Places to stay in Ames, Iowa
We currently have 35 accommodations in and around Ames. There are also other regional listings available for Motor Inns, Hotels, RV parks and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.
Ames is a city located in the central part of Iowa in Story County, and approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines. It is the principal city of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Story County, and which, when combined with the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, comprises the larger Ames-Boone Combined Statistical Area. While Ames is the largest city in Story County, the county seat is in Nevada which is 8 miles east of Ames. Local restaurants include Vinyl Cafe, Olde Main Brewing Company, McDonald’s, and London Underground.
If you are travelling in the area, Ames is located close to Ames Jewish Congregation, Kelley (historical), Interchange 102, Arnold Lake Dam and Big Creek Bridge.
The center of Ames ( which is at is longitude -93°36'49.32 and latitude 42°1'21.72 ) is located and 9 miles away from Nevada.
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Hickory Park ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1404 South Duff Avenue. Hickory Park Restaurant Co. currently resides in its third location in Ames. Hickory Park was established in 1970, and since its inception has become an Ames tradition!
Hickory Park’s reputation has flourished from an expansive menu filled with a variety of hickory smoked meats served in generous portions. There is certainly something for everyone with over 100 menu selections. Your placemat is filled with old fashioned parlor sundaes, so make sure you stay for the ice cream!
hickoryparkames.com 
Ge-angelo's Italian Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 823 Wheeler Street. Located in the Northern Lights Center, Ge-Angelo's Italian Restaurant serves up Ames' finest Italian fare with exciting dishes and unique ambiance. Voted best Italian in Story County by the readers of the Ames Tribune, in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2017.
www.geangelos.com
Burgie's Coffee And Tea Company ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Located at 110 Airport Road. Here at Burgie's, we want to create an environment that focuses on building relationships within the community!
We offer a wide variety of breakfast & lunch options made-to-order, homemade bakery products, espresso bar + manual brew coffees from Windmill Coffee Roasters, and more. We strive to provide and we seek to do it well - Come give us a try!
www.burgiescoffee.com
Olde Main Brewing Company ( Dining
/ Winery / Brewery ). Located at 316 Main Street. We offer a wide range of choices to satisfy your hunger such as certified angus steaks, juicy burgers, quality seafood, fresh soups made daily, and delectable desserts.
We provide many innovative vegetarian and gluten free options too!
www.oldemainbrewing.com
Renamed properties
- Gateway Hotel And Conference Center at 2100 Green Hills Drive may have been previously known as The Hotel At Gateway Center
- Econo Lodge at 2600 Southeast 16th Street may have been previously known as Heartland Inn
- Radisson Hotel at 2609 University Boulevard may have been previously known as Comfort Suites or Holiday Inn Ames Conference Center