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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Iowa State University

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Located in central Ames, Hilton Garden Inn offers convenient amenities like on-site shopping, an American cuisine restaurant, and an indoor pool. Travelers can relax on the terrace or in the garden with views. The helpful staff consistently receives praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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One King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton) | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Evolution Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Evolution Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queens Evolution Rm | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queens Evolution Rm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, 50014

Getting around

  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Perfect Games - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mullets - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
Located close to Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium, Hilton Garden Inn Ames provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille & Lounge, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

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

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Iowa State University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium. Jack Trice Stadium and Iowa State Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Ames Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 833 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 833 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 833 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 833 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 833 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

8/10 Good

Hina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby area has a really nice. People are very friendly. The only thing is the bathroom needs a little updating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place to stay. We were there for graduation weekend and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Zonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every afternoon people smoke inside on second floor , it was strong, the girl put
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

I did not stay at this hotel on this date. The booking date was incorrect. Was supposed to be for 4/11/2026. Please refund!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalah

Great stay had to wait awhile for a room. It was fine other wise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and very clean! We would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! Very nice room. Very clean. The pool was very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was above the expectations. I was shown breakfast was included prior to booking but still required to pay separately for it. So hotel is a bit pricier than most in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop for our road trip across the country
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great and the room was very clean, but the light fixtures were probably the worst I've ever had in a hotel room. Good luck if you want to do some reading there!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and this hotel was clean and very nice. I got in a great workout in the gym and enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. There were lots of great options. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the room was very clean, and the breakfast was delicious. Only downfall was the pool was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tess

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is nice, fairly new. A little beat up in spots and could use a deep cleaning in some areas of our bathroom (at least in one we stayed)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room cleaning seemed very rushed—food in the kitchenette sink, hairs around the bathroom sink, lightbulbs burnt out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay - did not use any amenities. Bed was very good. Not happy with Expedia service: had to adjust my stay and the person online deleted both nights causing me to call the motel directly and book the night I needed at a huge markup.

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paid for a king suite, bathroom 2 toilet was broken and would not flush, no one came to fix it. No bedding for the pullout couch, had to call for extra linen and only received 1 pillow
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We came for baskeball tournament in town with several families. we ordered pizza at 930 at night and wanted to let the boys eat together. We were told we could not be in the lobby til after 10pm. So we had to go to our rooms and wait 20 minutes til 10 to come back down and eat as a group. The parking lot was very slippery my son fell going in to check in. The next morning it had snowed and the side walks had not been cleared. The parking lot was not cleared either. which made loading our car hard. (not to mention it was icy under it) We also went down to have breakfast in the morning- there was NO Coffee!! like they had ran out and no coffee could be made. I had already checked out of my room by this time so I could not go back to get coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

8/10 Good

Yvette

Room I reserved was no longer available due to maintenance issues. Since I booked thru expedia I was told they had no means to contact me. I was offered a king sized bed with roll away instead of the two queens I reserved I did not pay almost $200 to sleep on a rollaway. The room we received was fine. Two breakfast vouchers were issued to compensate. Soap and bodywash dispensers were mixed up and after calling the front desk the lady told me to just switch them out myself which I wasn‘t able to the were stuck. Frontdesk person was not very approachable at check in she just shuffled thru a binder for a while until I asked her what the issue was that‘s when I was told the room was no longer available. It could have been handled better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the bed was very comfortable as was the room... i however did notice a few things that I was not quite impressed with. 1. the grout around the shower could use a good clean and 2. when we went to go get ice in the hotel the bucket that they had provided in the room had some mold growing in it. but other than that this hotel worked perfectly for a weekend get away .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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