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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a nameplate, and a computer.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

Nalee

RM411

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, blue armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Michael

RM367

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Judith

RM412

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

4. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Ames

Deborah

RM399

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Michelle

RM401

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a seating area, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a large television mounted on the wall.

A row of white, multi-story hotel buildings with a flat roof and large windows.

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

Colfax

William

RM257

RM287 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Jonathan

RM327

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and a grassy landscape.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, large windows, and an exit sign.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

8. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Newton

Ann

RM466

RM522 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

A Best Western Holiday Manor hotel with a large parking lot and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a nightstand with a lamp.

9. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

Kendra

RM403

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

10. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Rachelle

RM410

RM459 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a carpeted floor, and ceiling lights.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large window, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel with a parking lot, multiple cars, and a clear sky.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Altoona

rick

RM420

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

12. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Mandy

RM385

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A breakfast buffet area with a microwave, hot beverages, and various food items.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Stephen

RM411

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the poolside area, including seating and a wall with a motivational quote.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Ames

Maddox

RM451

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a pool ladder, and a tiled floor.

A snack display with various packaged foods and a sign indicating a peak inside for personal items.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a large welcome sign, and a self-service kiosk.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

Christy

RM425

RM476 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

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

Ames

Brandy

RM326

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Ankeny

Jessica

RM331

RM370 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.

18. Spark by Hilton Ames

Ames

Michaella

RM364

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

natallie

RM497

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Ames

Darci

RM429

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top Collins Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff went above and beyond for me, and I slept well, I recommend any one to stay here and I got a discount on my room. Thanks again for the hospitality."

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet nice rooms breakfast in am"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Breakfast"

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel and a great breakfast"

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent

"staff very friendly and helpful"

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Clean room, friendly staff, sufficient breakfast, very good as expected"

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff does not dress professionally, but don't let that fool you. They do a great job."

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Surpassed my expectations traveling with family and there was room for all in the king suite! The staff were very polite and accommodating during our stay!! Perfect choice especially if traveling with family!"

More cheap stays in Collins

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

4940 NE 14th Street Des Moines IA

RM228

RM255 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

includes taxes & fees

5.8/10 (443 reviews)

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2701 Adventureland Dr Altoona IA

RM258

RM289 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Sonesta Essential Ames

1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA

RM270

RM303 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2605 Se 16th St Ames IA

RM326

RM365 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

2406 SE Tones Drive Ankeny IA

RM381

RM427 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (965 reviews)

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

RM385

RM432 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Collins?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, located 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from the heart of Collins, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Collins.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Collins, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Collins.

What is staying in Collins like?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Collins has to offer. There are 271 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Collins.

What are the top places to visit in Collins?

Places to visit in the wider area include Haunting at Farrar, Center Grove Orchard and Otter Creek Golf Course. You'll also find Main Street Cultural District and Grimes Farm and Conservation Center in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Collins guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Collins?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Collins are January, March, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

Collins hotels from RM254

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Our top choices for Collins hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

4. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

8. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

9. Best Western Holiday Manor

10. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

12. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

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

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

18. Spark by Hilton Ames

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

20. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Top Collins Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

More cheap stays in Collins

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Ames

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

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