Econo Lodge Ames

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

3.7 / 5.0

Good(721 Ratings)

Hotel in Ames, IA

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This hotel features an indoor pool, a business center, and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a banquet hall.
Econo Lodge Ames offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Ames, IA

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

28.5 mi

Iowa State Capitol

28.8 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

29.4 mi

Jack Trice Stadium

2.9 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King • 290 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen • 290 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 King • 1 Sofa • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Econo Lodge Ames

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3.7 / 5.0

Good(721 Ratings)

Hotel in Ames, IA

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Ames, IA

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

28.5 mi

Iowa State Capitol

28.8 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

29.4 mi

Jack Trice Stadium

2.9 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King • 290 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen • 290 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 King • 1 Sofa • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

3.7 / 5.0

Good(721 Ratings)

1.0 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Hotel was dirty. Boxes throughout lobby and hallways. Painting/construction supplies in stairwell. Hundreds of Asian beetles in our room. Room was dirty. Very moldy shower curtain

1.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Air conditioning unit smelled of mold. Stains on bedding and chair, sticky floors, mold in bathroom around floor and shower.

0.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Dirty rooms. Hallways dirty & cluttered with furniture & boxes. Musty, moldy smell everywhere. Security door was propped open most of the day & when not propped open anyone could still walk right in without key access. Pool had an overwhelming chemical smell to it, between that & the temperature & steam, made it hard to breathe in there. 2 floors & no elevator, had to lug all our bags & cooler up & down the stairs. Non guests coming in & out all day, eating free breakfast which was 👎, using the bathrooms & pool. No one refilled food or cleaned up throughout meal. Would NEVER stay here again even if it was free…

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

We got what we paid for. The beds were comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by the continental breakfast options and seating area. When we needed extra soaps, the staff were accommodating. Unfortunately, the room could’ve been better. The paint was peeled off of a portion of the ceiling, the walls had some stains, the smoke detector was fastened to the ceiling with black tape, the bathroom shower/sink were not cleaned and the sheets, though smelled clean, had what appeared to be a blood stain. I think there could’ve mainly been improvements in regard to cleanliness. The kids enjoyed the pool and it was clean but the pool room was VERY hot. Though there is needed room for improvement, after speaking with the staff, it does seem like, with the new management takeover, they are heading in the right direction, changes are being made and have been very open to feedback.

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Did not know the hotel was under construction. Half the furnishings were outside the entrance to the hotel. None of the amenities were available for use. The pictures do not match the property. The pool was horrendous.

1.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The service was nice. The front desk staff was very friendly. Our room was decent. There is no elevator which was a bummer because I had to haul our luggage and a baby up the stairs. The property was a bit messy. I don't know if they are in the middle of remodeling some of the areas or what. There was a bunch of chairs just sitting outside the front door. Breakfast was in the lobby because the breakfast room was being painted. The ice machine didn't work, and didn't look like it had worked for a while. Half the vending machines were empty that I saw. The room was clean. It was a little noisy though by the highway.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.

1.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Walls in room needed to be painted. There was only one chair. The comforter was faded and looked old. There were no tissues. The one positive was the bed was very comfortable. The hall carpets were dingy and looked dirty. The breakfast room was clean but not well stocked.

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This location has recently changed management and positive changes are being made. The rooms now have laminate vinyl floors and many of the bathrooms have been upgraded. The curtains in the rooms and the carpet in the hallway are very dated but reportedly will be replaced soon. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast area is well maintained. It is still a basic, economy hotel but the new management is working hard to improve the guest experience.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

breakfast wasn't great,there is no elevator and the refrigerator in the room needed to be defrosted. It was a clean, inexpensive, safe place for my daughter to stay for a week in between apartments. It's not upscale, it gets the job done. We are very happy with it

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

It was ok

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

My child couldn’t swim in the pool since bugs were in and around the pool

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Close to eating establishments, solid breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean room.

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Comfort of bed not good and beding poor, water leak in room and quality of carpet in hallway and entry and exit doors not locked. The staff was wonderful and understand they are in process of updating.

