Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

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Quality Inn
7.2 (250 reviews)
2601 East 13th Street , Ames , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location
Comfortable beds
Good price/value for budget stays
Pool available (though limited hours)
Cons:
Filthy bathrooms (spiders, hair, brown spots)
Musty, dusty smell and dirty floors
Broken/nonworking in-room items (hairdryer, chargers, keys)
Poor or limited breakfast (no coffee)
Short pool hours and inconsistent towel/linen service
Thin walls / limited sound privacy

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple reviews report filthy bathrooms, spiders, hair and brown spots on walls, slippery floors and a musty/dusty smell — cleanliness is below average.
Service
9.7
Several guests praised staff as helpful, kind and caring; a single negative incident was reported, but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
8.6
Mixed comments: described as 'very convenient' by some, while others note limited nearby amenities; overall location is a positive for many guests.
Room Quality
5.8
Rooms described as musty, with dirty floors, some broken fixtures (hairdryer, lamp charger) and occasional heating/AC issues; beds were noted as comfortable by some.
Amenities
6
Pool and basic amenities are inconsistent — pool hours were short/limited and some in-room amenities (dryers, chargers, towels/linens turnover) were unreliable.
Value for Money
8.1
Many guests appreciated the low price and found it acceptable for extended stays despite cleanliness and amenity issues, so perceived value is above average.
Food and Beverage
6
Breakfast received mixed-to-negative feedback (no coffee, not good for several guests; one guest said breakfast was ok) — slightly below average.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall mixed experience: friendly/helpful staff and convenience weighed against pervasive cleanliness and maintenance issues, producing a moderately positive-but-flawed stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-04 06:13

Property Description

Convenient Location Near Popular Destinations
Located near the North Grand Mall, Ames Municipal Airport, and Iowa State University, Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center is the ideal choice for travelers looking to explore Ames, IA.

Full-Service Amenities
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Business travelers will appreciate the convenience of work desks, copy/fax services, and spacious meeting rooms for up to 750 people.

Relaxation and Comfort
Unwind in the indoor heated pool, stay active in the fitness center, and indulge in rooms equipped with modern amenities such as whirlpool bathtubs and cable television. Valet cleaning services and non-smoking rooms ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center for a memorable experience in Ames, IA.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.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: DSM

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 250 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9.7
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Lori • solo_traveller • us
8
Cons:

Cleaning needs to be more detailed

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • us
5
Alright, but not as good as could be!
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Room smelled stale, not as clean as expected and needs to be updated

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Laci • couple • us
4
We had a place to sleep
Pros:

Quite part of town

Cons:

Staff was hard to understand and Cost more than it said it was going to online. Blankets were horrible on the bed and there was a lot of stains on walls and just not well kept.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Johnna • extended_group • us
3
Would not recommend
Pros:

Room temperature, not high traffic, breakfast was included

Cons:

Cleanliness, over priced

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Constant • couple • us
4
Will not stay again
Pros:

It was close to event and good breakfast.

Cons:

Our room looked as if it had never been clean and it smelled like cat pee.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Philip • extended_group • us
1
I'll never stay at that place again because I don't think that they even cleaned.there rooms
Pros:

I don't think that they even cleaned the room that I stayed the room smelled and there was someone else's hair in the shower and there wasn't any shampoo in there and I don't understand how you can charge someone that much money when it actually wasn't worth the amount of money that I paid and I never said anything because I know that nothing would of been any different and I didn't have any time to find a different place to go to

Cons:

It wasn't worth the amount I paid for the room that I paid for and I wouldn't recommend that place to anyone because it wasn't very clean I've stayed in other places and this was the worst experience I've ever had in my life

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • us
7
Was perfect the manager Kathy was extremely professional
Cons:

Unfortunate event of flooding made the first floor smell like mold for a long time

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • us
6
The hotel is older, but is kept in good condition. The staff was friendly, the room was clean.
Cons:

The facility is older but still in decent condition. The bed was comfortable, and the room was spacious. The room supplied a microwave, mini fridge, and shampoo/conditioner

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Tylor • couple • us
1
There’s plenty of other hotels in Ames. If everything else in Ames is booked during your stay I’d recommend checking out
Pros:

It looked a lot better from the outside than it did on the inside. I also accidentally booked a suite instead of a regular room and there was a recliner to sit in which was nice. The shower also had great water pressure.

Cons:

There was never anybody at the front desk when I tried to check in both times I stayed there. After 20min of spam calling the front desk the first time I stayed, somebody finally came out from the back office to unplug the landline. They were on their phone yelling at somebody and ignored me until they ended their call. The second time I stayed there I had to spam call the front desk again but that time nobody ever came out. Instead I walked around the hotel trying to find somebody who worked there and after 10min I found a maintenance guy who tried calling the front desk woman who had left her phone up front. After another 10min she finally came to the front and told me there were no rooms that were ready since nobody was there to clean the rooms after people left so I had to pay a cancellation fee to cancel that reservation and go to a different hotel.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • us
8
I would stay here again
Pros:

Close to ISU

Cons:

The shower could have been cleaner.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Kent • couple • us
3
Dirty facilities, wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

Location & price

Cons:

Dirty & dated common areas.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
3
I would not stay here again.
Pros:

Pool was nice open area but did not use.

Cons:

The rooms were not clean. The floors had hair and dirt on them. The bed headboards were dusty. The room had a once over picked up look but were not clean. The shower curtain was hung inside out. The front desk gave minimal information. The water was shut off at 9am on a Friday morning without any notice. I was charged more for my stay on a Friday night than Thursday night and was never told, only saw it on my receipt. I would not stay here again.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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ejh4isu • Solo travel • Bangkok
8
Surprised by the Service
Pros:

Stayed here during the first part of June 26. To say it was a sh&t show is an understatement. I have chronic cardiac problems and a recent kideny cancer/CKI diagnoses. Everyone at this property (save #1 who made me stay in the lobby after getting back from the ER) was wonderful. They were helpful, kind, caring, and although there are plenty of better placed much more modern properties I won't hesitate to stay here. To the guy that made me sit in the lobby all night: find a new job.

2026-06-22 • via Tripadvisor
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perry • couple • us
4
Pros:

I didn’t have breakfast. Beds were nice.

Cons:

The bathroom was very dirty and disgusting. There were spiders on the bathroom floor. There were spiderwebs in the bathroom. There were brown spots on the bathroom walls and some of the brown spots had hair stuck to them.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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chixldy36 • NONE
4
Poor experience
Pros:

The hotel smelled very musty. Floors were dirty. Used soap was in the shower, the hairdryer didn't work, the charger in the lamp didn't work, they didn't have coffee at breakfast, there was no staff at the desk even after a janitor called someone. Just a multitude of annoying issues that need addressed

2026-06-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Scott • couple • us
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Chambers • solo_traveller • us
4
Never Again
Pros:

Breakfast was ok.

Cons:

The bathroom was filthy. We would even get in the shower. Needed more blankets too. Froze all night.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee