Iowa House

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January 2025

February 2025

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Parking included

Free WiFi

Business services

Explore the area

405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014

Farm House Museum
16 min walk
Stephens Auditorium
16 min walk
Stomping Grounds
3 min walk
Welch Ave Station
4 min walk

Room options

Loft Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Suite 301)

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 206)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 302)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 204)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 205)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 306)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Room 304)

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 101)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 100)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Suite 303)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 202)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 203)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 201)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. 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/games room.

Iowa House offers 13 accommodations with a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths.

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

The free breakfast at Iowa House gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of 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 newspapers in reception, a business centre and a meeting room
Guests have great things to say about the comfortable guestrooms and the breakfast
Just a 3-minute drive from Iowa State University and a few minutes from Stephens Auditorium

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 centre and a meeting room. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 325 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Iowa House also features an arcade/games room, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

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

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

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
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

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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

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.

Cots (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

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.

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 Bed & breakfast

Iowa House Bed & breakfast Ames

Iowa House Historic Inn near Campus

Iowa House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Shawntelle

Travelled with family

17 Sept 2024

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

Amazing! So cute and well maintained. Staff are amazing and communicate well.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawntelle

Travelled with family

17 Sept 2024

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

This was our second stay and we wound up extending an extra night. We love it here and it will be our go to for Ames visits.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

31 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

31 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M

30 Aug 2024

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

The home is a very welcoming and comfortable. The host provides a nice selection of evening snacks and makes a wonderful breakfast with a large selection of options. The room had everything you'd need and bed was very comfortable as well as adorable too. Love staying here!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice bed and breakfast place.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, Hoffman Estates

Travelled with partner

28 Aug 2024

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

The room was beautiful and great breakfast!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

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

We loved staying at the Iowa House. The space was fabulous and breakfast was delicious! So convenient!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

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

Great stay in an well-maintained historic ex-fraternity house! The fresh-made breakfasts were way better than we expected. And the location so close to campus couldn't be beat....just a quick walk to everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariza

Travelled with family

24 Aug 2024

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

Quiet in the house, but walking distance to ISU. Great breakfast!!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

22 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Travelled with family

20 Aug 2024

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

Absolutely love staying at Iowa House- our go to place to stay when in Ames!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawntelle

Travelled with partner

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved how easy it was to do everything! It was clean, safe, close to campus, and we’ve already booked our next visit.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

11 Aug 2024

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

Love Iowa house. Charming, quiet and convenient.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Business traveller

11 Aug 2024

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

Lovely home setting. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

7 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aslinn

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

1 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

26 Jul 2024

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

they could dim the lights or even turn some off in common areas.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lon

24 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

21 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

21 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY, Eldridge

21 Jul 2024

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

Everyrhing was great! They even made me a breakfast "to-go" earlier then their normal breakfast time. Very small down side .... no usb charge option in the room.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Business traveller

20 Jul 2024

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

Great people

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

19 Jul 2024

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

We go to Minnesota once a year to go fishing. The Iowa House is about half way between our house and the cabin on the lake. We always stay here going to and coming from Minnesota. It’s clean, quiet, and easy to get to from the feeeway. The staff is friendly and helpful. We love it!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024