𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Story City from RM253 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

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

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

A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

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

1. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Patricia

RM354

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A sign for the Americas Best Value Inn, indicating the name and branding of the hotel.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a folded towel, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a bar area with stools, and a red chair.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a red sofa, a round table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a trash bin.

2. Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Story City

Marvin

RM226

RM253 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

Nalee

RM396

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a glass coffee table.

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.

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

4. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

Ames

RM388

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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'.

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.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Ames

Maddox

RM402

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Dana

RM432

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Judith

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

Jessica

RM396

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

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

9. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Elma

RM367

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

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

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

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Debra

RM429

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a large flat-screen TV mounted above the counter, and a well-lit interior.

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

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Ames

Amanda

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

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

12. Iowa House

Ames

Kristin

RM480

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Melissa

RM344

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel named "Quality Inn & Suites" with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a microwave.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden walls, stone accents, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Ames

Alexis R

RM274

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

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

15. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Ames

Melissa

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Ames

Brandy

RM307

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

17. Spark by Hilton Ames

Ames

Michaella

RM365

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Mark

RM327

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

19. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Jeffrey

RM401

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

RM267

RM299 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Learn more about Story City

The vintage carousel at Story City Park delights visitors of all ages with hand-carved animals and charming music. Discover local history at the Story City Historical Society Museum, then enjoy homemade treats at one of the family-owned bakeries city centre.

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Top Story City Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Only stayed one night but it was great."

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, clean space. Was quiet and near the Campus."

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the air conditioning works!!"

Comfort Inn Story City

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room with comfortable beds. Good breakfast."

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great! Perfect location the room was clean and cozy. The staff was very helpful. Pool and hot tub were amazing. The breakfast restaurant that shares the parking lot got our attention more than the offerings from the hotel and it did not disappoint. Flip’n Jacks for cherry on top of a great stay!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

8/10 Good

"We asked the front desk staff to make sure our room was serviced once in our 3 night stay and they never cleaned it. Very disappointing."

Super 8 by Wyndham Story City

8/10 Good

"The ac did not work but they were very helpful and quick to get us another room."

American Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Older hotel but clean with a friendly staff. Restaurant connected to hotel was nice. Would stay again."

More cheap stays in Story City

Sonesta Essential Ames

1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA

RM257

RM288 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

2216 Se 16th St Ames IA

RM267

RM299 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2605 Se 16th St Ames IA

RM307

RM344 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

1310 Dickinson Avenue Ames IA

RM344

RM385 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

603 South 16th Street Ames IA

RM367

RM411 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

RM370

RM414 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Story City?

Based on our traveller data, Comfort Inn Story City is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options for your trip include Americas Best Value Inn Story City and Super 8 by Wyndham Story City. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Story City.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 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 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Story City.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Story City?

Comfort Inn Story City is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Story City.

What's the best dog-friendly accommodation option in Story City?

Comfort Inn Story City is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers an indoor pool and a fitness centre for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet include Americas Best Value Inn Story City and Super 8 by Wyndham Story City. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Story City.

What is staying in Story City like?

Visitors to Story City will definitely enjoy the restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy the city's sporting events, shopping and university setting. In Story City, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Story City.

What are the top places to visit in Story City?

A favourite place to visit is Story City Carousel. You'll also find Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Story City guide.

What's the weather like in Story City?

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 Story City are January, March, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

Story City hotels from RM253

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Our top choices for Story City hotels

1. Comfort Inn Story City

2. Americas Best Value Inn Story City

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

4. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

9. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

11. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

12. Iowa House

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

14. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

15. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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

17. Spark by Hilton Ames

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

19. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Learn more about Story City

Top Story City Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Spark by Hilton Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

Comfort Inn Story City

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Super 8 by Wyndham Story City

American Inn & Suites

More cheap stays in Story City

Sonesta Essential Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

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