Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered and limited, with wheelchair-accessible options.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 2:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, stair-free paths to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible registration desk, meeting spaces, and pool. Parking is also available for wheelchair users.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located a 5-minute drive from Iowa State University and 6 minutes from Jack Trice Stadium. It is approximately 2 miles from Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Ames Dog Park.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool. Specific operational hours are not provided.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Hampton Inn & Suites Ames is praised for very clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, helpful staff, with many noting convenient access to Iowa State and highways and a well kept, newer feeling property.

Recurring drawbacks include hallway or upstairs noise, especially on the highway side, and occasional issues like a broken fridge or air conditioning not cooling as set. Breakfast often earns praise, especially for waffles, but others report cold, stale, or repetitive items and so-so coffee. Housekeeping is largely solid, though some disliked reduced service frequency and early-morning staff noise. Overall, it suits travelers seeking reliable comfort in Ames.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Facilities are well kept and include a pleasant pool; the property feels newer. A few guests noted parking challenges or icy conditions.

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Daniel

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I thought the hotel was new it was so well kept. If I ever get that way again I will try to stay there.

10

Glenda

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed that it was easy to find, parking also was nearby, nice pool an lively room!

4

James

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking sucked, limeted

10

Susan

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful breakfast for the family- all kinds of waffles- kid’s favorite. Big clean room, well maintained pleasant pool space.

10

Kevin

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ice in parking lot.

10

Victoria

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice facilities.

10

Kristi

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean facility with good breakfast

10

Michael

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A newer facility with a great staff.

10

CHRISTOPHER

Aug 30, 2023

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Nice property, comfortable room, very nice staff, would recommend.

10

James

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was fantastic. The staff and facility was absolutely perfect :)

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point, with many calling rooms and common areas very clean and well maintained. Some mention limited housekeeping (e.g., trash not emptied daily) or occasional odors after service.

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Dale

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and very quiet.

10

Carol

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was clean and looked recently updated. Rooms were spacious. Front desk service was excellent!

8

Lynnette

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy to get to things but I have never stayed in a Hampton Inn that seemed like wood floors. We heard everyone above us -- the walking, talking. Also, housekeeping was hollering down the hall in Spanish to each other at 8 am. Also, I stayed several days and after my room was serviced, it smelled like the housekeeper had serviced my room after going on a smoke break.

10

Thomas

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a breeze. Rooms are always clean & comfy

10

Suwicha

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area is very safe. The room is very clean.

10

Jean-Claude

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service, new and clean room. Great job!

10

Lucas

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall experience was good, very nice staff. Room was clean and up to date. Breakfast options were plentiful. Would highly recommend.

10

Jeff

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean - staff was great!

10

Karli

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean room.

8

William

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

I wish there were daily emptying of the room's trash. I asked for additional towels and washcloths, but the dirty ones were not removed.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, often spacious and updated, with good beds and many quiet stays. Recurring issues include noise from upstairs or the highway and occasional maintenance problems like a broken refrigerator or weak A/C.

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Dawn

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Standard size rooms with typical breakfast options (heavy carbs). Staff were friendly and helpful. If you’re in a room on the highway side, there’s a lot of noise. Air conditioning didn’t seem to work (could also have been user error) but it never cooled down to what we set it at. Conveniently located right off main highway in Ames. Clean and comfortable overall.

10

Julian

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After a long day on the road we loved our room and comfortable beds! Our restful night was just what we needed before hitting the highway in the morning!

10

Lori

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Nice big room

10

Susan

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My room was clean and quiet. Breakfast was a reasonable one with ok choices.

10

Zane

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best hotel I’ve stayed at in a long time! Large clean rooms and very comfortable beds. Great staff!

10

Carol

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was clean and looked recently updated. Rooms were spacious. Front desk service was excellent!

4

David

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and nice. We were kept up by noise above us until 2 am. Party up there. Manager finally stopped them. I know this happens - but their design doesn’t help. The bathroom door bangs (slide door) and the party above us banged it continually.

8

Thomas

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Surrounding noise, could hear excessive foot traffic.

8

Nicholas

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good for the area.

