Title: Book The Best Hotels in Story County, IA for 2026 from CA $74 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.ca [Story County Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Story-County.d553248635976432567.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Story County](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Story-County.d553248635976432567.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Story County Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Story-County.d553248635976432567.Car-Rental-Destinations) ![Geese fighting on Iowa State University's Lake LaVerne. #wildlife #geese #bird](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059972/b0cc6d0b-4bfe-40d0-9f04-780dd63986ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Ryan Brohm ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059972/b0cc6d0b-4bfe-40d0-9f04-780dd63986ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to CA $1,096 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - 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Feb 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976432567&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) Tomorrow [Feb 18 - Feb 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976432567&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) This weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976432567&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) Next weekend [Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976432567&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel) ## Our top choices for Story County hotels ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914900/914890/c44a5b76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914900/914890/33b18bf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914900/914890/84c7f434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914900/914890/ae90309a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Inn Story City [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Story-City.h914890.Hotel-Information) Story City 8.8/10 Excellent (393 reviews) "Staff nice, food good, room clean!!!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Randy CA $122 CA $136 total includes taxes & fees Mar 15 - Mar 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Story-City.h914890.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/710000/700100/700084/e19f459a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/710000/700100/700084/29085e88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/710000/700100/700084/368d4fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/710000/700100/700084/7ace3e7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Gateway-Hotel-And-Conference-Center.h700084.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,236 reviews) "Perfect stay! " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Tony CA $134 CA $150 total includes taxes & fees Feb 22 - Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Gateway-Hotel-And-Conference-Center.h700084.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32530000/32524100/32524052/8a37ae20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32530000/32524100/32524052/7c94d60c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32530000/32524100/32524052/cb60f16e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32530000/32524100/32524052/6e797109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-And-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h32524052.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.0/10 Wonderful (1,005 reviews) "Clean hotel and friendly staff " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Trent CA $127 CA $142 total includes taxes & fees Mar 15 - Mar 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-And-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h32524052.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51136/9d150149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51136/ae11cbf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51136/24dde336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51136/5a5531d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-University-Park-Inn-Suites.h51136.Hotel-Information) Ames 8.8/10 Excellent (1,002 reviews) "Staff was great, rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Overall good hotel " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Kristen CA $119 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Feb 19 - Feb 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-University-Park-Inn-Suites.h51136.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10569100/10569032/e7fd0587.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10569100/10569032/07a63587.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10569100/10569032/5794e801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10569100/10569032/0e581879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h10569032.Hotel-Information) Ames 8.8/10 Excellent (1,000 reviews) "Always a wonderful stay" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Diane K CA $97 CA $109 total includes taxes & fees Mar 9 - Mar 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h10569032.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/570400/570395/f28fb097.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/570400/570395/dce2ade3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily on-the-go breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/570400/570395/28a8adc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/570400/570395/b413530c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Ames.h570395.Hotel-Information) Ames 8.6/10 Excellent (416 reviews) "Clean, quiet, & very friendly staff Great location " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Lena CA $130 CA $145 total includes taxes & fees Feb 22 - Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Ames.h570395.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53896300/53896211/6998c56f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53896300/53896211/f2bbd58d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53896300/53896211/368dd49a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53900000/53896300/53896211/65145ab8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Ames.h53896211.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.2/10 Wonderful (292 reviews) "Clean and quiet with friendly staff. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Paige CA $124 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Mar 8 - Mar 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Ames.h53896211.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1287600/1287582/b4e69589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1287600/1287582/45146028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1287600/1287582/89628cb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1287600/1287582/d468f0e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GrandStay Hotel & Suites [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-GrandStay-Hotel-Suites.h1287582.Hotel-Information) Ames 8.4/10 Very good (1,000 reviews) "Very clean and quiet. Room set up was wonderful. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would definitely stay again." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Heather CA $95 CA $106 total includes taxes & fees Feb 18 - Feb 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-GrandStay-Hotel-Suites.h1287582.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578100/578005/39112668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578100/578005/3741eeef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578100/578005/6810eb40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578100/578005/f0023964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spark by Hilton Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Spark-By-Hilton-Ames.h578005.Hotel-Information) Ames 8.8/10 Excellent (33 reviews) "Clean room nice staff. We would stay again in the future " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Beverly CA $115 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Feb 26 - Feb 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Spark-By-Hilton-Ames.h578005.Hotel-Information) ![Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554612/3fcf0a68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554612/f9244198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554612/35942d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554612/c847e59a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Microtel-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Ames.h554612.Hotel-Information) Ames 7.8/10 Good (1,001 reviews) "Staff was very helpful and friendly, rooms were clean, and breakfast was kept warm and stocked. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Tiara CA $92 CA $103 total includes taxes & fees Feb 21 - Feb 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Microtel-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Ames.h554612.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561200/561156/25910fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561200/561156/724a32aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561200/561156/a50fb5db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561200/561156/cdaeeda7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-AmericInn-By-Wyndham-Ames.h561156.Hotel-Information) Ames 8.4/10 Very good (1,004 reviews) "Friendly staff, hot tub was nice too. