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A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and a small porch with potted plants.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

1. Iowa House

1.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Cody

RM484

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

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

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

2. Spark by Hilton Ames

2.4 km from Stephens Auditorium

Michaella

RM381

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

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

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2.2 km from Stephens Auditorium

Katrina

RM399

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

2.5 km from Stephens Auditorium

Maureen

RM446

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Rachelle

RM402

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.3 km from Stephens Auditorium

Craig

RM368

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Deborah

RM383

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and three wall-mounted pictures depicting outdoor scenes.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating the entrance.

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a blue accent wall. There are several hanging pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a sink.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.3 km from Stephens Auditorium

Karen

RM326

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a brick pathway, and a house with white siding.

A residential driveway with a lawn, trees, and a house in the background.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

9. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

12.5 km from Stephens Auditorium

Ryan

RM387

RM406 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton," and a fruit display.

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

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

4.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Maddox

RM384

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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 a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

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

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

4.3 km from Stephens Auditorium

Judith

RM412

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Michelle

RM334

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a bar area with stools.

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

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

4.4 km from Stephens Auditorium

Debra

RM480

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

14. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

4.5 km from Stephens Auditorium

Victor

RM411

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

15. Comfort Inn Story City

19.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Candice

RM377

RM422 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a lounge area with chairs, and a view of the outside through patterned windows.

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign directing to the daily grind.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

5.2 km from Stephens Auditorium

Nalee

RM411

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A reception area with a coffee machine, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

4.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Stephen

RM411

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

5.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Jonathan

RM383

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Pat

RM360

RM403 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.6 km from Stephens Auditorium

Katherine

RM341

RM382 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 881 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Ames	9.2 Wonderful 133 reviews	View
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University	9.2 Wonderful 1,384 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 335 reviews	View
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View

Top Stephens Auditorium Hotel Reviews

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

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast service area was very well designed and worked much better than most. The breakfast was excellent. Our only complaint was that apparently someone in an adjoining room was smoking in their bathroom with the vent fan. In any event, cigarette was coming into our bathroom. After I turned on our vent fan, the smoke was expelled, and everything smelled clear again in a short time."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"Great place would highly recommend"

Qube Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel! We would stay again."

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. The staff was great and it was the best breakfast we’ve had"

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was excellent, very helpful and friendly"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the space and kitchen. Great location."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"Checkin was easy and the staff friendly. Our room was small but efficient for 2 people. The bathtub and shower had hairs on them. The carpet had not been vacuumed well, behind the door and under tables was very dusty. The curtain on the windows was very dirty as well. Nothing terrible but it could use a deep clean. Breakfast was simple, bagels, muffins, waffles,boiled eggs."

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet was perfect"

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice except for the big coffee stain on the floor by the refrigerator."

Other attractions near Stephens Auditorium

A covered walkway with a view of a modern building and a grassy area.

Brunnier Art Museum

8.6/10 (23 reviews)

Be inspired by the decorative art exhibits at this university museum in central Iowa, where small-town America meets global culture.

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Farm House Museum

9.0/10 (33 reviews)

Discover the history of Iowa State University and the surrounding area of Ames at this museum and historic landmark right on campus.

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A modern glass building with a metal framework, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.

Reiman Gardens

9.6/10 (225 reviews)

Walk the grounds of this manicured garden at Iowa State University, dedicated to educating current and future students as to how to grow food and plants.

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A red brick building with a large yellow sign that reads "HOTEL SHELDENHAM."

Main Street Cultural District

9.2/10 (172 reviews)

Eat and shop your way through the cultural center of Ames along a few popular streets notable for their history and bustling atmosphere.

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Iowa State Center

9.4/10 (114 reviews)

After visiting Iowa State Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Hilton Coliseum

9.4/10 (263 reviews)

Catch an event at Hilton Coliseum during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Furman Aquatic Center

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Furman Aquatic Center during your visit to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stephens Auditorium?

Stephens Auditorium is located in an area of Ames that travellers like for its sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 19 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Stephens Auditorium?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Stephens Auditorium. Other good choices within 5 miles include Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites.

How many hotels are there near Stephens Auditorium?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Stephens Auditorium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stephens Auditorium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Stephens Auditorium.

What can I see and do near Stephens Auditorium?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Brunnier Art Museum and Farm House Museum. Create some family memories at Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Hilton Coliseum, Jack Trice Stadium or Veenker Memorial Golf Course.

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Our top choices for Stephens Auditorium hotels

1. Iowa House

2. Spark by Hilton Ames

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

4. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

9. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

14. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

15. Comfort Inn Story City

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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Top Stephens Auditorium Hotel Reviews

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

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Qube Hotel

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Other attractions near Stephens Auditorium

Brunnier Art Museum

Farm House Museum

Reiman Gardens

Main Street Cultural District

Iowa State Center

Hilton Coliseum

Jack Trice Stadium

Furman Aquatic Center

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