Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014

Place, Christofferson Park
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Reiman Gardens
‪19 min walk‬
Place, Iowa State University
‪2 min drive‬

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Room options

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

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

Very good

City view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

Wonderful

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

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

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Excellent

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite. 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 comforters. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

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

Our customers tell us 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 center, 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 this property offers include an off-leash area and litter boxes.

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
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and hiking/biking trails
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
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-leash area and litter boxes

As a guest of Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

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
Limited on-site self parking
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

In-room 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
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services

Business services

14 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

1 building
8 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1978
Designated smoking areas

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 3 pets
An off-leash area and litter boxes 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 cribs (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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Children 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

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Gateway Hotel Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University Reviews

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Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

22 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean, quiet, good breakfast, nice pool, hot tub and workout room

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich

9 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room. Excellent restaurant in hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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