Located near the intersection of the I-35 and Route 30, the Econo Lodge Ames is a two-star hotel with an indoor pool and free parking. Nearby attractions include Reiman Gardens and Black’s Heritage Farm.
Along with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and pillowtop beds, rooms feature desks, cable TV, and coffee makers. Additional conveniences include microwaves and mini-fridges. Plus, guests enjoy free perks such as local calls and weekday newspapers.
Facilities available to guests include a sauna, a business center, and coin laundry. Parking is complimentary, as are newspapers in the lobby.
A free continental buffet breakfast is provided daily. Dining spots in the area include the Hickory Park Restaurant, Cafe Beaudelaire, and the Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill.
The Econo Lodge Ames hotel lies three miles from Ames Municipal Airport, within five miles of Iowa State University and North Grand Mall, and 20 miles from the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum.
Guests mention that the staff at this hotel are very friendly and helpful. They will help you when you have any problems regarding your room or stay. They offer a smooth check in and check out process and provide guests with information on what to do and see in the Ames, Iowa area.
positive:
Comfortable beds.
Guests state that this hotel has very comfortable beds. They are cosy and have new and modern linens, as well as soft pillows. Guests report that they were able to get a good night's sleep so they could explore the area and its' attractions.
positive:
A strong Wi-Fi connection.
Guests mention that this hotel has a strong Wi-Fi internet connection. They were able to get connected at any time of the day or night and were very happy with the service. It is a reliable connection.
Negative Reviews
negative:
A smoky hotel.
Guests state that this hotel does not follow the non-smoking room policy. They were upset to arrive at their non-smoking room and find a smoky smell. They were upset that the hotel staff was not enforcing this rule for the non-smoking accommodation.
negative:
Strange odors.
Guests report that the rooms have some very musty strange odors. They were very upset with the smell as it would bother them their entire stay. They mention that nothing was done to correct it after complaining about it.
negative:
Air-conditioning is too loud.
Guests mention that the air-conditioning service at this property is very loud and annoying. Guests could not get a solid night's sleep with the noise going on. They mentioned it to management, but nothing was done to fix the matter.
All amenities
Hotel facilities
Business centre
Entrance Hall/lobby
Express check-in
Parking
Pets allowed
Indoor swimming pool
Conference rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Computer with Internet
24-hour reception
Free WiFi in public areas
Pool
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Breakfast
Online check in/check out
Room facilities
Television
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Air conditioning
Desk
WiFi
Free WiFi (rooms)
Coffee Machine
Accessibility
Accessible parking
Arrival / Departure
Check in: 7:00
Check out: 11:00
Contact
2600 South East 16th Street , 50010 , Ames , USA Telephone: +1(515)2336060 | Fax: +1(515)2331911