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Ames, IA, United States
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1606 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames offers a comfortable setting while in Ames.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
371 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre

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Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:May
Average price in Ames:€126/night
Cheapest price found:€39/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Friday
€83 - €267
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€87 - €165
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Where to stay in Ames

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About Ames

Ames is a lively university city known for its rich agricultural heritage and anchored by a characterful downtown district where historic brick buildings house shops, restaurants and galleries. Spend your time strolling around botanical gardens, visiting local museums and exploring the Iowa State University campus.

Things to do in Ames

Reiman Gardens is a five-hectare park filled with sculptures, flowers and butterfly houses. Don't leave without snapping a photo with the World's Largest Concrete Gnome, one of Iowa's quirkiest attractions. The gnome towers 4.5 metres above Reiman Gardens.

The Farm House Museum showcases the city's agricultural roots. It's located in a 19th-century building on the Iowa State University campus and has housed everyone from deans and professors to students and farmhands. Today it's been converted into a public museum showcasing taxidermy animals, vintage farming equipment and other memorabilia.

Named after the iconic American sculptor, the Christian Petersen Art Museum celebrates the legacy of the former Iowa State University professor. In addition to Christian Petersen originals, you can also admire works from local artists and ISU current students.

North of the city centre, the Ada Hayden Heritage Park is a great place to stretch your legs. It's anchored by a freshwater lake fringed by lush wetlands that house loons, bald eagles, sandhill cranes and white pelicans. Covered shelters and barbecues make it an ideal spot for picnics.

Getting around Ames

Downtown Ames is easy to get around on foot, especially around Main Street and Iowa State University, while the extensive paved trail system is great for bicycles. The city is also serviced by local buses and taxis. Des Moines International Airport is 50 kilometres away.

Facts about staying in Ames

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  • What are the best hotels in Ames?

    570 reviews rated AmericInn by Wyndham Ames with an average score of 8.0/10. It may also be worth looking into the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, which received a rating of 8.2/10 from 79 reviews. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA could also be a good option, with a score of 7.9/10 from 330 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Iowa State University?

    A good hotel close to Iowa State University is Iowa House (rated 9.4/10 from 134 reviews).

  • What is a good hotel in Ames near Hilton Coliseum?

    Iowa House is a hotel near Hilton Coliseum that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 9.4 from 134 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Stephens Auditorium?

    134 HotelsCombined reviews of Iowa House score it 9.4/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Stephens Auditorium.

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