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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Lobby lounge
Outdoor wedding area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ames

When you stay at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University in Ames, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stephens Auditorium and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hilton Coliseum.

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Ames
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 187 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The IowaStater, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
The IowaStater - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The IowaStater

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (20,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area and litter boxes are available

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 for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • 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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Gateway Ames
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Ames
Hotel Gateway
Gateway Hotel Conference Center
Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1047 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaila, LAKE GENEVA

Liked: Staff & service
Close proximity to the school. Super easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young Hoon, Woodbury

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good overall. Clean, spacious, swimming pool w/hot tub and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice modern rooms. Cool air, comfy beds. Nice size pool area. Walking trails close by. Restraunt on 2nd floor had good food. The food was really good, portion sizes were almost too large. We got a variery and the Cy's fries and mac-n-cheese was a hit with the kids. The mixed drinks were not good. We would definately stay there again but would skip the restaraunt. Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Brookfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful inside and out. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was quiet very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Brookfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice room. Had difficulty with shower, complicated to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENT, GILBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in all areas
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and staff were as attentive as they could be. Had an event there and the hotel bar/restaurant wasn't staffed maybe as well as it could have been. The "buffet" brunch was a concern. $16.99 (I think) per person and really it was very similar to many complimentary continental breakfasts we've had. Ok if not complimentary but it definitely was overpriced for what it was. Seemed short staffed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was enjoyable. My wife and son were able to try the breakfast and were content. The one drawback for my wife was that the barn door on the bathroom did not close completely. This was better than our last stay when the barn door had partially fallen off the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marsha, Monona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Winderful updated facility, recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
MA
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean & friendly.. love pool & hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tasha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was not cleaned well. There was a pill under the mattress that had been left from previous people and the bathroom was not very clean either. I also found the bed uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025