See all properties
Save

Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for Spark by Hilton Ames

Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View map
2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Christofferson Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually furnished

Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Indoor pool
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,287 reviews
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

About the area

Ames

With a stay at Spark by Hilton Ames, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Christofferson Park. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Reiman Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iowa State University - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations include double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. 55-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 4500 square feet (418 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 4,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU
Holiday Inn ISU
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel
Radisson Ames Conference Center at ISU
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Ames
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Merci
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Beds were small breakfast wasnt quite what other hotels offer coffee was burnt most the time plus hidden fees when I arrived tha I had to pay for. Room didn’t have a coffee pot so it’s you have to make a trip down to the common area for drinks and no vending machine so over priced soda and food tha you can buy from the hotel itself
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soft pillow friendly lady at checkikn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Good and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, staff friendliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet. Great sushi restaurant in Ames.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Balaji

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
YES
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, big room. Staff was amazingly courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, well furnished and very comfortable. Nice bath products were provided. Also, the staff were wonderful; very welcoming, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos E.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fast and easy! Very clean and a great price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff. We would stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eli

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was finishing construction and transition to Hilton property. Breakfast was more minimal because of construction, but area was clean and stocked. Rooms were freshly updated. Comfortable beds, quiet nights, and very helpful staff all around. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff helpful with snafu at check in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, clean property but limited breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and clean. It was well apportioned and comfortable. Everything worked well and the facility was great. It appears that this was just converted from a Radisson to a Hilton. Very nice and I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025