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2 Star Hotels in Ames

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2 Star Hotels in Ames

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Ames on Hotels.com. These Ames 2 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 15, 2026.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

CNY550

CNY616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

CNY647

CNY724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

3. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

CNY607

CNY680 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge)

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

CNY679

CNY760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

CNY593

CNY664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Ames

CNY590

CNY661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

CNY678

CNY821 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

8. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

CNY513

CNY575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

9. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

CNY433

CNY485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

10. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Ames

CNY630

CNY706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

11. Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

Ames

CNY478

CNY535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

12. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Ames

CNY450

CNY504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

13. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Boone

CNY671

CNY751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

14. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

CNY612

CNY685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Jetted tub

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

Ames

CNY530

CNY594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

16. Red Roof Inn Ames

Ames

CNY402

CNY451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Baymont by Wyndham Boone

Boone

CNY684

CNY766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

18. Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Story City

CNY436

CNY488 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

19. American Inn & Suites

Boone

CNY604

CNY676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Desk, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Boone

Boone

CNY510

CNY571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Top landmarks in Ames

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Reiman Gardens

9.6/10 (225 reviews)

Reiman Gardens is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Ames, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Reiman Gardens, you'll love Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, just a short drive away.

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Main Street Cultural District

9.2/10 (172 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Main Street Cultural District when in Ames.

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Farm House Museum

9.0/10 (33 reviews)

Farm House Museum is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Ames, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Ames has to offer, head to Iowa State University, Stephens Auditorium, and Iowa State Center.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

You can catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium, located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Ames. If you think Jack Trice Stadium is cool, you also might like Hilton Coliseum, located nearby.

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Stephens Auditorium

9.0/10 (187 reviews)

Stephens Auditorium is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Ames, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Ames has to offer, head to Iowa State Center, Hilton Coliseum, and Jack Trice Stadium.

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Hilton Coliseum

9.4/10 (263 reviews)

You can catch an event at Hilton Coliseum, located 1.3 mi (2 km) from central Ames. If you think Hilton Coliseum is cool, you also might like Jack Trice Stadium, located nearby.

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Iowa State Center

9.4/10 (114 reviews)

Iowa State Center is worth a visit, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Ames.

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Veenker Memorial Golf Course

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Veenker Memorial Golf Course, located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Ames.

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