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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
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Indoor pool
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
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View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Hotel connected to the convention center in Ames with free parking
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
  • 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

More

  • 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

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
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
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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 864 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1218 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was average and seemed overdone with some items like the biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

barb

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

6/10 Okay

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here. Clean, quiet and safe. Updated room and comfy beds and pillows made for the perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best places I stayed on a 38 day road trip! My family stayed on the 6th floor so we appreciated the working elevators when hauling our suitcases in after a long day of travel. We appreciated the late check in and the noon checkout time. The beds were super comfortable and the double headed shower was nice because you could adjust to what you preferred (rain type versus side mounted). The provided shampoo, conditioner and body wash smelled amazing and worked great on my thick hair - usually provided stuff I react to but I didn’t to these. The complimentary all you can eat hot and cold buffer breakfast (Expedia silver perk) was fabulous! There were biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, waffle maker, oatmeal with various toppings, fresh fruit, juices, assorted pastries and more. I highly recommend staying here if you get the opportunity. The staff are super welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and accommodating, will be staying again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was great. The room was very nice with a micro and a fridge. It was very clean. The pool and hot tub were both very clean as well. Parking was easy and about a mile from Iowa state university. The breakfast was buffet on the weekend and order from the menu on weekdays. We had the order from the meu and it was very good. Water, coffee and fruit available in the morning too. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great, clean & comfortable, excellent staff. Little things though. Door to bathroom is fancy, but no privacy with 1" gap around door. No condensation in bathroom with shower, but water doesn't really get that hot. Plenty warm though. Breakfast buffet quality is not much different than any free hot hotel breakfast but costs over $17. Without the breakfast the hotel is still great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jules

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close and convenient to ISU
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Lake in the Hills

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and updated hotel. The only complaint is that the in room air conditioner is loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Hotel was quiet. Coffee and water in the lobby. Easy to get anywhere in Ames from this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a slightly older property but very nice, unique, clean and well maintained. The rooms we have been in so far have updated/modern furnishings. We also like that it is close to ISU campus and has at least 2 ( maybe more?) EV chargers in the parking lot with reasonable rates for overnight charging.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beds were very
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didn’t like is the lavender scented sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025