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Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Located in the heart of Ames near Iowa State University, the Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center offers practical amenities. Guests enjoy the gym, dry cleaning services, and an indoor pool, perfect for relaxing after exploring the campus.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Iowa State University
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym at Spark by Hilton Ames. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 25 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
The property will be renovating from June 2 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU
Holiday Inn ISU
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel
Radisson Ames Conference Center at ISU
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Ames
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel Ames

Frequently asked questions

Does Spark by Hilton Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Spark by Hilton Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Spark by Hilton Ames?

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

What time is check-out at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Spark by Hilton Ames located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Christofferson Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Iowa State University. Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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