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Econo Lodge Ames

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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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
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 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 - 5.5 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

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

Hotel near Iowa State University
At Econo Lodge Ames, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 21 2024 to June 30 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Ames Iowa
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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Econo Lodge Ames pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Ames?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ames Dog Park, Main Street Cultural District, and Octagon Center for the Arts. Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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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

6/10 Okay

Yurico, West Liberty

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

luis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacy, Tulsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

JENNA

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were so kind and welcoming upon check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning unit smelled of mold. Stains on bedding and chair, sticky floors, mold in bathroom around floor and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian L

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

art

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My child couldn’t swim in the pool since bugs were in and around the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to eating establishments, solid breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024