Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Outdoor wedding area
Courtyard
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Reiman Gardens
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Stephens Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Ames
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 spa 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 spa 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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 spa 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The IowaStater

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (20000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 9

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

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

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.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when in town for an Iowa State game!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Nicely remodeled room. Close to campus activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet and nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Glen Ellyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyeonji

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at the Gateway and we loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EV charging
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Selle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Convinient and close to ISU. Could use friendlier staff. Breakfast is only good for one person! Pretty pricey for a limited item on breakfast menu! Good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fouad, Park Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe location with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great...just wish there was a continental breakfast i stead of a pay restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pillows are too small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024