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Amy CA $101 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-AmericInn-By-Wyndham-Ames.h561156.Hotel-Information) ![Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1853/7c298f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1853/40ea2493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1853/a9ed05f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1853/b67b8c9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sonesta Essential Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Sonesta-Essential-Ames.h1853.Hotel-Information) Ames 7.6/10 Good (1,001 reviews) "Room was clean. Check in was quick and easy and staff were very kind. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jodi CA $75 CA $84 total includes taxes & fees Feb 18 - Feb 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Sonesta-Essential-Ames.h1853.Hotel-Information) ![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2480000/2479000/2478964/7ca7f4f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2480000/2479000/2478964/8fd54d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2480000/2479000/2478964/5328626a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2480000/2479000/2478964/e4175644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Iowa House [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Iowa-House-Historic-Inn-Near-Campus.h2478964.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.6/10 Exceptional (822 reviews) "Nice and clean room, very friendly staffs, and great breakfast!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Xiaoyu [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Iowa-House-Historic-Inn-Near-Campus.h2478964.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13440600/13440571/e08b49c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13440600/13440571/59d59e9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13440600/13440571/10aba211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13440600/13440571/w3839h2559x0y0-53a660c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-Ames.h13440571.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.4/10 Exceptional (568 reviews) "Room was very clean and the food was better than I’ve had from other hotels. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) LouAnn CA $134 CA $150 total includes taxes & fees Mar 12 - Mar 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-Ames.h13440571.Hotel-Information) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53310000/53301900/53301829/7eceddb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53310000/53301900/53301829/c9ba91d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53310000/53301900/53301829/f56bb40e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53310000/53301900/53301829/3680e9fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Ames.h53301829.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.0/10 Wonderful (94 reviews) "Great staff, nice rooms and great breakfast" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Eric CA $138 CA $154 total includes taxes & fees Feb 19 - Feb 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Ames.h53301829.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12340/fec195f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12340/bcddf2b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12340/w2880h1917x0y0-46ca09ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12340/a07d1c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Suites-Ames-Conference-Center-Near-ISU-Campus.h12340.Hotel-Information) Ames 7.0/10 Good (464 reviews) "GREAT PLACE TO STAY" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jay CA $102 CA $114 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Suites-Ames-Conference-Center-Near-ISU-Campus.h12340.Hotel-Information) ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3380000/3374600/3374547/15aa3a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3380000/3374600/3374547/9147acf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3380000/3374600/3374547/a997d315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3380000/3374600/3374547/0aaf5ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Americas Best Value Inn Story City [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Americas-Best-Value-Inn-Story-City.h3374547.Hotel-Information) Story City 7.2/10 Good (286 reviews) "Price is great, people friendly, room clean comfortable. No complaints" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jay CA $73 CA $82 total includes taxes & fees Feb 22 - Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Americas-Best-Value-Inn-Story-City.h3374547.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109388300/109388207/w5752h3837x5y3-3518054c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109388300/109388207/5c446ae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109388300/109388207/6f0c7cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109388300/109388207/fa1568fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Ames.h109388207.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.4/10 Exceptional (21 reviews) "Friendly staff, clean rooms, kids enjoyed pool, and good breakfast. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Melissa CA $123 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Ames.h109388207.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2366900/2366812/c9f46d93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2366900/2366812/w3837h2558x3y3-259b2ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2366900/2366812/508bc44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2366900/2366812/w3840h2556x0y3-42ac9872.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Garden Inn Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Ames.h2366812.Hotel-Information) Ames 8.6/10 Excellent (847 reviews) "Everything was very nice. Staff was friendly" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Sheri CA $144 CA $162 total includes taxes & fees Feb 25 - Feb 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Ames.h2366812.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59855200/59855184/25509de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59855200/59855184/378ae72e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59855200/59855184/74769764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59855200/59855184/5e3da0ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Ames.h59855184.Hotel-Information) Ames 9.4/10 Exceptional (564 reviews) "Staff was very nice and welcoming, room was clean, it was quiet." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jason CA $150 CA $167 total includes taxes & fees Feb 19 - Feb 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Ames.h59855184.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Nice clean accommodations with good instructions on how to use things like the shower( both over head or wand water use). Also allow dog/pet stay though charge for a whole week at a time so I used local rover.com for just one night.(would be good for those bringing an animal for university extended vet care). Lovely restaurant, again with nice folks both waitstaff and cooks. Well appointed place with lovely views, even in elevators as windowed, and decent safe parking. Mini refrig, two clothes hanging areas, I had double queen, best sleep I've had while on the road from out of state. Looks like a nice pool and workout area though I didnt ho see or try as didnt bring vlothes for these. Would come here again in a heartbeat. Just lovely." 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" [](https://expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-AmericInn-By-Wyndham-Ames.h561156.Hotel-Information) ![Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32530000/32524100/32524052/41c593ef_y.jpg) ### Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus 10/10 Excellent "Clean and tiddy" [](https://expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-And-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h32524052.Hotel-Information) ## More cheap stays in Story County ![Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9664/257ab000_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road 4995 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines IA CA $66 CA $74 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees 7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Suites.h9664.Hotel-Information) ![Sonesta Essential Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50800/50789/9b65231b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Sonesta Essential Des Moines 4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA CA $67 CA $80 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 includes taxes & fees 7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Sonesta-Essential-Des-Moines.h50789.Hotel-Information) ![Days Inn by Wyndham Newton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7800/7757/32dfc139_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Newton 1605 W 19th St S Newton IA CA $72 CA $80 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 includes taxes & fees 7.6/10 Good! (569 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Marshalltown-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Newton.h7757.Hotel-Information) ![Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51132/19d7f7a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA 11414 Forest Ave Clive IA CA $89 CA $99 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees 7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-CliveW-Des-Moines.h51132.Hotel-Information) ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/8b967b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA CA $120 CA $135 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! 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