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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Ames hotel with indoor pool

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The price is $56
includes taxes & fees
$50 per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Ames

At Econo Lodge Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 85 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ames offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Ames does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Econo Lodge Ames?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Ames?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Ames?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Ames?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Ames and nearby?
Econo Lodge Ames has an indoor pool.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel was dirty. Boxes throughout lobby and hallways. Painting/construction supplies in stairwell. Hundreds of Asian beetles in our room. Room was dirty. Very moldy shower curtain
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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DEREK, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The staff were so kind and welcoming upon check in.
JENNA, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MARY, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Air conditioning unit smelled of mold. Stains on bedding and chair, sticky floors, mold in bathroom around floor and shower.
Tamara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.
Melody, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dirty rooms. Hallways dirty & cluttered with furniture & boxes. Musty, moldy smell everywhere. Security door was propped open most of the day & when not propped open anyone could still walk right in without key access. Pool had an overwhelming chemical smell to it, between that & the temperature & steam, made it hard to breathe in there. 2 floors & no elevator, had to lug all our bags & cooler up & down the stairs. Non guests coming in & out all day, eating free breakfast which was 👎, using the bathrooms & pool. No one refilled food or cleaned up throughout meal. Would NEVER stay here again even if it was free…
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

We got what we paid for. The beds were comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by the continental breakfast options and seating area. When we needed extra soaps, the staff were accommodating. Unfortunately, the room could’ve been better. The paint was peeled off of a portion of the ceiling, the walls had some stains, the smoke detector was fastened to the ceiling with black tape, the bathroom shower/sink were not cleaned and the sheets, though smelled clean, had what appeared to be a blood stain. I think there could’ve mainly been improvements in regard to cleanliness. The kids enjoyed the pool and it was clean but the pool room was VERY hot. Though there is needed room for improvement, after speaking with the staff, it does seem like, with the new management takeover, they are heading in the right direction, changes are being made and have been very open to feedback.
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Karla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Did not know the hotel was under construction. Half the furnishings were outside the entrance to the hotel. None of the amenities were available for use. The pictures do not match the property. The pool was horrendous.
Megan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The service was nice. The front desk staff was very friendly. Our room was decent. There is no elevator which was a bummer because I had to haul our luggage and a baby up the stairs. The property was a bit messy. I don't know if they are in the middle of remodeling some of the areas or what. There was a bunch of chairs just sitting outside the front door. Breakfast was in the lobby because the breakfast room was being painted. The ice machine didn't work, and didn't look like it had worked for a while. Half the vending machines were empty that I saw. The room was clean. It was a little noisy though by the highway.
Jaime, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.
Roger, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Walls in room needed to be painted. There was only one chair. The comforter was faded and looked old. There were no tissues. The one positive was the bed was very comfortable. The hall carpets were dingy and looked dirty. The breakfast room was clean but not well stocked.
Janet, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Positive Changes Under New Management
This location has recently changed management and positive changes are being made. The rooms now have laminate vinyl floors and many of the bathrooms have been upgraded. The curtains in the rooms and the carpet in the hallway are very dated but reportedly will be replaced soon. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast area is well maintained. It is still a basic, economy hotel but the new management is working hard to improve the guest experience.
Brian L, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

breakfast wasn't great,there is no elevator and the refrigerator in the room needed to be defrosted. It was a clean, inexpensive, safe place for my daughter to stay for a week in between apartments. It's not upscale, it gets the job done. We are very happy with it
Rebecca, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was ok
art, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

My child couldn’t swim in the pool since bugs were in and around the pool
Shelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to eating establishments, solid breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Greg, 1-night family trip
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