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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
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Parking
Lounge

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames is a 3-star hotel located in Ames, Iowa, within a 10-minute drive of Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium. The property sits 2.7 miles from Jack Trice Stadium and 2.9 miles from Iowa State Center, making it convenient for visitors to Iowa State University and the surrounding area. Des Moines International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away, while Ames Municipal Airport is just 3 miles from the hotel. Guests consistently rate the location at 4.4 out of 5 stars.

The hotel features 112 guestrooms, including 12 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator and flat-screen television. All rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, cable programming, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additional conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers, microwaves, and phones with free local calls. Guest comfort is rated 4.3 out of 5.

Dining options include Garden Grille & Lounge, which serves American cuisine for dinner, along with bar and lounge service. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee; room service is also offered during limited hours. The hotel provides an indoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Additional amenities include on-site shopping, a fireplace in the lobby, conference space across three meeting rooms totaling 2,591 square feet, a business center, and a snack bar. Free self parking is available.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is wheelchair accessible and offers accessibility features including accessible parking, elevators, and accessible meeting spaces. A 24-hour front desk and express check-in and check-out services are available. The hotel maintains an overall guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, with 86.2% of guests recommending it.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Ames, Hilton Garden Inn Ames is within a 10-minute drive of Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Jack Trice Stadium and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Iowa State Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Iowa State University - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Reiman Gardens - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Farm House Museum - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Stephens Auditorium - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Jack Trice Stadium - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Iowa State Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Brunnier Art Museum - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Hilton Coliseum - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Christofferson Park - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Veenker Memorial Golf Course - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Furman Aquatic Center - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Main Street Cultural District - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Octagon Center for the Arts - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Ames Dog Park - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Kelley City Hall - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi

The preferred airport for Hilton Garden Inn Ames is Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 280.2 km / 174.1 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Garden Grille & Lounge, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 2591 square feet (241 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Approx 45 min to Des Moines, Iowa airport. Approx 3 miles to Ames Municipal Airport
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary Outdoor Lot Parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No pets
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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

Know before you go

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).