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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Iowa State University

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In the heart of Ames, Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers a tranquil retreat with a grocery store, shopping on site, and an American cuisine restaurant. Unwind at the indoor pool or take in views from the terrace and garden. Guests have praised this hotel's helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

2 Queens Evolution Rm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One King Bed

King Evolution Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King Bed, Accessible

One King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, 50014

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lockwood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Perfect Games - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

At Hilton Garden Inn Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Garden Grille & Lounge, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 112 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2591 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Dining

Garden Grille & Lounge – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Ames does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hilton Garden Inn Ames and nearby?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames has an indoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yes, Garden Grille & Lounge offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Hilton Garden Inn Ames like?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames is located a short 20-minute walk from Iowa State University.

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Hilton Garden Inn Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

We reserved a king bed - overbooked so ended up with 2 queens. Went to check in and computer system was down so had to come back later.
Janet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to the gas station and several restaurants
Tonya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room
Harvey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and very clean! We would stay again!!
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel by ISU

Very clean and comfortable. Located near ISU so perfect location to visit the university. Staff was friendly and expedient with checkin
Kay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very welcoming and helpful!
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Hans, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay at. Staff are friendly and nice. Hotel is well kept.
Jeanette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, doing some renovation's but other than that great staff clean room
Kyle, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Had to pay for breakfast and were not given many options.
Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel and room was excellent, clean and well maintained. Parking was a little though but not impossible. The area will benefit of some restaurants
Jesus, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was clean and staff was very friendly.
Darin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stop for our road trip across the country
Alex, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very friendly.
Lorene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet and newer, clean location
Brianna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Love this hotel. Was always our go to when visiting our son
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Noisy guests
Alison, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Checked in no problems very nice staff room was decent and would stay again
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and this hotel was clean and very nice. I got in a great workout in the gym and enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. There were lots of great options. I would definitely stay here again.
Dana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff very friendly; parts of hotel seem a bit dated for a Hilton
Kristin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parents and Family Weekend

Very nice hotel. Clean, quiet and very professional staff. I would stay here again without question.
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable beds. Excellent customer service
Vickie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

just okay

The hotel staff was very friendly and attentive. Some areas throughout need updated.
Alexander, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

They certainly took less concern of someone who booked through Expedia. Had to move to another hotel. Then back again.
Stephenie, 2-night trip