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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub
29 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
29 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
29 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)
29 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
29 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
29 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
29 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the area
Ames
In Ames .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Christofferson Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Iowa State University with a stay here. Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Reiman Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 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) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Hickory Park - 3 min drive
The Mucky Duck Pub - 3 min drive
Seasons Marketplace - 4 min drive
Pancheros Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
About this property
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Hotel near Iowa State University in Ames
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.
This Ames hotel is smoke free.
87 guestrooms or units
Continental breakfast (free)
Umbrellas for the pool
Business facilities
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in lobby
ATM
Elevator
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
1 conference room
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
This Ames hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
Free continental breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
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
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
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 van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from December 12 2024 to October 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Hot tub
Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
We should mention
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Overall, it was a great property. The rooms were spacious and clean, and I liked how quiet the room was, overall. I will definitely be staying here again.
Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Heidi
Travelled with family
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean- needs some updates
This hotel is clean and I love the close location to Iowa State campus. The room doors could stand to be replaced. They are lightweight and wood and block no sound. You could hear every conversation in the hallway. There’s also a big enough gap between the door and the door jam that I could see light into the hall.
Heidi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Helen
Mar 9, 2025
Pool was closed for renovation but we were not made aware before we booked
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Shannon
Travelled with partner
Mar 7, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pool and hot tub was not in service. Breakfast was good. Towels and sheets had a weird smell and did not smell like they were washed.
Service was good. Light switch for heater fan seemed to be broken as the light never shut off. Couple of trash items left behind that were a little gross. Overall not a bad place to visit, and we've stayed here before. Maybe just some rough edges that need attention. Overall a nice place and staff.
Very nice place, friendly staff, a convenience store with a great deli next door, sells beer. Everything was nice and new rooms were in terrific condition.
It is an older facility that has been well maintained, and that all my requirements it was good for the price. The bed was excellent as well as the pillows.
The soap and shampoo were the highest quality. Breakfast was a little disappointing. I had a circular fried egg that included red and green peppers which is something I cannot eat. However, there was enough to make a good breakfast.
The spot is convenient to the stadiums for ISU sports. Rooms were clean and the front desk was friendly. We had a great stay. Beds were comfortable and everything we did on the weekend was minutes away.
We picked this hotel to be able to use the hot tub after our busy/ stressful day, only to be told once we arrived that it has been broken for a month and unavailable. Due to it being non refundable, we stayed but we're very disappointed.