Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

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Days Inn
6.9 (287 reviews)
229 South Duff Avenue , Ames , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Good location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor breakfast quality
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
6.04
The room was dirty, with stains on the sheets and a clogged sink.
Service
8.01
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.05
Convenient location near restaurants and shopping.
Room Quality
5.5
The room was broken down and the bed was hard.
Amenities
6.53
Limited breakfast options and basic amenities.
Value for Money
7.49
Too expensive for the quality of the room provided.
Food and Beverage
5.54
Breakfast was minimal and not satisfactory.
Overall Experience
7.01
Mixed feelings about the stay, with several issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:18

Property Description

Welcome to Days Inn Ames!

Convenient Amenities: Every room at our hotel is equipped with air conditioning and a TV with cable channels, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. You can also enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom in each room.

Prime Location: Located just 54 km from Des Moines Airport, our property offers easy access for travelers. Whether you're here for business or leisure, our hotel's proximity to the airport makes your journey hassle-free.

Book Your Stay: Don't miss the chance to experience the comfort and convenience of Days Inn Ames. Reserve your room now and look forward to a pleasant stay with us.

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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
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

6.9
Based on 287 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.04
Service: 8.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.53
Value for Money: 7.49
Food and Beverage: 5.54
Overall Experience: 7.01
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Joel • couple • us
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • family_with_children • us
10
Great location and property.
Pros:

Great property! Very clean, efficient check in process, great service, excellent location!

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Gibbs • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • solo_traveller • us
1
It was horrible and dirty. I wouldn’t ever stay here again
Pros:

Nothing at all

Cons:

Randomly having money pulled out of my checking account from them.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Connell • family_with_children • us
5
If you stay to yourself very nice staff messes whole deal up oh and they need better breakfast
Pros:

Comfortable soft bed dang it was soft af

Cons:

The check in kiosk, the man on duty inside of it and lady in morning - they both gave me the creeps and the breakfast sucked! Oh and $100 deposit - the deposits need to be in bold on the reservation pages BEFORE YOU BOOK

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Truong Quang • solo_traveller • vn
8
Pros:

Relatively good 👍!

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Kiana • couple • us
1
I was so afraid I couldn’t sleep. Staff tried to get in our room after 12:00AM without any explanation or apology. I was
Pros:

I liked that it was close to Boulder Tap

Cons:

There was no front desk, we were checked in on a webcam call.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Price of the room was good.

Cons:

Have an actual person at the front desk, not a computer.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Lisa M Balsley • family_with_children • us
8
Decent
Pros:

I like that the room was big & bed was comfortable.

Cons:

To check in there was a kiosk to use. I am hard of hearing & was having issues hearing the person on the screen. I even mentioned I couldn't understand him & explained. Also the door to the room & adjoining door- there were gaps! Not small ones either. I used a towel & a coat to block the gaps.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Timothy F • couple • us
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Mike • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

for our needs the location was great. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. , Breakfast was adequate.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • us
9
Would stay again.
Pros:

Location was great for where I needed to go. The price was comparable. Breakfast was offered. Bedding was comfortable. Room was clean (not the floor). Quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Cons:

The floor was dirty--my white soles on my house slippers were black by morning. The AC was very noisy and during the night turned on and off every 30 seconds, which kept me awake until I turned it off. Ice vending machine only on one level. Ingress was hard to see and navigate.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • us
10
Definitely will stay here again.
Pros:

All of my complaints were taken care of quickly without a fight.

Cons:

Parking spots are too small

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
10
Nice place to stay
Pros:

clean

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Clifford • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

not good

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Doug • couple • us
3
Cons:

Dirty, Bathroom door would not close, stained bed sheets and towels, old coffee left in room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee