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Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Iowa State University

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Located in central Ames, Hilton Garden Inn offers convenient amenities like on-site shopping, an American cuisine restaurant, and an indoor pool. Travelers can relax on the terrace or in the garden with views. The helpful staff consistently receives praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
The current price is AED 365
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

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One King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton) | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Peleton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Evolution Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queens Evolution Rm | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queens Evolution Rm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA, 50014

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Perfect Games - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
Located close to Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium, Hilton Garden Inn Ames provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille & Lounge, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille & Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,591 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

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

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Ames?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Iowa State University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium. Jack Trice Stadium and Iowa State Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hilton Garden Inn Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 839 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DHANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice lobby, convenient area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby area has a really nice. People are very friendly. The only thing is the bathroom needs a little updating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Zonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every afternoon people smoke inside on second floor , it was strong, the girl put
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and we loved the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend the night Staff was extremely helpful and friendly Facility was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

I did not stay at this hotel on this date. The booking date was incorrect. Was supposed to be for 4/11/2026. Please refund!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

M. Lynn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Football weekend

Stayed 3 nights. Trash only emptied 1 time and I had to ask for clean washcloths. Expected more from Hilton Garden Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place to stay. We were there for graduation weekend and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalah

Great stay had to wait awhile for a room. It was fine other wise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! The beds are so comfortable and it’s roomy, clean, and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! Very nice room. Very clean. The pool was very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and very clean! We would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and rooms. Nice lobby. Staff was friendly. Very much appreciated how pet friendly it is.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the bed was very comfortable as was the room... i however did notice a few things that I was not quite impressed with. 1. the grout around the shower could use a good clean and 2. when we went to go get ice in the hotel the bucket that they had provided in the room had some mold growing in it. but other than that this hotel worked perfectly for a weekend get away .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the gas station and several restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel by ISU

Very clean and comfortable. Located near ISU so perfect location to visit the university. Staff was friendly and expedient with checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was above the expectations. I was shown breakfast was included prior to booking but still required to pay separately for it. So hotel is a bit pricier than most in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly…and a bar! Always a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We reserved a king bed - overbooked so ended up with 2 queens. Went to check in and computer system was down so had to come back later.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025