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Iowa House

3.0 star property

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Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)
Lobby sitting area
Free daily full breakfast
Fireplace
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilton Coliseum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ames

With a stay at Iowa House in Ames, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Stephens Auditorium. .This bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Brunnier Art Museum and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hilton Coliseum.
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What's nearby

  • Stephens Auditorium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Iowa State University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Welch Ave. Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Macubana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AJs Liquor #2 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Iowa House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University
Iowa House offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.

This Ames bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Iowa House. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Ames? This bed & breakfast has 325 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Reviews

Iowa House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 812 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast was fantastic every day and the proprietors were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding morning breakfast and fabulous host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, wonderful place! We stay there every year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keevan

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Hot Breakfast provided with both meat and vegetarian options. The bed were super comfortable and the bathroom spacious. Pictures don’t do this place justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful historical building with clean rooms, great staff, easy check-in, etc, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Unique Experience, Blast from the Past

We really enjoyed staying here. The building was originally a fraternity house (Delta Chi), but it's completely refurbished and full bathrooms have been added to each room. It's a few walkable blocks from campus. The breakfast was nice. Iowa State alums will really like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, close to campus, clean, warm atmosphere, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place with breakfast. Check-in and out was easy. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Iowa House. The room was comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the long tables supported friendly conversation with other guests. The staff were friendly and helpful. I hope to return for another stay at a later date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and lovely B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Iowa House for four days. The room was wonderful. It was clean and cozy. The air conditioner made so much less noise than those at hotels. The towels were plentiful and clean. The bathtub had jets. The breakfast was delicious. The Iowa House is so conveniently located near restaurants and the campus. We absolutely loved our stay there and would recommend it to everyone. If I travel to Iowa State again, I will definitely stay at the Iowa House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUGH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More than adequate. Hoping breakfast is good. Checkin by code. Nice old house/inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brook

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay! Very clean and comfortable. Loved the jetted tub. Staff was kind and friendly and breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, beautiful place. The breakfasts were fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

A delightful stay in Ames Iowa

The room was very well appointed and very comfortable and had everything we needed. The food and the service were all first rate at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint home converted the hotel. Comfortable and clean. Very quiet and private. Adjoins Iowa State campus. Easy access from freeway. Secure and private lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

an inn full of historical memories.

The host is super. The room is full of 90's atmosphere with many midwestern features. But some of them are too old such as the sink counter. I was not able to find the shower converter the first night. That seems a common issue. Overall, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
We drive to Minnesota once a year. We won’t stay anywhere else. The staff is friendly and helpful, the location is quiet and within walking distance of restaurants, and it’s an easy drive to get to and from I-35. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and homelike with gracious staff, walkable to campus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babatope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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