Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually furnished
Meeting facility
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

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2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
An indoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Spark by Hilton Ames offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations include double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Spark by Hilton Ames. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Christofferson Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 6 minutes by foot from Christofferson Park and a 2-minute drive from Reiman Gardens
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Spark by Hilton Ames. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Spark by Hilton Ames was completed in October 2025.

This 3-star Ames hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 25 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
The property will be renovating from June 2 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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 pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU
Holiday Inn ISU
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel
Radisson Ames Conference Center at ISU
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Ames
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel Ames

Reviews

Spark by Hilton Ames Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

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