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Iowa House Hotel - Ames

3.0 of 5
405 Hayward Avenue, Ames, IA 50014
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Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Just spent another wonderful weekend at the Iowa House in Ames, Iowa. It is by far the most comfortable and convenient place to stay while visiting the Iowa State University campus. The staff is friendly, attentive and hospitable and the breakfast is fantastic!

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Kansas City, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Just dropping in again. I've reviewed this place a couple times before but wanted to confirm my earlier reviews. The Iowa House B&B in Ames Iowa is a clean, comfortable and relaxing place to stay. It is extremely convenient to the ISU campus. We most recently stayed here during an Easter weekend visit to see out daughter at ISU and... More

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Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My husband and I stayed one night in room 206. The place is extremely clean and close to campus. The breakfast was excellent. The place only had a few other guest the night we stayed and it was extremely quiet. The room doors are heavy and steel. Room 206 door stucked a bit and my only complaint of the place... More

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Columbus Junction, Iowa, USA
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

This was a two night business trip that turned into a pleasure trip because of the Iowa House. The room had all the amenities I hoped for, plus more. The staff was very attentive and professional. Both days, the breakfasts were perfect. The plates from the kitchen were very appealing and appetizing. I enjoyed the warm and friendly public spaces.... More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We have stayed here twice in the past year and both times it has been wonderful! Everything is very clean and comfortable. Loved the comfy bedding, the amenities in the rooms, and the homey atmosphere of the building. Parking is nice and close to the door. The staff are friendly and helpful. The chef prepares a delicious breakfast and assembles... More

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Iowa City, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Traveling with a friend, we stayed in the first-floor suite (2 bedrooms with a bath off the connecting hallway). Check-in was smooth, rooms immaculate, the building (a former fraternity house) interesting, decor of common rooms comfortable and inviting. A gas fireplace in the main-floor living room was welcome on this cold, snowy day. Evening snacks (biscotti, snack mix, makings for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Nice enough place and location to Iowa State Campus was good. Breakfast was average to below average, amazingly small portions and one morning most of the yolk was missing from my egg, nothing special. Bed was comfortable but heater was noisy and couldn't turn completely off to cool down room, Staff was friendly.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Beautifully decorated, quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was average but totally credible. Fresh fruit, country potatoes, scrambled eggs and ham, orange juice with very good coffee. The beds were comfortable (wish they had king size beds) and the rooms came supplied with a fan AND a sound machine. Nice. The room we were in was so quiet tho we hardly... More

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Council Bluffs, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

The Iowa House is one of my favorites and I plan on booking it in advance for my trips to Ames. We were lucky to get a room on the 3rd floor of this bed and breakfast which had a loft for our extra guest. The food, service and hosts are so accommodating- thanks for a great experience.

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

We recently stayed at the Iowa House over Christmas. The Iowa House is a charming B&B and was the perfect place to stay for the holidays. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the bed was comfortable and the food was great! The chef (I don't recall his name) was very friendly and went out of his way to provide great... More

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Address: 405 Hayward Avenue, Ames, IA 50014
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Region: United States > Iowa > Ames
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Ames
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated in the "Campustown" area of Ames, the Iowa House is just three blocks south of the central campus of Iowa State University. Built in 1924 as the Delta Chi Fraternity House, it was transformed by a massive 2008 renovation into a 15-room hotel meeting current health/safety standards and providing state-of-the-art amenities, spacious private baths, whirlpool tub and shower combinations, flat-screen TVs and complimentary high-speed internet. Included Gourmet Country breakfast is served daily in the colorful dining room. Iowa House is popular for weekend getaways for couples and ISU Parent visits. We also host wedding groups, sorority, fraternity and family reunions, business meetings and small certification classes. ... more   less 
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