Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

Hotels
8.4 (69 reviews)
2100 Green Hills Dr , Ames , us

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:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Touchy shower controls

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
The shower situation was touchy and required too much work.
Service
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with good directions provided.
Location
8.49
Loved the Iowa State feel as an ISU graduate.
Room Quality
8.44
Positive mention of room upgrades.
Amenities
8.47
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall a positive experience, planning to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 09:28

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located just 2 km from Jack Trice Stadium, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames offers 3-star accommodation with free bikes, a shared lounge, and a bar. Enjoy room service, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk during your stay.

Relaxation and Wellness

Guests have access to an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a busy day of exploring Ames. The comfortable rooms feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free toiletries.

Dining Options

Savor delicious American cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with special dietary options available upon request. Whether you're craving vegetarian, dairy-free, or kosher meals, Gateway Hotel has you covered.

Book your stay at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center for a memorable experience in Ames.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 69 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Connie couple us
6
Cons:

Pillows
No breakfast included

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Nikki solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Denise couple us
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Lamont solo_traveller us
10
Nice
Pros:

Just good all the way around

Cons:

Never

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Efrain couple us
6
Nice hotel but I won’t pay as much as I did again for the lack of comfort.
Pros:

Very clean and Staff were helpful during an overwhelming day.

Cons:

Bed was not comfortable

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Denise couple us
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children us
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Kim couple us
10
Pros:

We had a great stay! The staff was friendly & helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and roomy. Fun to see all the murals in the hall.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Sara couple us
10
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Seth couple us
10
2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Jolene solo_traveller us
9
I’ll be staying again
Pros:

I love the Iowa State feel because I graduated from ISU.

Cons:

I realize you upgraded to beautiful showers and I appreciated the directions on how to operate it, but it’s very touchy and it shouldn’t require that much work to take a shower!

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Sandie solo_traveller us
9
2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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Jo young couple us
8
Very good
2025-06-20 via Nuitee
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Sarkis solo traveller us
10
Great overall value and experience
Pros:

Wonderful hotel, great value and service, minor acceptance was the restaurant. All the rest was really great!

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
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Lual young couple us
3
overall an okay experience with my fiancé
Pros:

It was clean . Could’ve had better streaming services on the tv

Cons:

Rude Staff , wouldn’t recommend. Asked simply for help on small appliances like Tv and Air Conditioning. Was treated with the worst attitude ever. Was forced to leave around 9:00 am when check out was at noon … if I’m being charged 155 for one night … ( ridiculous price btw ) then I should be able to sleep in until the last possible minute before checkout .

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
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Rebecca young couple us
9
Superb
Pros:

Very clean, pool area was nice and the bed very comfortable.

Cons:

The air conditioning did not have a continuous fan feature, so I woke up every time it turned on and off. Also, we were on the top floor, so the air compressors on the roof above us also were very noisy when they went on and off. We didn't get much sleep.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
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Curtis family with young children us
9
Superb
2025-03-09 via Nuitee
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Amy young couple us
9
Superb
2025-03-07 via Nuitee
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Amy young couple us
9
Superb
2025-03-07 via Nuitee
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Amy solo traveller us
9
Superb
2025-03-07 via Nuitee