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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 | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Outdoor wedding area
Courtyard
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014
  • Reiman Gardens
    20 min walk
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    2 min drive
  • The IowaStater Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • The Filling Station
    3 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Executive Level | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View, Executive Level

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ames

When you stay at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University in Ames, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stephens Auditorium and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hilton Coliseum.

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 20 min walk
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive

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
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 187 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The IowaStater, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The IowaStater

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (20,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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. 677 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 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

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here every time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this hotel, it is always clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan, Otsego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seemed to be updated which was really nice. Breakfast was underwhelming at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my regular place to stay in Ames. This time I was in the Executive Section. The door to the parking lot had a security device (that would require the use of the room key) however it was not operational. This was made known to the staff. Breakfast was short staffed and slow; on the second day the venting system wasn't operational thus reducing menu choices. On balance good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Excellent front desk service. Quiet! Pool was clean and Jacuzzi was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tracie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the hard beds...some would say extra firm. Also the A/C unit could use some updating. Very loud unit turning off and on all night long. Quiet hotel, not very busy at all. When I booked the room, there were very few rooms left?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Gateway and we will definitely be back. It is conveniently located close to Iowa State’s campus which makes visiting our college student easy. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Traveled with family
Great Iowa State U hotel. Wished the room floors were cleaner. The entire hotel is updated and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jon, Omaha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room at Gateway Hotel was clean and comfortable at an excellent value. Bed was comfortable, bathroom and shower were clean and in perfect working order. A compact ironing board and iron is available for wrinkled clothes. I liked the large window in our room with view of a nearby tree. On eco-friendliness front, it was refreshing to see a property not feel like they have to keep the grass on grounds super green, in September it's okay for plants to be a bit brown. One gripe is the mounted soap dispenser in my shower was completely empty. Staff refilled it quickly, but if I would have been a tight morning time schedule it would have irked me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Customer service people are rude!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024