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Econo Lodge Ames

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

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Lobby
Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Lobby
Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Free daily full breakfast
Econo Lodge Ames offers a full breakfast to start the day right. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, use the business center, or handle laundry on-site. Meeting rooms accommodate groups, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬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 centre. 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 banquet hall, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All 85 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cots (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 any lifts
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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Heartland Hotel Ames
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 to 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12, Ames Dog Park and Main Street Cultural District. Octagon Center for the Arts and Country Gables Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 776 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 776 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 776 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 776 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 776 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J

Nice affordable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

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

8/10 Good

Arland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Comfortable beds. Needed housekeeping to supply a stopper for the bathtub. For some reason, the door key/cards needed to be renewed more than once over the course of five days. Fortunately the manager was always at the desk to take care of the problem. All in all, it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint i have is the breakfast was cold. Biscuits and gravy were cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Kinda old facilities but worked for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNA

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

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was gross. No elevator. Loud hallways. No shampoo or conditioner. It was one step up from staying in a car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is a little older but you can see where they are trying to update. The property was clean and for the price it was very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not as pictured. Needs a lot of updating. Our room had broken door and the fire alarm was missing from the ceiling with the cords hanging down. Do not recommend. Have stayed at nicer places for less than I paid to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check-out, great value for price. Very quiet even though it's right next to busy Rte 30

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is in a good location in relation to main roads.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The bathroom was on bad condition
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice stay. The owners were very friendly. The breakfast was lacking and the broken pool was a bummer but they explained the situation and I understood. I hope they continue to build their staff and keep their customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was fine. Hallway and room were kind of scuzzy, especially for the price. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Staff & service
Comfort of bed not good and beding poor, water leak in room and quality of carpet in hallway and entry and exit doors not locked. The staff was wonderful and understand they are in process of updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself wasn’t the cleanest, but certainly not dirty to a concerning point. Some funky smells and mysterious stains going through the hallway, but very forgivable. Our room itself was much more clean, updated, and cared for. Some spots here and there, but the mattress and sheets were spot-free. You definitely get a clean nights sleep for your money! All the staff were amazing, helpful, and friendly. Hardly any freeway noise at all, despite being right next to the connector! We were a little concerned about the amount of restaurant options in Ames and were delighted with the number of options just a few minutes away from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lacie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok under bed wasn’t cleaned n in chair was dirty and main entrance smelt funky
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in late after long drive (11pm)There was leftover food in the fridge and an empty beer bottle under the bed. We didn't feel like it was clean enough we could even sleep under the blankets of the beds so just laid on top and left right away in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visible mold in shower, shower not clean, dripping faucets, no low carb or even protein options for breakfast (like eggs or sausage)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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