Comfort Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

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Comfort
8.6 (330 reviews)
603 South 16th Street , Ames , US

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean/spotless rooms reported by many guests
Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff in most reviews
Excellent location near campus/college; quiet area
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms reported frequently
Good value/inexpensive for many guests
Free breakfast praised by several guests
Cons:
Breakfast inconsistency: limited/repeating menu and occasional poor quality
Uncomfortable pillows and some bedding/room maintenance issues
Amenity problems: bad coffee machines, pool too hot, parking shortages
Service lapses: unresponsive staff, check-in identity errors, management issues
Isolated cleanliness problems: musty smell, live bugs, and dirty carpets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Rooms and public areas frequently described as very clean or spotless; isolated reports of a musty smell on one floor, live bugs in one bathroom and carpets needing deeper cleaning.
Service
8.5
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and welcoming, with several guests saying they'd return for the staff; however there are notable service failures (unresponsive phone, check-in ID/name errors, and reports of poor management practices).
Location
9.2
Consistently praised for proximity to campus/college and for being quiet and convenient; location is a clear strength for many guests.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms generally described as clean, spacious and comfortable, but recurring negatives include uncomfortable pillows, occasional bed/linen quality issues, missing decor and an isolated report of bugs.
Amenities
7.9
Mixed-to-negative comments on amenities: problematic coffee machines, parking shortages (trucks taking spots), elevator use for trash, and an overly hot/unventilated pool area.
Value for Money
8.9
Several guests call the hotel inexpensive and a good value for the price given cleanliness, location and friendly staff; perceived as good value overall.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Strongly mixed: some guests called the breakfast fantastic or above average, while many others complained about limited/repeating menus, poor/unclean coffee machines and occasionally poor food quality.
Overall Experience
9.4
Majority of stays described as very positive or perfect with repeat guests and willingness to return; offset by a few notably poor experiences (service/check-in errors, cleanliness/bugs, and amenity failures).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Each room is equipped with a TV with satellite channels, a desk, and a coffee machine for your convenience.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the fitness centre, free bikes, snack bar, 24-hour front desk, shared lounge, business centre, and laundry service during your stay. Whether you're here for business or leisure, we have you covered with all the amenities you need.

Ideal Location
Located just 1.9 km from Jack Trice Stadium and 3 km from Iowa State Center, our hotel is the perfect choice for visitors to the area. Plus, being only 62 km from Des Moines International Airport, your travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book your stay at Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus now for a comfortable and convenient experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AMW

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 330 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Wernimont • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
10
Really a perfect stay.
Pros:

Spotless rooms and facilities in general. Staff was excellent. Free breakfast was even a step above the usual.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
5
Nothing special. Staff doesn’t seem to care. Poor management
Pros:

Room was comfortable

Cons:

The staff uses the same elevator as the guests and puts large full trash cans in the elevator with people in there. The breakfast was gross. The coffee was bad, doubt the machine was ever cleaned . Cheap bad food.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • us
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Milagros • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

El personal del hotel muy agradable y resolutivo

Cons:

El desayuno es mejorable, en cuanto a variedad. Aunque lo q hay esté rico

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Guilherme • extended_group • br
1
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Prosenjit • extended_group • ae
8
Pros:

Rooms and cleanliness were excellent

Cons:

Breakfast menu was limited without much varieties. Repeat menu everyday, so for long stay more than a week it gets boring.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Prosenjit • family_with_children • ae
9
We'll come again. `staffs were really nice and loved those happy faces.
Pros:

Nice location, calm and quiet, clean.

Cons:

Repeated menu everyday in breakfast

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice stay.
Pros:

Nice place, great employees, quiet, good location, would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

the pillows are the most uncomfortable things ever.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
5
We have stayed at this hotel several times over the last year. This was by far the worst stay
Pros:

location

Cons:

1. the whole 2nd smelled musty when you got off the elevator
2. live bugs in our bathroom- room 202
3. missing picture on the wall
4. need better sheets/blankets on the beds

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Deanne • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location to campus is always appreciated.

Cons:

Beds and pillows are in need of a refresh, carpets could use a good cleaning. Coffee machines are not desirable.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Alisha • solo_traveller • us
10
Good place next to the college!! Good breakfast and nice staff!!
Pros:

The breakfast was fantastic!! Beds were comfy!! And super clean!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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A ) Jody • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Clean, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast and location. Would defiantly stay again!

Cons:

When we got back to our room late from a concert there were no parking spots and there were several trucks with trailers taking up multiple spots.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • pr
10
Awesome experience!
Pros:

Very close to Iowa State University. The Room was clean and spacious.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Mychele Batista da Silva • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

NA

Cons:

very unresponsive. left a message and call and they never returned my request

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee