance troubles (AC performance, plumbing, fixtures, noise from thin walls), yet many found the beds comfortable. Breakfast ranges from good to limited or poorly stocked; the on-site restaurant and bar were reported closed, while one guest praised an Italian option. Expect a budget stay with noticeable variability in upkeep and amenities.

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Facilities

Pool availability was inconsistent, some fitness machines and elevators had issues, and certain exterior doors did not lock; parking was plentiful. The property shows wear and needs repairs in places.

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6

John

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exercise area had an elliptical that didn’t work and one of the 2 treadmills made so much noise you couldn’t use it.

10

Amy

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very easy check in, nice building well cared for, and great swimming pool!

8

Vienna

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room itself was good, clean, bed was comfy, bathroom was clean, toilet needs some working on as you have to hold the flusher down for like 20 seconds for all your bodily contents to go down the toilet, the elevator by the back entrance smells like a homeless individual camped out in it for a while and the carpets needs replaced in that bad boy, also the back doors don’t stay locked for safety. We stayed for 3 days and the back door was never locked. The breakfast was good, tv worked fine. Internet didn’t work the first day, but the second day was fixed. Overall, it was okay.

6

Matt

5 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Side door wasn’t locked, which was a little concerning. Equipment in the fitness center could use a tune-up.

8

Alisyn

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay and room was good. The elevator on the left side of the hotel by the laundry room closes really fast. My husband was pushing out a luggage cart and my 2 year old was walked out of the elevator when the door closed and scraped his foot. Not sure if it’s supposed to close as you’re walking out but something to watch out for

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Deanna

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible stay. Pool was closed by the health department. Rooms were dirty. Nothing worked in the “workout” room. Restaurant/bar was closed and for sale.

8

Amanda

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and breakfast area was very nice.

6

Evelyn

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was lots of repairs needed inside and out. Driveway had huge potholes.

4

Dennis

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good. Excellent staff deserve a better hotel. They were very helpful. The facility is in poor shape. Finishes are tired and worn out. Out of date. Air was stale. Several check ins ahead of me had serious problems with their reservations. Staff had to negotiate difficult issues to satisfy customers expectations. The pool was out of order and unavailable, causing real issues for the many youth in town for competition at the Iowa Games who had expected to enjoy the pool.

8

Paul

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Drive semi for a living and they have plenty of available parking. Room had a weird smell not bad just weird.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many mention dirty bathrooms and common areas, mold or mildew odors, and occasional pests, while some report clean rooms. Problems appear across rooms and hallways.

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Susan

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old & dated which is ok but dirty walls, floor, light switch etc. Needs better cleaning. And breakfast offerings poor. On a positive note, beds were comfortable and it was quiet.

2

Donald

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was fine and the service was okay but the hotel was a hot mess. The elevator was filthy, the hallways were filthy, the walls were marked up, all furniture was outdated, the drywall mud on the shower wall not sanded, all floors had paper on the floor and not vacuumed, dam

4

Craig

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The most notable things were the urine stains on the bathroom wall and the paint chips in the stairwell. The facility is in need of fresh paint.

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JENNIFER

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My shower had black mold and pink bacteria in all the grout lines and didn't even work. Had to skip the shower entirely.

6

Shannon

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First impression walking into our room was the musty smell. Bathroom needs a dire update, aside from the mold along the baseboards and probably the ceiling tile with water spots all over. The cherry on top was the little cricket in our room that we could hear chirping all night long and into the morning. There’s more I could say, especially about the breakfast but I’m going to leave it at that. Thank you for providing a place for us to sleep but we will never be staying here again.

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Michael

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel smelled horrible. The halls the room all smelled of mildew etc. The doors on sides of hotel where not secured and there where half full Ind bottles of shampoo and conditioner in the room.

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HARVEY

15 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY BATHROOMS, COULD ONLY STAY I NITE PAID FOR 2 BECAUSE OF CONDITION.

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Michael

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room smelt like cigarettes, front desk said it was the “cleaning supplies smell”. Shower curtain had mold growing on it, headboard was extremely dirty. Trash was left in the room. 2 other people behind me in the morning were also complaining about how dirty their room was. Do not stay here.

4

Emily

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The door to the room was left ajar prior to our arrival. The shower curtain was moldy, so the room had an odor. The breakfast cereal was stale.

