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Iowa House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

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Located near Iowa State University, Iowa House offers a welcoming lobby with a fireplace and an arcade/game room. Guests enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, WiFi, and can relax with coffee or tea in the lobby or outdoor seating. Praised for its meals and location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014

What's nearby

  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Iowa State Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Iowa State University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Welch Ave. Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Macubana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AJs Liquor #2 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Bed & breakfast near Iowa State University
Consider a stay at Iowa House and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and an arcade/games room. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a computer station and outdoor furniture
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Iowa House offer thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Frequently asked questions

Is Iowa House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iowa House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iowa House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iowa House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iowa House located?

Situated in Ames, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Farm House Museum and Iowa State University. Stephens Auditorium and Iowa State Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Iowa House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 814 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Ames! The location can’t be beat. But that wouldn’t mean much if it weren’t also clean, with good food and amenities, nice employees, and chill atmosphere. I’ve neglected to give such a great review before because it can be full on busy weekends and we’ve had to go to our 2nd fave place (Gateway), but our last ISU kid is about to graduate, so we can share the secret now. Plan ahead and return to your favorite rooms again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast was fantastic every day and the proprietors were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast, nice public spaces . Seven couples stayed here for a reunion and the venue was ideal. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and lovely B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, wonderful place! We stay there every year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful historical building with clean rooms, great staff, easy check-in, etc, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff, beautiful house and great decoration, especially in the common room. The Iowa House is a little worn in some places and needs new carpet in the stair well. The breakfast was tasty and filling, (a croissant sandwich with fruit and tater tots), but there didn't seem to be a choice. The room on the 3rd floor was quiet for an afternoon nap, but the house filled with noise in the middle of the night as people went up and down the stairs, returning from the night out. We plan to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding morning breakfast and fabulous host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, close to campus, clean, warm atmosphere, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Iowa House! Have stayed here before and it’s our favorite place to stay in Ames. Very comfortable and clean. The breakfast is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, beautiful place. The breakfasts were fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place with breakfast. Check-in and out was easy. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brook

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay! Very clean and comfortable. Loved the jetted tub. Staff was kind and friendly and breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Iowa House is Awesome!

Iowa house is awesome, if it’s available anytime I head to Ames, I’m staying there 100% of the time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always like to stay at Iowa House when I'm in Ames. The location is excellent, the breakfast always delicious, and the self-serve aspect of the house works really well. The common spaces are comfortable and nicely appointed, bringing back that ISU vibe with mid-century decor and oak treatments.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hours, great location with great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

A delightful stay in Ames Iowa

The room was very well appointed and very comfortable and had everything we needed. The food and the service were all first rate at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and homelike with gracious staff, walkable to campus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it! If I ever visit Ames again I will be booking Iowa House.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Iowa House. The room was comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the long tables supported friendly conversation with other guests. The staff were friendly and helpful. I hope to return for another stay at a later date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here if you can!

Self check in was seamless, with the door code being emailed and texted the day before. Plenty of parking. The complementary breakfast in the morning was delicious and there was a good variety of food. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025