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  • Hotel class: 2 of 5
  • Rooms: 74
Address:
2600 E. 13Th Street
Ames, IA 50010
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“Nice, Quiet, Spacious, Iowa Hawkeye-free”

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4 of 5 stars
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mar 3, 2008

We stayed here the night before an ISU basketball game and found the accomodations to be quite nice.

Huge bathroom - soft towels, comfy beds, good TV channel selection and a toasty warm pool were all benefits of our stay.

I was slightly let down to see a poster for breakfast promoting bacon and eggs only to find out they didn't have any the next morning. Perhaps they scale back on weekends. They did have rolls and biscuits and gravy.

I was also a bit struck by the desk clerk at check in. I think I might have woken him when we arrived (before 9 p.m.) because he was a bit on the slow side. Perhaps he graduated from the University of Iowa.

This hotel is close to I-35 and not far from anything in Ames (nothing is far from anything else in Ames).

These accomodations are a nice getaway from the Hawkeye-infested eastern side of Iowa.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Big rooms with nice sized bathrooms
    • Disliked — They didn't have the full breakfast offerings on Saturday morning.
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sdski's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 14, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Sporting event
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“Worst Absolute Trip Ever”

Holiday Inn Express Ames

May 2, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

I wouldn't recommend this hotel with anyone with kids. They are very demeaning to young adolescents and wouldn't even provide enough towels for children. Absolutely, bar none, the WORST experience I have ever witnessed and as for the slogan, "If you're not satisfied with your night's stay, it's on us." That statement is bogus, even the national headquarters don't back the slogan. The hotel is nice but they are so demeaning I will never stay at this establishment again. TERRIBLE!! Ever since a change in management, they are nothing but rude and money hungry.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2006
Member since: May 02, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Good experience”

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5 of 5 stars
Kansas City
Mar 5, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Very nice hotel. Not sure how old it is, but it appeared fairly new. Very clean, good beds, lots of lights in the room. Everything at the hotel worked well, ice machine, elevator, etc. Well kept property. Right off the interstate and only about 10 min. away from campus. The girls at the front desk could stand to work on their people skills a bit. Not rude, just very stoic as I was checked in and out. A smile or two wouldn't hurt.

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Kramerica's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2006
Member since: July 01, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
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“Great Value - Great Room”

Holiday Inn Express Ames

Feb 6, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

I booked a last minute room the night before the Iowa vs. Iowa State game. I was afraid there wouldn't be any rooms left in town, but they had a wonderful room at a great price. The room was big, clean and welcoming. The bathroom was huge, well stocked and spotless. I'd definately stay here again.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2005
Member since: February 06, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
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