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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Lobby sitting area
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Just steps from Iowa State University, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames offers a complimentary breakfast and practical amenities. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, and WiFi. Attentive staff provides dry cleaning, and free self parking adds convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2137 Isaac Newton Drive, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
You can look forward to free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cribs/infant beds and travel cribs
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (34 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2007
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 14 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 10 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Ames Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn Ames
Fairfield Inn Marriott Ames
Fairfield Inn Marriott Hotel Ames
Fairfield Inn Marriott Ames Hotel
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Ames
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Ames
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from October 14 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12, Ames Dog Park, and Main Street Cultural District. Octagon Center for the Arts and Country Gables Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 425 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick stopover in Ames to do the Rail Explorers rail ride in Boone and the High Tressel Bridge night bike ride down in Madrid. Unfortunately, a few things in the hotel needed some TLC (clogged- slow draining bathroom sink, toilet was running- probably a slow leak, dresser drawer just kept opening on its own...ghosts? Pool area was closed for some maintenance). Bad luck maybe for the hotel... but we did do the things we came here to do! Parking was ample and the breakfast area and selection was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the friendly staff at check-in including a complimentary cookie and 24-hour coffee/tea bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Really enjoyes the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody

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

Iowa nice

The staff were so Iowa nice. Very pleasant and friendly. New to area and gave great advice. Room comfy. Very accommodating. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great stay

The staff where great. We stayed a week, and never once had an issue. Room was clean, guest service was fantastic the staff always greeted us and checked in to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and quiet -- good price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable. The quality of the breakfast was better than what we have grown to expect from chain motels and the breakfast room was immaculate. Thanks to the all the staff for making this a relaxing stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

YONGXIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

NaTina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were FILTHY. The breakfast was limited. The staff is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Srikanth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I do get same breakfast daily, House keeping is not so good.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
It was reasonably priced, staff were helpful. It was noisy sometimes with people above us and next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
I was just a little disappointed that the phone in my room didn't work, and I couldn't get any shampoo out of the dispenser.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adanaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, but WiFi didn’t work for my entire 7 day stay. My room was cleaned only once in the 7 day. I had to request it. Not what I am use to.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mamoon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast preparation lady was noisy. Breakfast was below average. Not up to mark for Fair Field Inn. Main hotel entry doors were broken. Room service was reluctantly done despite the request. Won’t stay there again. Not worth the money. Would rather stay at quality inn.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christina

The stay was prefect but I would never book through Expedia EVER again! They charging card 5 weeks before I went to my hotel. I’m 55 years old I’m never ever had that happen before. I have always been charged when I stay at my hotel not 5 weeks before. I called and tried to talk to rep and they did not care at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please don’t stay here

I typically do not leave negative reviews but this hotel is horrible. The first room had disgusting black hairs and yellow stains all over the beds. The lady at the front desk was nice enough and said we can either change the sheets or change rooms..we changed rooms. The second room did not have black hairs in the bed but had them all over the bathroom floor. The walls were filthy, the carpet was disgusting, there was soda or something else splashed on the wall and just left to dry, the pool was ice cold, there was bugs all in the lobby, and the bed was extremely warn out. I am disappointed Marriott is allowing these owners to use their name.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jake

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in our room was disgusting. Mold in the shower, hair from previous guest in shower, shower head full of limescale, shower curtain dirty, overall not pleasant feel for getting ready in the AM.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, just didn’t realize the lack of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Iowa State University where we have a student
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

debra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for our 2 grandchildren since they were having a time because their parents had taken a vacation without them. Plan was to take them to a hotel to go swimming. Booked on line with “a pool”. Not working. It was raining outside Saturday morning so no swimming outside either. This confirmed that I am done paying extra to stay at Fairfield at Marriott.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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