Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a red chair, a desk, and a television.

1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a tray with breakfast items.

2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack with towels.

One King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a red chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A stationary bike in a room with a large window, a white air conditioner, and a black exercise mat.

Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a red chair, and a painting on the wall.

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

King Evolution Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a red chair.

2 Queens Evolution Rm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Ames

At Hilton Garden Inn Ames you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Iowa State University and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Reiman Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Garden Grille & Lounge, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a 24-hour business centre. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ames hotel, you'll be 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Stephens Auditorium and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Iowa State Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Patio Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2591 square feet (241 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hilton Garden Inn Ames. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ames hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2591 sq ft of conference space
  • 241 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers 112 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille & Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,591 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Ames on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$162, 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.

Is parking available at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yep, Hilton Garden Inn Ames has a free self car park.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Ames has an indoor pool.

What makes Hilton Garden Inn Ames a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hilton Garden Inn Ames.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Ames family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hilton Garden Inn Ames is a hit with families.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available weekdays between 6 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

No, Hilton Garden Inn Ames does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hilton Garden Inn Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 896 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 896 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 896 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 896 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 896 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location near the University. Nice people and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Rooms modern and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again when in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherylanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and assesible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very great staff. Alicia is such a good honest human!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idea location. Convenient to areas of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean, friendly staff who were helpful. Menu in the restaurant was not enticing and the breakfast buffet, plant based? You’re in Iowa with real beef and pork!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DHANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and pleasant. Nice little hot tub in pool area to relax after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed Memorial Day evening. We booked the hotel for the pool (with two little kids) and it was closed. Checkin wasn't the most helpful. We then came down for continental breakfast that we were told cost $12/person. Just too many things that weren't great, wish we would've booked elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice amenities . Excellent restaurant and the hotel was so nicely decorated for Xmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was enjoyable. The parking lot was clean and safe. The restaurant was delicious and very affordable!! The beds were super comfortable. This will 100% be my pick for every trip to Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room comfortable bed good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice lobby, convenient area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and we loved the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the people working In the restaurant over The holidays are excellent helpful people…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pillows could definitely be replaced. There was some hair left in the shower, but otherwise clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice landscaping and flowers welcoming guests into the hotel. Hotel was spacious and quiet, comfortable beds and nice breakfast with buffet option (which we prepaid with our room) or menu options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had reserved 2 rooms several months in advance. When we arrived, they did not have the room we requested and instead gave us a room that was not ideal. We were told that rooms were down for maintenance as the reason for our not getting the room type requested. The maid service didn't bring clean towels or empty trash each day. The hotel was overall clean, but we found the services a bit sub-par.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025