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Iowa House

3.0 star property

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A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.
A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilton Coliseum
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair. There are two windows with blinds, a door, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Room 101 & 102)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

A bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted picture frames, a chair, and a standing fan.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

A neatly made bed with a patterned quilt, a bedside lamp, and a television on a stand to the left.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and matching pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Iowa House

Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include conference space, a computer station, and an arcade/game room.
Iowa House offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.

This Ames bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at Iowa House gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Iowa State University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the comfortable accommodations and the location
  • Steps from Iowa State University and a 5-minute drive from Jack Trice Stadium
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 325 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Iowa House also features an arcade/game room, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ames bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

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 full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

House Iowa
Iowa House Inn
Iowa House Hotel - Ames
Iowa House B&B
House B&B
Iowa House B&B Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Ames
Iowa House Bed & breakfast
Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames
Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Iowa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 862 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 862 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 862 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 862 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 862 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, comfortable room and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Everything was great. Staff was friendly and helpful! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Iowa State University. Clean & Comfortable lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot - a nice change from a hotel room - the home is well cared for and it’s a spot I have already recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomier than expected, courteous staff, clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, very friendly staffs, and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast and visiting with other guests as we ate. We also loved the close proximity to campus town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Iowa House when I visit my son at Iowa State. It is very close to campus, definitely within walking distance. The rooms are always clean and cool. The dining room always has something to eat at all hours. Breakfast in the mornings are always good. I even got a text asking if I would be eating breakfast. The staff are great and very accommodating. When I go to Ames, this is the first place I look to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

I love staying here. It's not fancy, but feels home like.Everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is quaint and cozy. Our room was clean, well-appointed, and featured lovely details that made you feel like you were in a home. The breakfast was fantastic (egg bake, toast, fresh fruits, etc) and the dining area was adorable. Such a wonderful gem right on campus. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time guest. The most comfortable stay I've had in a long time. Everything met expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here several times over the years and always love it. Staff is amazing. Iowa House is always beautifully decorated and convenient. It’s a B&B with modern, reliable, facilities and services.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast was fantastic every day and the proprietors were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and lovely B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hours, great location with great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little warm. Tried adjusting temperature but maybe we were doing something wrong? Third floor room. Breakfast was good. Nice that snacks are available 24/7!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming accommodations and clean. The staff is friendly and attended to requests as needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful historical building with clean rooms, great staff, easy check-in, etc, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025