Ames
1418 South Dayton Place, Ames IA
Comfort and Hospitality at Red Roof Inn Ames
Get ready to enjoy comfort and convenience at Red Roof Inn Ames. Located just off Highway 30 near I-35, our hotel offers easy access to everything Ames has to offer, from downtown dining and shopping to the vibrant Iowa State University campus.
Spend your days exploring nearby favorites like Reiman Gardens, the Brunnier Art Museum, and the peaceful trails at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Catch a Cyclones game at Jack Trice Stadium or visit the Iowa State Fairgrounds for seasonal events and family fun. Whether you're here for a weekend visit or a college tour, Red Roof Inn Ames makes it easy to settle in.
All guest rooms feature a microwave and refrigerator, perfect for storing snacks or prepping quick meals. Guests also enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily continental breakfast, and access to our on-site guest laundry facility. We’re a pet-friendly hotel, so you can bring your furry travel companion along at no extra cost.
Hotel in Ames, IA
Key Amenities
Value
- Free Coffee in the Lobby
- Free Expanded Cable
- Free Long-Distance Calling
- Kids 17 & Under Stay Free
Convenience
- Interior Corridors
- Vending Machines
Rooms
- Accessible Guest Rooms with Doorways that Provide 32” of Clear Width
- Guest Room Televisions have Closed Captioning
Meeting Room
- Assistive Listening Devices Available for Meetings Upon Request
Lobby
- Accessible Lobby Registration Desk
- Accessible Public Entrance to Lobby
- Accessible Public Restrooms
Assistance
- Employees are trained to read written materials aloud to guests who are blind or have low vision
- Employees will provide verbal directions on locations in the hotel to guests who are blind or have low vision
- Portable Communications Kits Available for the Hearing Impaired
- Service Animals are Welcome
- Signage for Permanent Rooms and Spaces have Braille and Raised Characters
- TTY Available for Guest Use
Parking
- Accessible Parking Spaces for Cars in Self-Parking Facility
- Accessible Parking Spaces for Vans in Self-Parking Facility
- ADA Accessible Parking
Accessible Routes
- Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to Accessible Guestrooms
- Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to Registration Area
Check-in Age: 18 years or older.
Pet Policy: One, well-behaved domestic pet (cat or dog) Stays Free! Pets must be declared at check-in. Up to 2 pets allowed per room. Second pet $15/ night, not to exceed 7 nights or $105 per pet per stay. Pet not to exceed 80 pounds. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome.
Attractions
- Downtown Ames (1.8 / 2.9 )
- Mary Greeley Medical Center (2.28 / 3.67 )
- Hilton Coliseum (2.91 / 4.68 )
- Jack Trice Stadium (2.86 / 4.6 )
- Stephens Auditorium (3.04 / 4.89 )
- Reiman Gardens (2.97 / 4.78 )
- Iowa State Fairgrounds (3.56 / 5.73 )
- Iowa State University (3.69 / 5.94 )
- Tyson Events Center (6.12 / 9.85 )
Restaurants
- Flip'N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery (0.03 / 0.05 )
- El Azteca (0.04 / 0.06 )
- Subway (0.29 / 0.47 )
- Dairy Queen (0.29 / 0.47 )
- McDonald's (1.44 / 2.32 )
- Hickory Park (1.49 / 2.4 )
- Jade Dragon Buffet (1.62 / 2.61 )
- Provisions Lot F (2.88 / 4.63 )
- The IowaStater Restaurant (3.28 / 5.28 )
- Tosca (3.66 / 5.89 )
Airports
- Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) (33.15 / 53.35 )
- Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV) (21.69 / 34.91 )
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (48.66 / 78.31 )
- Marshalltown Municipal Airport (MIW) (34.82 / 56.04 )
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Enjoy easy access to a variety of shopping destinations near our Ames hotel. From charming local boutiques downtown to popular retail centers like Gateway Hills and North Grand Mall, you’ll find everything from unique gifts to everyday essentials just minutes away, making shopping both convenient and enjoyable.
Close to Campus
Stay just minutes from the heart of Iowa State University when you book your room at our Ames hotel. Whether you're visiting for a campus tour, attending a sporting event, or reconnecting with friends and family, you'll enjoy quick, convenient access to all that ISU has to offer.
