"The room was clean and had lots of electrical outlets. The hotel clerk was friendly. I'd definitely stay here again.2022-08-14"
"The hotel was off the beaten path from the highway, and the rates seemed a bit high, but it was worth a stay. It was nice and clean, and all the employees were helpful and friendly.2020-07-16"
"The hotel was clean, nicely furnished, and handicap-accessible. All the employees were polite. Stay here.2016-10-10"
"Nice hotel and employees. Lots of variety at breakfast.2019-05-28"
"The hotel was clean, quiet, and easy to see from I-35. The room and bathroom were nice and clean, and the front desk clerks were pleasant. Nice breakfast. The only problem was that the entrance was a bit hard to find.2018-02-09"
"The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable, but we heard barking dogs until 1 AM and the heater, fridge, and coffee pot were noisy. Breakfast was tasty and had hot selections. I was disappointed due to the lack of sleep.2017-12-04"
"Great rates. My room was clean, the carpet looked fairly new, and the bathtub and sink seemed updated. Good TV and OK bed. I didn't like having a bedspread because of Covid, and the blanket had holes in it. The window was loose and the screen was torn, so I didn't feel entirely secure. The check-in clerk was personable and made me feel welcome. Don't expect luxury for a budget price.2020-08-15"
"The hotel room had everything I needed, and it was dark at night for sleeping. The pillows could've been firmer. Limited restaurants in the area.2017-07-03"
"I was given a handicap room I didn't need, and it was right by the front door and elevator, so there was a lot of noise. The toilet ran every 20 minutes. Not a good value.2021-10-25"
"Good location. The room was comfortable, and everything worked. We had a fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. The carpet felt clean on my bare feet. The fridge worked too well and froze our drinks. No daily housekeeping; you'll have to ask for extra towels and such. No washcloths. Easy check-in and checkout. The hotel staff was friendly. Breakfast was limited but sufficient, and there was a toaster in the lobby.2021-07-23"
"Our suite was clean and comfortable. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful with information and directions to the hospital. We were given a map of Ames and the ISU campus with a suggested route marked for us. 2021-03-26"
"Good value. The hotel was quiet and pet friendly. The staff was helpful, and breakfast was nice. Make a reservation here.2019-05-27"
"The hotel was OK for a short stay. The room was nice, but the toilet handle was broken. I had to ask for more towels since they weren't restocked by the housekeeper.2018-07-05"
"Close to ISU. The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Housekeepers left in the early afternoon, so rooms weren't cleaned unless guests vacated the rooms by noon.2016-05-31"
"Hotel room was clean. Children in the room above ours were so noisy that I called the front desk twice to complain. Nothing was done, so I went to the front desk about the problem. They called the room and the noise stopped for a short time, but then started up again. I was disappointed and won't stay again.2015-04-01"
"The curtains in my hotel room were hanging off the rod. The staff was friendly. There was cereal for breakfast, but no milk.2021-09-11"
"Nice hotel. The front desk clerk was especially helpful; she gave me super glue to fix my running shoe and printed out my airline boarding pass.2019-07-31"
"Great room. The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful, and breakfast was nice. I'd definitely stay here again.2018-08-09"
"I was disappointed. The bedside table wasn't within reach of the bed. We asked for a roll-in shower, and our room only had a bathtub; I wasn't able to shower. The hotel clerk said there was nothing he could do. A group was mistakenly given a key to my room and tried to enter. Breakfast was meager. Don't stay here.2022-08-07"
"The hotel was clean and nice. The front desk clerk was great and helped us multiple times. Our only complaint was that the AC in our room made a funny noise each time it shut off. Good breakfast. I'd stay here again.2018-09-26"
"Nice hotel room. The night clerk was friendly.2018-09-04"
"The hotel was easy to find off the interstate, but it was fairly pricey. Housekeeping still hadn't cleaned our room at 5 PM; I had to contact the front desk to get it cleaned. My studio king suite was smaller than I expected. Breakfast wasn't great.2019-04-15"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
