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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
Lobby
Lobby
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA, 50010
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hilton Coliseum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ames

At Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Reiman Gardens and Christofferson Park. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ames hotel include Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa State University
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.

This Ames hotel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 12 December 2024 to 1 October 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus University
Plus University Park & Suites
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Best Western Ames
Ames Best Western
BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites Ames, Iowa
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Yep, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$168.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites have a pool?

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from December 12 2024 until October 1 2025 (completion date subject to change).

What makes Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites.

Does Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors give a thumbs up to the free continental brekkie here! Available on weekdays between 5:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

No, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty full hotel that night and checking in was simple.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was extremely comfortable and the Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umang

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sky

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We picked this hotel to be able to use the hot tub after our busy/ stressful day, only to be told once we arrived that it has been broken for a month and unavailable. Due to it being non refundable, we stayed but we're very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got exactly what we expected. Clean room, breakfast was fine, hotel was quiet. No complaints! Pool is closed rn for some type of construction, just fyi.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cole

Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk lady charged me a second time. I already paid pre-stay. Then she swipes my card for "incidentals". Only to have been charged for the same room AGAIN.. then i have to call for 10/15 minutes to figure out why. Zero stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shane, West Des Moines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent property close to iowa state campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this hotel often and always have a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yurico, West Liberty

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Quiet and clean, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
comfortable rooms, very good breakfasts. pool closed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024