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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Ames hotel with indoor pool

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
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Free daily full breakfast
Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Stay at Econo Lodge Ames, near Iowa State University, and start your day with a full breakfast. Take advantage of the indoor pool, business center, laundry facilities and meeting rooms while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Ames Dog Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

At Econo Lodge Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 85 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Barclaycard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ames offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Econo Lodge Ames does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Econo Lodge Ames?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Ames?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Ames?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Econo Lodge Ames and nearby?

Econo Lodge Ames has an indoor pool.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Victor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice affordable place to stay.
Mark J, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mostly Positives!!

Room was spacious and clean. Hallways had a distinct unpleasant smell. Check in was friendly and efficient. We would stay here again.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.
Melody, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Management was friendly recognized me by name and readily responded to any requests or concerns. The property did need some updates. First night stay was very full so room I was in had major water damage that had yet to be repaired and room updates. They needed to come update the cable box so TV could be watched
Diane, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Entrance and lobby set the tone. Boxes. Junk where the computer and brochures are. Trash bins heaped full at the entrance to the hallways, stinks. Room smells of mildew. Disappointing. Landscaping over grown with weeds, how would you expect the interior any better? Only good thing is the room rate and the air conditioning and heater worked! Breakfast was with out bananas and only two old cuties that no one took. No silverware, they need an attendant to wipe off tables.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful
Tristan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is old and needs some updating but I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. They knew the places to go to eat. The rooms were big and clean, the bed was very comfortable, and everything in the rooms like the refrigerator & shower worked well. It was an excellent price. I would stay there again.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kinda old facilities but worked for a quick stay.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spacious room. Comfortable beds. Needed housekeeping to supply a stopper for the bathtub. For some reason, the door key/cards needed to be renewed more than once over the course of five days. Fortunately the manager was always at the desk to take care of the problem. All in all, it was a good place to stay.
Arland, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Only complaint i have is the breakfast was cold. Biscuits and gravy were cold.
Larry, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Such a dirty room. Chair was soiled. Shower had mold and hairs everywhere. Smelled in hallway and room. AC didn’t work. Hair dryer didn’t work. No water pressure. More weeds than landscaping in front. Worst experience we have ever had. If we could’ve found any availability we would have walked away. We come to Ames multiple times a year and will never come if Econolodge is only available.
Brad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay. No issues and great staff.
Ashley, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff were so kind and welcoming upon check in.
JENNA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Lacy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

awesome king size bed

one of the best motel beds I have slept in in a long time
Kevin, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Didnt eat looked dirty
Kim, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Severly outdated. Can hear expressway noise very easily from room.
Andrea, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Needs a facelift

Staff were friendly, everything worked as it should, but things were not clean. The air conditioning unit had things growing in it, cigarette butts in the windowsill, and floors that left your feet black (the hotel room flooring is all vinyl). A dog was barking thought the hotel for most hours of the night. I did enjoy the plantings around the property.
Jenna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good with the bad.

The hotel and staff were fine. The bus load of people staying there were slobs, annoying and breakfast "grab-it-all" idiots.
Frank, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Breakfast was gross. No elevator. Loud hallways. No shampoo or conditioner. It was one step up from staying in a car.
Lisa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was fine, plenty of towels. The AC was set correctly but it didn’t come on all night. Around 8:30am it finally kicked on. Bed was average but not amazing. Breakfast had waffles, biscuits and gravy, and sausage patties, plus other cold stuff.
Naomi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay for the price. Our room was clean and the beds comfortable.
Wayne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is a little older but you can see where they are trying to update. The property was clean and for the price it was very reasonable.
Debra, 2-night trip