Econo Lodge Ames

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January 2025

February 2025

Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Laundry

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

2600 Se 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010

Ames Dog Park
4 min drive
Main Street Cultural District
5 min drive
El Azteca
2 min walk
Subway
8 min walk

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

This hotel features an indoor pool, a business centre and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a banquet hall.

Econo Lodge Ames offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

During your stay at Econo Lodge Ames, you'll be close to Iowa State University. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and meeting rooms
Just a 5-minute drive from Main Street Cultural District and 6 minutes from Iowa State University
Pets welcome for a fee

WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Econo Lodge Ames also features an indoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ames hotel.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

Indoor pool

Family friendly

Cot (surcharge)
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Business centre
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.
Braille/raised signage
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Free weekday newspapers
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night

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.

Cots (infant beds) are available.

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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Econo Lodge Ames Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Travelled with family

19 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Air conditioning unit smelled of mold. Stains on bedding and chair, sticky floors, mold in bathroom around floor and shower.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very relaxing stay and clean rooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family

16 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Dirty rooms. Hallways dirty & cluttered with furniture & boxes. Musty, moldy smell everywhere. Security door was propped open most of the day & when not propped open anyone could still walk right in without key access. Pool had an overwhelming chemical smell to it, between that & the temperature & steam, made it hard to breathe in there. 2 floors & no elevator, had to lug all our bags & cooler up & down the stairs. Non guests coming in & out all day, eating free breakfast which was 👎, using the bathrooms & pool. No one refilled food or cleaned up throughout meal. Would NEVER stay here again even if it was free…

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

15 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We got what we paid for. The beds were comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by the continental breakfast options and seating area. When we needed extra soaps, the staff were accommodating. Unfortunately, the room could’ve been better. The paint was peeled off of a portion of the ceiling, the walls had some stains, the smoke detector was fastened to the ceiling with black tape, the bathroom shower/sink were not cleaned and the sheets, though smelled clean, had what appeared to be a blood stain. I think there could’ve mainly been improvements in regard to cleanliness. The kids enjoyed the pool and it was clean but the pool room was VERY hot. Though there is needed room for improvement, after speaking with the staff, it does seem like, with the new management takeover, they are heading in the right direction, changes are being made and have been very open to feedback.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Karla

11 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

26 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did not know the hotel was under construction. Half the furnishings were outside the entrance to the hotel. None of the amenities were available for use. The pictures do not match the property. The pool was horrendous.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The service was nice. The front desk staff was very friendly. Our room was decent. There is no elevator which was a bummer because I had to haul our luggage and a baby up the stairs. The property was a bit messy. I don't know if they are in the middle of remodeling some of the areas or what. There was a bunch of chairs just sitting outside the front door. Breakfast was in the lobby because the breakfast room was being painted. The ice machine didn't work, and didn't look like it had worked for a while. Half the vending machines were empty that I saw. The room was clean. It was a little noisy though by the highway.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with family

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The lady at the front desk was really friendly and accomodating.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with group

20 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Walls in room needed to be painted. There was only one chair. The comforter was faded and looked old. There were no tissues. The one positive was the bed was very comfortable. The hall carpets were dingy and looked dirty. The breakfast room was clean but not well stocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian L

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Positive Changes Under New Management

This location has recently changed management and positive changes are being made. The rooms now have laminate vinyl floors and many of the bathrooms have been upgraded. The curtains in the rooms and the carpet in the hallway are very dated but reportedly will be replaced soon. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast area is well maintained. It is still a basic, economy hotel but the new management is working hard to improve the guest experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

breakfast wasn't great,there is no elevator and the refrigerator in the room needed to be defrosted. It was a clean, inexpensive, safe place for my daughter to stay for a week in between apartments. It's not upscale, it gets the job done. We are very happy with it

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

art

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

13 Aug 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It was ok

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelly

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My child couldn’t swim in the pool since bugs were in and around the pool

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to eating establishments, solid breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean room.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

30 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melody S

Travelled with family

21 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room smelled like urine, garbage in the hall and on the steps was there when we checked in on Friday and still there when we checked out on Sunday.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

21 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Travelled with partner

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Comfort of bed not good and beding poor, water leak in room and quality of carpet in hallway and entry and exit doors not locked. The staff was wonderful and understand they are in process of updating.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and quiet. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I stay in Ames for work and I’ll definitely be using them again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with partner

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The hotel itself wasn’t the cleanest, but certainly not dirty to a concerning point. Some funky smells and mysterious stains going through the hallway, but very forgivable. Our room itself was much more clean, updated, and cared for. Some spots here and there, but the mattress and sheets were spot-free. You definitely get a clean nights sleep for your money! All the staff were amazing, helpful, and friendly. Hardly any freeway noise at all, despite being right next to the connector! We were a little concerned about the amount of restaurant options in Ames and were delighted with the number of options just a few minutes away from the hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024