2

Jonathan

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff was nice, breakfast was good. However, it smelled like cat urine in the hallway. There are bed bugs in the bed in our room. We won’t be staying here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with recurring maintenance issues (AC performance or noise, plumbing, fixtures, and locks), and noise can carry through thin walls; many guests found the beds comfortable.

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4

Mary

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had a strange odor. Tub drained extremely slowly. AC unit made lots of noise and caused us to loose sleep. Electrical outlet on nightstand didn’t work so cell phone and watch didn’t charge. No bowls for cereal. No real creamer, just coffee mate.

6

Devon

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You get what you pay for. The room, linens, and towels were clean. The safe in the room was broken. Walls are paper-thin, so we could hear our neighbors in the room next to us the entire time. The air conditioning unit had mold on the vents, so I wasn’t comfortable turning it on until after I scrubbed it down. If you’re not picky, it’s fine. But I wouldn’t recommend it unless better options aren’t available.

4

Tracy

17 May 2023

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I chose not to have my card charged before I went because my mother was going to pay for her own room. They charged my card 2 weeks prior to our stay anyways. I was told I would get a refund when I checked in. A week later and still no refund issued to my card and my mothers card was also charged for her room. I also was told they put a hold of 35.00 for incidentals on my card and was charged that amount 3xs not just once. And those still haven’t came off our card. The property was very run down. We didn’t have light bulbs in our lamps (they did get us some), outlets in the bathroom didn’t work, our secondary door lock didn’t work. Super bright lights in the hallways and a window in the room facing the hallways made for a really bright night. The beds were however pretty comfy. However the hotel is no where near campus like it claims to be.

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Vienna

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room itself was good, clean, bed was comfy, bathroom was clean, toilet needs some working on as you have to hold the flusher down for like 20 seconds for all your bodily contents to go down the toilet, the elevator by the back entrance smells like a homeless individual camped out in it for a while and the carpets needs replaced in that bad boy, also the back doors don’t stay locked for safety. We stayed for 3 days and the back door was never locked. The breakfast was good, tv worked fine. Internet didn’t work the first day, but the second day was fixed. Overall, it was okay.

6

Seth

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It needs updating. The sink was clogged, the lock plate was missing screws. There was no notification we wouldnt get room service. The beds and pillows are VERY comfortable!

8

Tina

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled musky and the air conditioner didn’t keep the room cold. Updates are needed.

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Kevin

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I won't stay here again. Not worth the $$ I had to pay. The sidewall of the tub was patched with duct tape. Cmon, you can't afford to replace the tub and make it look nice??

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Mai-Anh

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were there during Cy-Hawk weekend and paid over $400 for a night. The room we were in was extremely outdated! While the bed was comfortable, I would compare the rest to a basic low-budget motel room. The bathroom and tub were very old and the shower curtain was missing rings. The drain to the tub as on the side, which shows just how old that tub must have been. I want to thank the nice staff, but we will never stay there again.

6

James

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is old and dated. Nevertheless, the room was quiet and the bed was comfortable.

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Steve

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They let me check in early. It was game day so that was nice but that was the only thing nice about the hotel. It’s run down there were stain on the walls and the room smelled really bad. The cooling unit was so loud it woke me up every time it kicked on.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and accommodating, with easy late or early check-ins. However, housekeeping was inconsistent, front-desk support and problem resolution varied, and some guests reported billing mishaps or being assigned an occupied room.

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John

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It appeared to be a slow weekend at the hotel as we did not see many other guests. The staff was friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. Standard breakfast was included.

2

John

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On a very hot and humid day in Ames the AC was broken in our room. The desk gave us a box fan because we could not be moved due to a full house. We were told that they could not make restitution for the problem. It has to be Expedia. Here is you chance Expedia. We really should not have paid full price for a room without AC.

8

Sarah

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were there 4 days and never got our room cleaned or towels refreshed, or sheets changed - however, the Italian restaurant in the hotel was fabulous -

10

Ali

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Let us do a late check in and had great customer service!

4

ryan

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in and got my room key, opened the door and there was people in the room. Awkward! Rooms are dingy.

10

David

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and smelled good. Service was very friendly. Real butter was available with toast at breakfast. Heating unit had a "fan always on" mode, which is great.

