Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

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Days Inn
6.4 (179 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:
Great/central location
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds (in many rooms)
Convenient parking
Friendly and efficient staff
Reasonable price for many guests
Cons:
Poor/limited breakfast (expired items, few options)
Occasional odors and stained sheets
Dated or poorly maintained bathrooms/fixtures
Flat pillows / needs new pillows
Broken/non-working in-room items (TV, sink valve, toilet paper holder)
Deposit issue mentioned by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
7.3
Generally praised as very clean by multiple guests and noted as 'exceptional cleanliness' in places, but isolated issues reported (stained sheets, smells, sink/toilet areas not properly cleaned).
Service
7
Staff described as friendly with efficient check-in and good service in several reviews; one complaint about a deposit not returned and a few procedural issues.
Location
8.4
Consistently highlighted as a strong point: centrally located, near restaurants and shops, convenient for events and destinations mentioned by guests.
Room Quality
5.8
Mixed feedback — some rooms updated (no carpet) and beds described as comfy, but others had dated bathrooms, broken fixtures, noisy conditions, flat pillows, and non-working TVs or sink valves.
Amenities
5.3
Limited and inconsistent: convenient parking noted, but breakfast offerings, on-site coffee/waffles, and in-room items (sofa, working TV) were frequently lacking or faulty.
Value for Money
7
Several guests found the price reasonable or 'pretty great for the price', though some reported high rates during event periods (e.g., football games).
Food and Beverage
3.5
Frequently criticized: breakfast described as poor, limited, sometimes expired items, and lacking key options (coffee/waffles); this is the weakest area in reviews.
Overall Experience
6.9
Overall mixed-positive: strong location and generally good cleanliness/service balance outweigh recurring issues with breakfast, occasional maintenance problems, and room inconsistencies.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

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

6.4
Based on 179 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.3
Service: 7
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 5.3
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 3.5
Overall Experience: 6.9
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Gregory • couple • us
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
2
Cons:

Breakfast was terrible

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Torres • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

It was near restaurants and shops

Cons:

Needs a sofa

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
6
Pros:

Freshly painted and updated

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

It was centrally located to where we were going. Room was nice, no carpet, which is great! Bed was comfy.

Cons:

Prices were very high. But it was a football game so I knew they would be. Needs new pillows. They were very flat. Noisy. Breakfast could use a little help.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
10
excellent
Cons:

convenient parking; cleanlinest of room; TV selections

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Warren • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Had an odor in whole building bathroom door was broke toilet paper holder falling off wall etc bathroom was very dated ...bed was very uncomfortable

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Riana • solo_traveller • ca
6
Decent location, not cleaned properly.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Smells, no one around, sheets had stain on them. Bathroom
Sink not properly cleaned.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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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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timothy • couple • us
9
2026-07-14 • 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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Joel • couple • us
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee