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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 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
229 S. Duff Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 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
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
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

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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
Express check-in available
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

Days Inn Ames
Days Inn Hotel Ames
Days Inn Ames Iowa
Days Inn Wyndham Ames Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Ames
Days Inn By Wyndham Ames Iowa
Ames Days Inn
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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Ames Hotel Ames

Frequently asked questions

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Ames pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

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 within a 10-minute walk of Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts. Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Hilton Coliseum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames Reviews

6.2

6.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 938 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay

Bed was fine. Food options were good. Our sink faucet had water trickling out of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location

Reasonable hotel at the budget end of the price range, plenty of places to eat nearby. would use again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Derik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trim around the door was falling off. Not clean. Smelled
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accomodations adequate for the price point.

Accomodations were fine. I would trade less channels on the TV for a little bit better breakfast options. Oh, and the parking spot lines were painted very narrow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice . Parking limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly staff however there was a crack head screaming outside in the parking lot at 6am who was staying there so a little unsettling
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean and air conditioning worked great! The bed was very comfortable.The water pressure was horrible. There wasn't much to choose from on the breakfast side. The hotel was in an area that had restaurants and shopping. It was a good stay for the most part.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vy

What I didn't like was the main door to hotel rooms didn't have a lock. This is the safety issue! Anyone can come in and out. The door should remain locked all the time and can be accessed only by the guests with the access key.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very cozy and the staff were very kind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

TaTanisha

Close accommodations

Average accommodations, basics clean room, the TV did not work the last night but I think due to weather. Basic breakfast, not anything extra special. Safe and clean. I would stay again. Close to everything. Main strip. Can walk if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, lower price for the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was here for a quick stay and the staff was very friendly and it was a clean room to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and nice. They made the stay very enjoyable. The rooms were clean and the service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The on site staff went out of their way to help us get a different room as our needs changed on a very busy weekend! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building is old, but it's clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean room that was where I wanted to be and everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and had plenty of restaurants and stores with in walking distance. Had a very pleasant stay and the breakfast was fantastic. I would gladly stay here again when given the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Amenities
Absolutely terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The area is really nice
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

We checked in using a kiosk with a virtual link to someone offsite. He was a good sport since we had teenagers with us. Owner told me later they were testing the use of the kiosk because he can’t find employees. There were a variety of guests from families to a group of older women. Rooms were clean and pics were accurate. Complimentary breakfast room has seating for about 6-8 so prepare to eat in your room. No protein choices at breakfast when we were there. We were in town for an event so basically at hotel at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast area was clean and inviting. Only to have curdled milk in container on counter. Lack of wafflemix, old out of date hard cereal, and no coffee in coffee holder. This was all an hour before breakfast time was over. Both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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