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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Reiman Gardens, connected to the convention center

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Indoor pool
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Bar (on property)
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

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

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 comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 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
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ames

Convention convenience.You'll find Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Stephens Auditorium and Iowa State Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Iowa State Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Brunnier Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪IAST8CY Tailgate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3-star hotel near Reiman Gardens, connected to the convention center
As a guest of Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ames hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • An off-leash area and litter boxes are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • 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 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 856 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1211 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a slightly older property but very nice, unique, clean and well maintained. The rooms we have been in so far have updated/modern furnishings. We also like that it is close to ISU campus and has at least 2 ( maybe more?) EV chargers in the parking lot with reasonable rates for overnight charging.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beds were very
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didn’t like is the lavender scented sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick C Kusch,

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close enough to walk to Iowa State University. Particularly close to Jack Jack Trice stadium and the arboretum. It is super clean, has friendly staff, and a nice pool and hot tub. Also, it is super easy to get on and off of interstate 35 from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean, good food. Nice beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The junior suite was very nice, a spacious room. The bathroom was nice with good toiletries and fluffy towels but the pressure in the shower wasn't great. The pressure in the sink was strong!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Constance, Starbuck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy the location, comfort and cleanliness of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great location for all activities related to Ames / ISU.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking close to room, size of room and shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean, spacious and close to ISU campus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gateway is consistently a great place to stay. Front desk folks are always friendly, competent, and knowledgeable. Rooms are always clean. I usually stay when things are not super busy so the rate is very reasonable. I love it here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shrabantee, Santa Clara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judson

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value Clean room Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and clean. But it is a few miles from food (2 miles or so). Gettin into the building from the parking lot was weird - I didn't see any ramp so had to carry suitcases (only a few steps but still not great). The thing that really bothered me was housekeeping started tapping on doors announcing "housekeeping!" at 7:30 am. I had DND on my door but still woke up to them in the hall knocking on other doors. So annoying after getting in late the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at the Gateway for years and like it very much. We are still disappointed by their recently changed pet policy, which charges quite a bit extra. Plus, their breakfast policy (one breakfast coupon per night) is problematic. It means that if we're staying for one night, only one of us gets to have breakfast the next morning. That's weird. Why not allow at least two people to have breakfast? My concern is that their management wants to claim to be "pet friendly" and offer "free breakfast" for people who are searching for those items. Then, the reality is something else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025