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About the Hotel

405 Hayward Avenue, Ames, Iowa, United States, 50014
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Near Iowa State University
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9.4
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Located just 1.4 km from the Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa House Historic Inn Ames includes 14 rooms. The hotel also boasts a shared lounge, which comes with outdoor dining areas.

Location

The centre of Ames is a 25 minutes' walk of this inn. Saint Johns by the Campus Church is within a few blocks of the property in Ames.

The Iowa House is located approximately a 25-minute walk from the Butterfly Exhibit.

This hotel is just around the corner from Welch Avenue at Knapp Street Northbound bus station.

Rooms

The accommodation offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area featuring an iron and climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as toiletries and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The dessert restaurant Insomnia Cookies lies a few moments from Iowa House Historic Inn.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Reiman Gardens for stunning floral displays and butterfly exhibits.
  • Taste the famous Maid-Rite sandwich at the iconic K's Hamburger Shop.
  • Check out the unique sculptures along the Ames Sculpture Walk downtown.
  • Explore the Brunnier Art Museum for exceptional American art collections.
  • Don't miss the Ames Farmers' Market on Wednesdays for local produce.
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Iowa House Historic Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Family Room
2 persons
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King Suite
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Iowa House Historic Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Iowa House Historic Inn Location

405 Hayward Avenue, Ames, Iowa, United States, 50014
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405 Hayward Avenue, Ames, Iowa, United States, 50014
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Getting around
City Centre
Ames28 min  ·  1.4 mi
Airports
Boone Municipal (BNW)36 min  ·  14.7 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)101 min  ·  41.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Iowa House Historic Inn provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
14

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Iowa House Historic Inn from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 34 verified reviews
9.3/10
Perfect
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Comfort
9.7/10
Facilities
9.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
9.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Staff
9.7/10
Value for money
9.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 104 reviews
9.4/10
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