Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2216 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Main Street Cultural District
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ames

With a stay at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ames Dog Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Main Street Cultural District.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour health club
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames offers 66 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.
Stay in one of 66 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour health club or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1008 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Not clean/Stained linen

The two staff that manned the desk were very nice. However, when I discussed my concerns about the condition of the rooms, the only thing they could offer was changing rooms. The gentleman at the desk at 3:30 am said he would talk to the manager but I haven't heard from anyone. The original room I was given had cobwebs so large on the walls around the bed, it was clear that the room had not been cleaned in quite sometime. The deadbolt did not work. There were white stains on the upholstery of the brown desk chair. The edges of the bed spread were frayed. There were sticky spots on the desk area and on the table next to the bed. I was offered a different room so I took it. Little did I know the condition of the linens and bathroom.The sheet had an orange/reddish stain in the location of where an adult would be laying as if that was from bodily fluid or waste. Stained sheets should not be reused and should definitely not be left on a bed a person is paying to use. I tried using towels to lay on top of the sheets so that I could still get some rest and one of the towels had a brown stain on it. The toilet would not stop running even after jiggling the handle to make it stop. The tv wall mount was broken leaving the tv leaning forward and supported by the wall. It was a completely miserable experience. I decided I could not stay and chose to sleep in my car instead. I understand that Microtel is a discount hotel, however, cleanliness should never be compromised.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARLA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is fantastic! Very under-rated!!! I have always have had great experiences here. The staff is great and the hotel is very clean. The complimentary breakfast is plentiful and there is coffee all day! Don't hesitate to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

TRACEY

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not again!

The rooms are not taken care of, the sinks had cracks in them, the counter top in the bathroom was chipped in multiple places. There was rust on all the metal pieces in the bath area. The shower head had one stream of water coming out of it and was rusted. The hotel in general was not cared for, the landscaping was non existent. The parking lot has holes in it. Just not a nice place to stay at all!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice inexpensive place to stay in ames
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Worked well for our quick overnight in Ames. Clean besides needing new carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel, nothing fancy, but clean and friendly. Basic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark A

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

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was in town for mom’s weekend at Iowa State. It was a good place to sleep and get ready to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andra

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were in town only for one night. The first room we were in had a strong mold/wet dog smell in the bathroom, but front desk staff were quick to get us a new room which was great. Limited breakfast options, but filling and good for the price. Good budget hotel, we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micki

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Christen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel staff was incredibly unfriendly to us. We had just driven 6 hours with my 2 year old and 8 year old. My 2 year old had been in his car seat cooped up for several hours. We arrived at about 8:30 p.m. He was VERY active when we got into the room because he was stuck in his car seat for so long. He needed to get some energy out. He was running around the room (in a controlled manner - but he was busy). We did not even have our bags unloaded (so maybe after 8 minutes of getting in and getting settled) we get a call from the front desk that we were being too loud for the people below us! Keep in mind it was not even after 9:00 p.m. at this time. I felt like we couldn't even walk around unpacking our bags for fear of getting scolded again! I let the kids watch a movie and they settled down but after that we were not welcomed by the front desk staff at all. Anytime we had a question we were treated as if we were outcasts. The next day, we asked for help with the television in the workout room (which was a pretty lame workout room) and he couldn't figure it out so he just walked out after trying to help us for maybe 2 minutes... Didn't apologize. He didn't care that it didn't work. We then left to go and find a park nearby because we needed to get out of there. We felt very unwelcomed when we went to breakfast as well. My kids are GOOD kids... perfect, NOPE. But.... not like we were treated. If you have kids, do NOT go to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

Great hotel. Will stay here again

Great hotel. The check in was quick and easy,very friendly gentleman. The rooms were clean and inviting. Bed very Comfortable . Breakfast was good ad well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Price although could use some basic maintenance (the little things like toilet needs the handle jiggled occasionally after flushing, window screen was loose).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good prices
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve, MIAMI BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025