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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Exterior
Property amenity
Hallway

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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229 S. Duff Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hilton Coliseum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility) | Accessible bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Jetted bathtub

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ames

With a stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Ames, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Octagon Center for the Arts. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cinemark Ames Movies 12.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa State University
Days Inn by Wyndham Ames offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 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. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 398 square feet (37 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 398 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Express check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Days Inn Ames
Days Inn Hotel Ames
Days Inn Ames Iowa
Days Inn Wyndham Ames Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Ames
Days Inn By Wyndham Ames Iowa
Ames Days Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Ames Ames
Days Inn by Wyndham Ames Hotel
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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 938 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was nice and welcoming. The area is good, close to good food and target. The floor was not swept or mopped which wouldn’t have bothered me as much I would just wear shoes but my crawling baby was with me, so not so great. The bathroom floor was cleaned or appeared to be. The AC ran and tried its best but simply isn’t well enough to keep the room cool. It was uncomfortably hot until the sun went down. Being close to the college there were drunk youngsters playing loud music and screaming throughout the night. The breakfast was not really a breakfast, muffins, cereal, bad fruit and waffles. I would stay here again in a pinch if I needed a place, but if looking for satisfactory rest I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room,friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vy

What I didn't like was the main door to hotel rooms didn't have a lock. This is the safety issue! Anyone can come in and out. The door should remain locked all the time and can be accessed only by the guests with the access key.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay

Bed was fine. Food options were good. Our sink faucet had water trickling out of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accomodations adequate for the price point.

Accomodations were fine. I would trade less channels on the TV for a little bit better breakfast options. Oh, and the parking spot lines were painted very narrow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Overpriced for the experience.

I wasn't a fan of having a kiosk with a remote customer service person doing the check in. NOT a personal experience and it didn't give me a very good impression of the management of the facility. The rooms were updated and clean, which was a bit of a surprise as the area around the hotel looked a little sketchy and run down. I was concerned about the security in the area as I found two of the outside doors propped open at 8:30 at night, and my window on the ground floor was unlatched as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Black Duck tape on bathroom door, molding on bottom of bathroom door moldy and rotted away. Entrance door to room did not shut all of the way unless you push hard or pulled hard. Kisok check in which was slow. Creepy old man guarding the hallway area and staring at people out side his window no one on site to talk to if you needed anything. My door handle to my room was jiggled 3 times through out my first night there. Felt like they were doing bed checks or something. Lack of towels in room. No disturb signs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koutarou

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Travelled with family
We checked in using a kiosk with a virtual link to someone offsite. He was a good sport since we had teenagers with us. Owner told me later they were testing the use of the kiosk because he can’t find employees. There were a variety of guests from families to a group of older women. Rooms were clean and pics were accurate. Complimentary breakfast room has seating for about 6-8 so prepare to eat in your room. No protein choices at breakfast when we were there. We were in town for an event so basically at hotel at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean and air conditioning worked great! The bed was very comfortable.The water pressure was horrible. There wasn't much to choose from on the breakfast side. The hotel was in an area that had restaurants and shopping. It was a good stay for the most part.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Could not use the air conditioner because it was extremely noisy. The owner told us there was nothing that could be done. Luckily it was not over 80 degrees that night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Absolutely terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice . Parking limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly staff however there was a crack head screaming outside in the parking lot at 6am who was staying there so a little unsettling
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

TaTanisha

Business traveller

Close accommodations

Average accommodations, basics clean room, the TV did not work the last night but I think due to weather. Basic breakfast, not anything extra special. Safe and clean. I would stay again. Close to everything. Main strip. Can walk if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast area was clean and inviting. Only to have curdled milk in container on counter. Lack of wafflemix, old out of date hard cereal, and no coffee in coffee holder. This was all an hour before breakfast time was over. Both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had trouble with the air conditioner. It was quite noisy when trying to automatically turn on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dixie, Chelsea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The most disturbing part of the entire stay was checking in. Instead of a human being, there was a kiosk with a large video screen and the clerk appeared on the screen and directed us through the check-in process. They kept saying things like, "This is standard practice in modern hotels," but I have stayed in many hotels and never had a virtual person check me in. There was also an attendant on duty, but he didn't do the check-in. However, after we went to our room and we're getting settled, he opened our door without knocking to see if anyone was in the room. When I booked my room online, I requested an accessible room because it was a small hotel and would not have an elevator. I did not want to climb steps with luggage because of mobility issues. The breakfast provided was bare bones and minimal but edible. The room itself was fine and the bed was comfortable. The AC worked well, and we did not try the television. The bathroom was accessible for a wheelchair, however the mirror was not properly affixed to the wall and hanging at an angle, and if I had been in a wheelchair I would not have been able to see myself. Frankly, I find it disingenuous to advertise this as a "by Wyndham" property. It's a Days Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Was given keys to an occupied room. Walked in on somebody sleeping. They gave us a new room but we were pretty sketched out after that. Breakfast was lacking. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025