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Iowa House

3.0 star property
Iowa House offers a perfect start to the day with a full breakfast, followed by friendly competition in the arcade room or peaceful moments by the fireplace.

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board - Iowa House (Ames)
Located near Iowa State University, Iowa House offers a welcoming lobby with a fireplace and an arcade/game room. Guests enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, WiFi, and can relax with coffee or tea in the lobby or outdoor seating. Praised for its meals and location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ames is home to Iowa House. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Christiansen Forest Reserve and Wilson Farm Prairie. Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Ames travel guide
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Map
405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University
    Iowa State University
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Reiman Gardens
    Reiman Gardens
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stephens Auditorium
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa State Center
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hilton Coliseum
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
    7 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    7 min walk
  • Roni's Mac Bar
    8 min walk
  • Welch Ave. Station
    4 min walk
  • Stomping Grounds Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Bed & breakfast near Iowa State University
Consider a stay at Iowa House and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Iowa House offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and hair dryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Frequently asked questions

Is Iowa House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iowa House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iowa House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iowa House located?

Situated in Ames, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Farm House Museum and Iowa State University. Stephens Auditorium and Iowa State Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Iowa House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 836 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, comfortable room and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Iowa State University. Clean & Comfortable lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot - a nice change from a hotel room - the home is well cared for and it’s a spot I have already recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomier than expected, courteous staff, clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time guest. The most comfortable stay I've had in a long time. Everything met expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, very friendly staffs, and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little warm. Tried adjusting temperature but maybe we were doing something wrong? Third floor room. Breakfast was good. Nice that snacks are available 24/7!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming accommodations and clean. The staff is friendly and attended to requests as needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hours, great location with great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast, nice public spaces . Seven couples stayed here for a reunion and the venue was ideal. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Ames! The location can’t be beat. But that wouldn’t mean much if it weren’t also clean, with good food and amenities, nice employees, and chill atmosphere. I’ve neglected to give such a great review before because it can be full on busy weekends and we’ve had to go to our 2nd fave place (Gateway), but our last ISU kid is about to graduate, so we can share the secret now. Plan ahead and return to your favorite rooms again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and homelike with gracious staff, walkable to campus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying at Iowa House. It was so cozy and comfortable. We’ll definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

A delightful stay in Ames Iowa

The room was very well appointed and very comfortable and had everything we needed. The food and the service were all first rate at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room worked great for us. Location is perfect and breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always like to stay at Iowa House when I'm in Ames. The location is excellent, the breakfast always delicious, and the self-serve aspect of the house works really well. The common spaces are comfortable and nicely appointed, bringing back that ISU vibe with mid-century decor and oak treatments.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Room comfort

Home away from home.

A wonderful location next to campus. The former fraternity house is full of interesting historical and artistic works. We felt at home. We were visiting the campus after graduating from ISU nearly 60 years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very nice, quality linens, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, highly recommend, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at the Iowa House! So comfortable, clean, and welcoming. It is so close to campus that we could actually walk. The breakfast was delicious. The breakfast server and chef were attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the best place to stay on campus. Great rooms and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
We drive to Minnesota once a year. We won’t stay anywhere else. The staff is friendly and helpful, the location is quiet and within walking distance of restaurants, and it’s an easy drive to get to and from I-35. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint home converted the hotel. Comfortable and clean. Very quiet and private. Adjoins Iowa State campus. Easy access from freeway. Secure and private lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025