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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Outdoor wedding area
Courtyard
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hilton Coliseum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Pet-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Ames with free parking
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and within walking distance of Reiman Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include an off-lead area and litter trays.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Reiman Gardens and a few minutes from Jack Trice Stadium
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area and litter trays
As a guest of Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ames hotel.

The IowaStater – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, 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
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The IowaStater

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (20,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
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: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • An off-lead area and litter trays are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Gateway Ames
Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Ames
Hotel Gateway
Gateway Hotel Conference Center
Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent access to Iowa State University.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Updated rooms and great hotel in college town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nicely decorated. Very clean!! Close to campus!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse Craig, ankeny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family has CB een coming to this property for years!love the renovations they made but the charges for our little pup has now gone up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Repeat customers
We had a nice stay on a cold January weekend. Great location so we’ve stayed many times. Love the updated room decor and walk in shower. Front desk was very friendly. The only thing is my husband and I only received 1 daily breakfast buffet so he ate and I didn’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet wouldn't flush. Had to sit all night and finally the water would go down by morning when we tried again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked how clean and convenient the hotel was. The staff was friendly. I also appreciated the restaurant vouchers. The pool and jacuzzi area was clean and towels stocked. Lastly, I loved the University decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great but no longer pet friendly.
We've always liked the Gateway and have stayed there regularly for decades. However, the recently added charge for pets per night is excessive and makes the place no longer "pet friendly" as advertised on Hotels.com. They would do well to go back to their old pet policy, which didn't charge extra. I'm sure they are losing repeat customers like us with the new policy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always clean, comfortable and reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Renae, Cedar Rapids

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return customers to this hotel. Continue to be very pleased with service, facilities, pool, and general ambience. Will continue to frequent this hotel. Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The recent upgrade to the facility looks great. I would suggest that the hotel consider doing a better job maintaining sidewalks and parking lots as during our recent visit there was an ice storm. The hotel did not do much to apply salt to the sidewalks and parking lots. If a guest had fallen, the hotel would be fully liable for any injuries.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024