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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
At Econo Lodge Ames, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Econo Lodge Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ames Dog Park, Main Street Cultural District, and Octagon Center for the Arts. Country Gables Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 740 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Kinda old facilities but worked for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. No issues and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It did its job as a place to lay our head for the night. Ut don't expect any frills. Building is old and clearly needs some TLC, but our room was clean and staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNA

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were so kind and welcoming upon check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very limited and the dining area was not the cleanest. No cream for coffee or lids. No fresh fruit or eggs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelling pot frim room across seeing staff going in anf out of that room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to eating establishments, solid breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price. Our room was clean and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

art

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is in a good location in relation to main roads.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check-out, great value for price. Very quiet even though it's right next to busy Rte 30

6/10 Okay

Valery

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, not my go to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable, room was clean and the hotel was quiet. The continental breakfast was better than I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

KeoOudom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checking in alot of restaurant and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very clean. Friendly service. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
The gal that checks me in is always good about getting me into my favorite room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the price
They gave me a great room. Wasnt the cleanest but the front desk was very helpful in getting my stay extended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brian L

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Positive Changes Under New Management
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just an average motel
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023