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If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in Ames, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 81 lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

Motels often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. Route 66.

Here are some of our customers’ top motels to choose from in the larger area. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East is located 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from the heart of Ames. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Central Ames is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) away. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and a casino shuttle. Located 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from the heart of Ames. Super 8 by Wyndham Boone: Central Ames is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) away. A 24-hour fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Palace Inn: 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from the heart of Ames. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Check out the college campus and enjoy the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors like Ames for its shops. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Reiman Gardens, Iowa Arboretum, and Saylorville Lake. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Furman Aquatic Center, Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum, and Center Grove Orchard. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Octagon Center for the Arts, Main Street Cultural District, and Hilton Coliseum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Ames to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 27°F. The snowiest months in Ames are January, March, February, and November, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ames to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 33.9 mi (54.6 km) away from the city center. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.