Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

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Days Inn
6.9 (298 reviews)
229 South Duff Avenue , Ames , us
+1 515-203-3080

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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

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 298 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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Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Convenience

Cons:

No deposit returned😢

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Galymzhan • couple • ae
7
Location good, room clean, breakfast not good.
Pros:

Location wise is good, breakfast wasn’t good.

Cons:

Location

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Anudari • couple • mn
6
Everything was pretty great for the price.
Pros:

Queen bedroom has a bigger bed than I thought.

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Igor • solo_traveller • us
5
It was OK for one night.
Pros:

Breakfast was OK. Location is good. The price is reasonable.

Cons:

TV did not work. Water outlet valve in the sink did not work.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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CASEY • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The room and bed were very clean and comfy.

Cons:

Breakfast had expired things and not great options.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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George • extended_group • gr
8
Pros:

Great location and exceptional cleanliness

Cons:

I would like more options for breakfast- not available coffee/ waffles.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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denise • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
10
Great
Pros:

Clean

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Stuff was really friendly

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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timothy • couple • us
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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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