We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 of 5
2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010
Hotel website
Hotel deals
Hotel amenities
Special Offer
Earn a $50 Gift Card
BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites
Ranked #4 of 18 hotels in Ames
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
Show Prices
* We search the top travel sites for the best price
CheapTickets.com Travelocity Venere.com
and 10 more sites!
Traveller Reviews
Room Prices
Write a Review

34 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    13
    15
    5
    1
    0
Date Rating
Dyersville, Iowa
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We stayed here because my son's baseball team was staying here. It would not have been my first choice in Ames. The floors throughout the hotel and our tub creaked. I think the biggest thing is, it needs a major renovation. Our air conditioner made an annoying noise all night. The hot tub was shut down until further notice and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by krise1985 for Ames
Sioux Falls
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed Friday and Saturday night as we were in town for a University visit. We were greeted with very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel was full both nights as there were dance and basketball activities in town. I was concerned that we would be disturbed as often happens when a hotel is booked full with youth. I was... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by thebigticker for Ames
Woodridge, Illinois
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

My husband, my daughter and I had stayed at the Best Western Plus a year ago while visiting Iowa State University. We were pleased with the rooms for the price, so when we needed to visit again, we chose it again. Big mistake. Although the staff is still very nice and helpful, the condition and cleanliness of the hotel has... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

My family rented a block of 10 rooms plus the party room for my mother's 80th birthday celebration this weekend. The hotel staff was extremely professional and responsive. Breakfast was excellent (particularly the coffee and yogurt bar.) The lobby is open, airy and comfortably furnished and was a nice place to gather in the evenings. The party room was a... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
BWUniversityPark, Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave feedback on your stay. I'm glad our hotel worked great for your mother's 80th birthday party and hope it was a memorable experience. Thank you again and we hope to see your family again in the future. More

Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The Best Western Plus hotels get 2.5 stars in the bidding sites, but this is not accurate. While this hotel was not bad, it was not the equivalent of a Fairfield Inn or Hampton. Staff was nice. Room was ok, carpet was dirty, shower didn't work well. What I expect of a Best Western (1 star, maybe 2 star), not... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
BWUniversityPark, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you for staying with us and for leaving feedback about your stay. The star ratings that are assigned by bidding sites often have rating systems that are inconsistent with hotel brand descriptor differences. For the most accurate descriptions of hotels and amenities I would recommend booking directly at brand websites in the future. Thank you again for staying with... More

Williamsburg, Iowa
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013 via mobile

This hotel is perfectly clean everywhere you go; room, hallways, pool and lobby. After a really great night sleep we enjoyed an awesome hot breakfast in their lobby/lounge area. We ate better there than if we had gone out to eat. A great value. Whenever we are in Ames, this will be our hotel.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
BWUniversityPark, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, responded to this review
25 January 2013

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us on your stay. I'm glad you appreciated the cleanliness of our hotel as well as the complimentary hot breakfast. Thank you for staying with us and we look forward to seeing you again! More

Manson, Iowa, USA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Was this review helpful? Yes

Review collected in partnership with Best Western

BWUniversityPark, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, responded to this review
25 January 2013

More

Hartford, Connecticut
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

I recently travled to Ames, Iowa for a college tour with my daughter. I am a former Best Western Employee and I know what is expected of this hotel chain so I choose to stay at Best Western. The hotel was conveniently located off highway & near Iowa State University. Hotel had a very attractive lobby. Room was very clean... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
BWUniversityPark, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, responded to this review
14 December 2012

Thank you for staying with us and for leaving us a review about your stay. We appreciate feedback from our guests and use it to make improvements to our property. Thank you again for staying with us and we hope to see you again in the future. More

Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012 via mobile

We have stayed here in the past so we knew this place was a great place to stay. From the moment you check in the staff is very friendly and very helpful. We had questions about some needs in the city, which they took care of. They have a comfortable lobby with a great breakfast to start the day. Our... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
BWUniversityPark, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, responded to this review
14 December 2012

Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to leave us a review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future. More

Peoria, Illinois
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

We stayed here two nights this week for work. Very convenient to Iowa State campus. Easy to get to. Good restaurants nearby. (Went to Hickory Park and Aunt Maude's - both good.) Staff were very helpful.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 3 more reviews by trek150 for Ames
BWUniversityPark, Guest Relations Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, responded to this review
19 October 2012

Thank you for staying with us during your business trip and I'm glad you had a comfortable stay. I'm glad you enjoyed some of the great local restaurants in Ames as well. Please contact us next time you need to come to Ames. Thanks! More

 
 
 
 
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
Great value on a similar hotel
Ames, IA
4 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in Ames
Good for business
Days Inn Ames
Days Inn Ames 3.5 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1164825?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travellers also viewed these Ames hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Ames 4.0 of 5 stars 64 reviews Country Inn & Suites Ames 4.0 of 5 stars 47 reviews Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham... 4.0 of 5 stars 114 reviews Hampton Inn Ames 4.0 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1214920?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d125560?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d235137?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d91836?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 18 hotels in Ames, ranked by popularity

Been to BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites

Also Known As:
Best Western Ames
Ames Best Western
Address: 2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010
Phone Number:
Region: United States > Iowa > Ames
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 18 hotels in Ames
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Choose this pet-friendly Ames, Iowa hotel located close to the Coldwater Golf Course, Iowa State University and the Ames Municipal Airport.Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, a full-service hotel located just minutes away from the Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. This Ames hotel offers convenient access to the Iowa State Center, home to sporting events and concerts as well as the Iowa State University Research Park.The BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites offers 87 spaciously-appointed guest rooms and suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, cable satellite television and free high-speed Internet access. Guests will wake each morning to a complimentary full breakfast. This Iowa hotel also features an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, 24 hour business center and meeting facilities. Pets are welcome!Guests staying at the BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites will be close to the Reiman Gardens, the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad and the North Grand Mall. Business travelers will appreciate the proximity to the Iowa Department of Transportation, the United States Department of Agriculture Disease Lab, 3M®, Sauer Danfoss and the Ag Information Center.For superior customer service and a convenient location in Ames, Iowa make a reservation today at the BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites! ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Cheap Tickets, Travelocity, Venere, Best Western, Olotels, EasyToBook, Expedia, Hotwire, Priceline, Agoda, Hotels.com, Tingo and HotelsClick so you can book your BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from CheapTickets.com, Travelocity, Venere.com, and 10 more)
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
Show Prices