6

Jill

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The in room refrigerator was broken. Breakfast was cold and stale.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in, with particular praise for front-desk team members. Some reviews mention reduced housekeeping frequency and occasional early hallway noise.

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Kelly

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, quite, clean, and friendly staff!

10

Sara

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and helpful

10

Carol

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was clean and looked recently updated. Rooms were spacious. Front desk service was excellent!

10

Jill

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly & helpful front desk staff!

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Kathy

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second time staying and the girl who checked us in was there both times and super friendly! Will be there again in 3 months!

8

Lynnette

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy to get to things but I have never stayed in a Hampton Inn that seemed like wood floors. We heard everyone above us -- the walking, talking. Also, housekeeping was hollering down the hall in Spanish to each other at 8 am. Also, I stayed several days and after my room was serviced, it smelled like the housekeeper had serviced my room after going on a smoke break.

10

Holly

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Anna at the check in desk was absolutely amazing. So kind and helpful. If I ever need a hotel in Ames again, I’ll come back here just because of her kindness.

10

Robert

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was totally impressed with this property. Everything was about as perfect as could be. Room, breakfast, check-in…..everything. Highest recommendation!

8

Gregory

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was well ran .thanks to the staff and manager

8

William

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

I wish there were daily emptying of the room's trash. I asked for additional towels and washcloths, but the dirty ones were not removed.

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Location

Convenient for Iowa State University and major roads, in a safe, accessible area with nearby dining. Handy for games and events.

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Christopher

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stopped in way home. Clean , quiet and convenient. Pleasantly service and the room was clean and well kept. Would stay here again.

8

Dawn

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Standard size rooms with typical breakfast options (heavy carbs). Staff were friendly and helpful. If you’re in a room on the highway side, there’s a lot of noise. Air conditioning didn’t seem to work (could also have been user error) but it never cooled down to what we set it at. Conveniently located right off main highway in Ames. Clean and comfortable overall.

10

Janelle

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area around the property is very clean and accessible.

10

Sara

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great area to visit son at Iowa State University

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Robert

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place convenient friendly staff

10

Jacqueline

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great place to stay in Ames! Close enough to Jack Trice stadium and the Mexican restaurant across the street was great! Would stay there again.

8

Curt

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access, convenient and comfortable. Good breakfast.

10

Katie

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay for going to the ISU basketball game and visiting our son.

10

Suwicha

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area is very safe. The room is very clean.

10

Joan

Dec 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent experience! We stayed on Christmas eve for travel and the location was perfect. I

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Dining

Breakfast often earns praise, especially for waffles and variety, but others report cold, stale, or repetitive items, and coffee quality is mixed.

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Susan

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful breakfast for the family- all kinds of waffles- kid’s favorite. Big clean room, well maintained pleasant pool space.

8

Curt

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access, convenient and comfortable. Good breakfast.

10

Dawn

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! All the staff was super nice at this location. Ian was so helpful with extra towels & pillows. Thank you Ian! This hotel was very clean. Breakfast was really good too. Breakfast area was clean and everything was fresh. I would stay here again.

10

Dennis

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff and a decent bed. Breakfast was good

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Nicole

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful, I was excited that they offered dark roast coffee but it was still hotel coffee(not very good).

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Joy

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a larger room since we were going to be there three nights. The room was wonderful. The hotel was wonderful but the breakfast was disappointing. We had just stayed in two other brands of hotels on our trip and the others offered a better variety of hot breakfast and sweets. We were offered eggs and potatoes all three days, along with chicken sausage on two days and something else the third day. Chicken sausage?? Really? The other hotels had biscuits and gravy in addition to eggs and sausage. There were also no sweet rolls. This hotel was much more than the others. I'll stay somewhere else when we visit my sister in the spring.

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Mary

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I have stayed here quite a few times. They need to change up their breakfast.

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KIMBERLY

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sausage patties were like cardboard

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Lucas

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall experience was good, very nice staff. Room was clean and up to date. Breakfast options were plentiful. Would highly recommend.

6

Jill

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The in room refrigerator was broken. Breakfast was cold and stale.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave (Roll in Shower)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Microwave

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Microwave

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible, Microwave

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Microwave

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible, Microwave

Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

Studio, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible, Microwave

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