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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Hallway
Lobby
In the heart of Ames, Days Inn by Wyndham Ames offers a warm and convenient stay with to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas, self parking on site, and helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Ames, Days Inn by Wyndham Ames is in the city center. Brunnier Art Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Veenker Memorial Golf Course. Furman Aquatic Center and Trailhead Park and Arboretum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
229 S. Duff Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
You can look forward to free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • On-request microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 398 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Ames pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Days Inn by Wyndham Ames located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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