4

Deana

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bugs in the room and in the bed. Room and bathroom was dirty, especiallythe shower. The hotel also had the nerve to charge my credit card before I and my other family members checked in that day. The credit card on file was just for the hold of the rooms. I had 3 rooms, and each family member was going to check in and pay with their own card. They would not change it when we checked in. Terrible customer service and not a good, reputable business model to not follow the policy of "pay at hotel" at the time of arrival. Just a terrible experience and I would never stay there again and would definitely not recommend!

8

David

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very helpful!

4

Laura

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Housekeeping was terrible.

8

Michelle

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, easy check in

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Location

A few guests appreciated easy access to the interstate and nearby restaurants with well-lit parking, while one said it is not actually near campus.

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10

Stacey

19 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was very easy to find and the parking was great

4

Tracy

17 May 2023

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I chose not to have my card charged before I went because my mother was going to pay for her own room. They charged my card 2 weeks prior to our stay anyways. I was told I would get a refund when I checked in. A week later and still no refund issued to my card and my mothers card was also charged for her room. I also was told they put a hold of 35.00 for incidentals on my card and was charged that amount 3xs not just once. And those still haven’t came off our card. The property was very run down. We didn’t have light bulbs in our lamps (they did get us some), outlets in the bathroom didn’t work, our secondary door lock didn’t work. Super bright lights in the hallways and a window in the room facing the hallways made for a really bright night. The beds were however pretty comfy. However the hotel is no where near campus like it claims to be.

10

Kevin

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciate the closeness to the interstate and restaurants. Well lite parking lots. Rooms were very clean and in excellent shape!

8

Paul

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Drive semi for a living and they have plenty of available parking. Room had a weird smell not bad just weird.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback varies: some enjoyed it, others found options limited, stale, unstocked, or the area untidy. The on-site restaurant/bar was reported closed, though one guest praised an Italian restaurant.

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Kathy

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were super comfy and the room was great. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast however was less than desirable. When we got there at 8:30 there was only one egg, lots of sausages and no biscuits and gravy. The breakfast area was very dirty.

4

Mary

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had a strange odor. Tub drained extremely slowly. AC unit made lots of noise and caused us to loose sleep. Electrical outlet on nightstand didn’t work so cell phone and watch didn’t charge. No bowls for cereal. No real creamer, just coffee mate.

4

Kirk

15 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old and tired. Room smelled like stale cigarette smoke. Bathtub/shower drain clogged, toilet barely flushed. Breakfast was gross and so bad we left and went to McDonalds. Will not stay here again.

8

Edwin

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Good stay in Ames. The hotel was clean and comfortable, with friendly staff at the front desk. Breakfast was simple but convenient. The room was fine for resting, though some areas could use a little update. Overall, good value for a stay.

8

Sarah

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were there 4 days and never got our room cleaned or towels refreshed, or sheets changed - however, the Italian restaurant in the hotel was fabulous -

2

Deanna

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible stay. Pool was closed by the health department. Rooms were dirty. Nothing worked in the “workout” room. Restaurant/bar was closed and for sale.

8

Amanda

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and breakfast area was very nice.

4

carl

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet tank refilled very, very slowly. Mold and mildew in the shower, light bulb was out. Breakfast was limited items.

10

David

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and smelled good. Service was very friendly. Real butter was available with toast at breakfast. Heating unit had a "fan always on" mode, which is great.

2

Jonathan

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff was nice, breakfast was good. However, it smelled like cat urine in the hallway. There are bed bugs in the bed in our room. We won’t be staying here again.

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Month	Average price
January	US$62
February	US$74
March	US$79
April	US$97
May	US$103
June	US$71
July	US$80
August	US$104
September	US$97
October	US$84
November	US$81
December	US$65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $84	16 $61	17 $63	18 $120	19 $113
20 $56	21 $67	22 $67	23 $67	24 $66	25 $187	26 $255
27 $59	28 $67	29 $67	30 $67

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $71	2 $189	3 $189
4 $60	5 $71	6 $67	7 $71	8 $74	9 $87	10 $82
11 $75	12 $70	13 $71	14 $82	15 $86	16 $78	17 $79
18 $67	19 $88	20 $77	21 $75	22 $81	23 $204	24 $189
25 $72	26 $71	27 $71	28 $71	29 $70	30 $231	31 $140

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