1.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The room smelled like urine, garbage in the hall and on the steps was there when we checked in on Friday and still there when we checked out on Sunday.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Very clean and quiet. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I stay in Ames for work and I’ll definitely be using them again

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The hotel itself wasn’t the cleanest, but certainly not dirty to a concerning point. Some funky smells and mysterious stains going through the hallway, but very forgivable. Our room itself was much more clean, updated, and cared for. Some spots here and there, but the mattress and sheets were spot-free. You definitely get a clean nights sleep for your money! All the staff were amazing, helpful, and friendly. Hardly any freeway noise at all, despite being right next to the connector! We were a little concerned about the amount of restaurant options in Ames and were delighted with the number of options just a few minutes away from the hotel.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The doors were a little hard to close so there was some slamming of doors. Other then that it was s great stay and if do it again

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This was a nice stay. The owners were very friendly. The breakfast was lacking and the broken pool was a bummer but they explained the situation and I understood. I hope they continue to build their staff and keep their customer service.

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

It was fine, not my go to stay again.

2.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Terrible breakfast

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Bed was bouncy with hard pillows. Paint scraped off the walls. Heater would kick on every minute or so and was quite loud. Dog barking heard off & on all night. Only thing harder than the pillows was the biscuits at breakfast.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

The fire alarm battery in the hallway was dead and beeping, the fridge was stinky and the room was freezing as the heater was unplugged

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2024

The gal that checks me in is always good about getting me into my favorite room.

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

They gave me a great room. Wasnt the cleanest but the front desk was very helpful in getting my stay extended.

1.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Lobby was fine. Hallway and room were kind of scuzzy, especially for the price. Would not recommend.

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Visible mold in shower, shower not clean, dripping faucets, no low carb or even protein options for breakfast (like eggs or sausage)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

indoor pool

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The hotel smells and my room was filthy

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Dirty rooms and poor facility. The rooms had paint peeling, stains and the ceiling was peeling. The bed was broken, you could feel the springs in your back. I reached out to the property and not even an apology. Stay elsewhere.

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We had 3 doubles for 3 nights. The crew got eaten up. Y bed bugs and left in the middle of the first night. Since I had prepaid - I was out the cost for the 3 nights 3 rooms each. I would be careful here. The staff was nice. Hotel is bad shape. This is my first negative review. We use alot of hotels for our crews.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

friendly, fast, easy

2.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Check in was good. Room was nice. A few small messy bits in room but over all nice. Bed was fine. Air conditioning was great.

1.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

It was frustrating to be communicated with in such a flippant manner by the hotel desk staff. At 9:30PM, there was no line. I was absolutely polite and courteous - as I travel a lot and appreciate good service. I treat others as I expect to be treated and the gal was just rude and sassy. There was no reason for this immature behavior.

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

I appreciated that the clerk told me they were repaving the parking lot before I arrived. The remote for the TV didn't have batteries in it. The clerk got me a new one. There were several spiders crawling around on the floor- so it made me wonder how often the room was used/cleaned. There was a smell to the room when you walk in- not sure if it was musty, mold or something else. I knew I wasn't paying for top-of-the-line. I got what I paid for.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Management was very helpful. Clean, comfortable room.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Great stay for the price. Our room was clean and the beds comfortable.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Just an average motel

0.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

The lady was rude from check in and the hotel manager was very disrespectful I would never stay there again. Then try charging my card a extra $90 dollars for my stay ridiculous.

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

The room was clean, bed was comfortable. Traffic noise from the freeway, a very slow draining bathtub (I stood in ankle deep water while taking a shower) and a disturbance in the hallway at midnight (people fighting and yelling, slamming doors) made for a poor night’s sleep.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Ames?

The average price for a rental in Ames is $105 per night. This rental is $34 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Econo Lodge Ames. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Econo Lodge Ames. Enjoy the water!

Is Econo Lodge Ames pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Econo Lodge Ames?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Hotel in Ames, IA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Ames, IA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Econo Lodge Ames

Hotel in Ames, IA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Ames, IA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Ames?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Econo Lodge Ames pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Econo Lodge Ames?

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