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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

13.3 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Jeff

AED 349

AED 391 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

15.5 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Judith

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

15.8 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Dana

AED 361

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.

4. Spark by Hilton Ames

13.1 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Michaella

AED 328

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

14.6 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Joan

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

18.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Christopher

AED 303

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

16 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Maddox

AED 383

AED 428 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

14.4 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Katherine

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

9. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

13.3 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Mandy

AED 332

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

10. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

19.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Shauna

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

14.1 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Melissa

AED 309

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and a small porch with potted plants.

12. Iowa House

15.1 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Cody

AED 436

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

16 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Jonathan

AED 301

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.

14. Qube Hotel

12.4 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Sheri

AED 277

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

15. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

15.9 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Victor

AED 393

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

16. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

14.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Rachelle

AED 354

AED 396 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit options, a kettle, and condiments.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a nameplate, and a computer.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

18.5 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Nalee

AED 371

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

15.8 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Douglas

AED 253

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

A breakfast buffet area with a microwave, hot beverages, and various food items.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

15.9 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Jesus

AED 371

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

19.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Brett

AED 465

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University	9.2 Wonderful 1,392 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames	9.4 Exceptional 658 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 636 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Ames	9.2 Wonderful 144 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 336 reviews	View

Top Trailhead Park and Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"The towels were clean but VERY thin"

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean hotel, with a good breakfast. That's a kids wading pool, not a Hot Tub."

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love that it has an inside pool, hot tub, and laundry!!! The workout room has a good set of weights but needs an elliptical machine and recumbent bike. Hated to hear the hotel sold to lashings and couldn't compete with well known brands. Will stay again."

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, staff was friendly, and they had many options for breakfast. This hotel was close to shopping, restaurants, and a quick drive to Ames or Des Moines. We will stay here again!"

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"Powdered eggs"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Trailhead Park and Arboretum?

Trailhead Park and Arboretum is located in Slater. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Trailhead Park and Arboretum?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Trailhead Park and Arboretum. Other good options around the area include Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Qube Hotel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Trailhead Park and Arboretum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Trailhead Park and Arboretum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Trailhead Park and Arboretum?

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Our top choices for Trailhead Park and Arboretum hotels

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4. Spark by Hilton Ames

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

8. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

9. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

12. Iowa House

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

14. Qube Hotel

15. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

16. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

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Top Trailhead Park and Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Spark by Hilton Ames

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Other attractions near Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Slater Public Library

Nelson Park

Earl Grim Park

Southside Park

Sheldahl City Hall

Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery

Railroad Park

Nordkalsem Park

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