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Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Iowa State University

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ames

Heart of Ames.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Christofferson Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Reiman Gardens with a stay here. Jack Trice Stadium and Stephens Auditorium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

3-star hotel near Iowa State University
Spark by Hilton Ames offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Spark by Hilton Ames also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Spark by Hilton Ames was completed in October 2025.

This 3-star Ames hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Spark by Hilton Ames offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations include double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, 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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 25 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
The property will be renovating from June 2 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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