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Our top choices for Ames family-friendly hotels

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

A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and an exit sign.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

RM435

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

RM370

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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'.

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Ames

RM402

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white counter. A large wall mural with various words and phrases is visible behind the desk.

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

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

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

Bathroom

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

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

5. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

RM396

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and white towels hanging on a rack.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

RM465

RM561 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 modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.

7. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Dive into family fun at the indoor pool—this hotel offers hiking trails and a hot tub, perfect for family adventures.

RM364

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a vanity with storage.

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Ames

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 hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

RM364

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

RM435

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

RM370

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

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

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

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

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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

RM330

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

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

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

RM396

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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'.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Ames

RM402

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A coffee station with multiple coffee machines, a sign stating 'MUST HAVE COFFEE,' and a 'NO SMOKING' sign.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

RM465

RM561 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Ames

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.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

RM435

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

RM364

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

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

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

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

RM370

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

RM396

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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'.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Ames

RM402

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A coffee station with multiple coffee machines, a sign stating 'MUST HAVE COFFEE,' and a 'NO SMOKING' sign.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

RM465

RM561 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

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

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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

RM330

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Ames

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Ames Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable bed, comfortable fold out sofa bed, friendly staff"

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good

"Very clean room"

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable. I really liked having a 50" inch smart tv which allowed me to watch all my shows on my apps. My room had a sleeper sofa and coffee table which were nice additions as well as having a mini fridge and microwave. The breakfast was nice because there were hot and cold items to chose from. The staff was very welcoming from the front desk to the housekeepers! If I'm in the area I would definitely stay again!"

Red Roof Inn Ames

Red Roof Inn Ames

8/10 Good

"Staff was friendly!"

Frequently asked questions

What's Ames like for family-friendly holidays?

The destination of Ames is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The baseball matches, theatres and restaurants are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Take to the air and fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 33.9 mi (54.6 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Ames?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your stay with the children include AmericInn by Wyndham Ames and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames.

How many hotels that welcome families should I expect to find in Ames?

Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Ames.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Ames?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Ames are January, March, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Ames?

While you are visiting Ames, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Furman Aquatic Center and Jack Trice Stadium.

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