AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

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AmericInn
7.7 (648 reviews)
2507 Southeast 16th Street , Ames , US
+1 515-233-1005

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Good location (near highway, university, activities)
Pool and hot tub
Friendly/professional staff
Good price/value for many guests
Some rooms described as clean and comfortable
Cozy/welcoming property
Cons:
Housekeeping issues: dirty sheets, stains, used items left in rooms
Noisy or leaking AC units
Ice machine frequently not working; hot tub sometimes not hot
Tired/outdated facility; needs updating (no elevator)
Rooms not always placed together as requested
Security/entry incident reported (staff attempted entry without proper knock)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Mixed reports: several guests reported dirty sheets, stains (including a possible blood stain), a used glove left in a room and other housekeeping lapses, while some other guests described rooms as clean and comfortable.
Service
8.8
Generally praised — multiple mentions of friendly, professional front desk staff and helpful employees; isolated service failures noted (management not resolving an AC leak, and one reported security/entry incident).
Location
9.2
Consistently positive: convenient location near the highway, Iowa State University and local activities; many guests cited location as a primary benefit.
Room Quality
6.5
Multiple concerns: noisy or leaking AC units, damp-feeling carpets, uncomfortable beds, occasional maintenance issues and a generally tired/outdated facility; some guests did find rooms large and comfortable.
Amenities
8.5
Pool and hot tub were frequent positives and enjoyed by families; however ice machine problems and at least one report of a cold/not-hot hot tub were noted.
Value for Money
8.3
Many guests felt the price was good or the hotel represented good value for budget travel; a minority felt condition issues reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Breakfast described repeatedly as average or serviceable — adequate but not exceptional.
Overall Experience
7.3
Mixed overall: convenient location, friendly staff and good pool amenities improved stays for many, but recurring cleanliness and maintenance issues lowered the overall experience for other guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:41

Property Description

Welcome to AmericInn by Wyndham Ames!

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy our free WiFi and complimentary breakfast during your stay. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine for your convenience.

Relaxation Options: Unwind in our indoor pool and hot tub after a long day of travel. Our 24-hour reception ensures your needs are met anytime. Laundry facilities are also available on site for your convenience.

Nearby Attractions: Explore Iowa State University just 8 minutes away or tee off at Veenker Memorial Golf Course, located 8 kilometers from the hotel.

Book your stay at AmericInn by Wyndham Ames for a comfortable and convenient experience!

Important information:

The pool and spa area will be closed from 22 June 2017 until 30 June 2017. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and the pool and spa will not be available.

Please be advised the hotel spa is closed until further notice. Contact hotel for details.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

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 648 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Pamela • couple • us
6
Cons:

This place needs some updating - needs an elevator and modern plug in options.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Mindy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Nelson • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Almost everything

Cons:

Hair in the tub

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Rolanda • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Honeycutt • couple • us
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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YANCEY • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Hot tub and pool, large room clean and comfortable

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • us
7
Price was good location good
Cons:

The hot tub was not hot

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • extended_group • us
9
Cons:

Easier access to elevator

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
3
Not worth the price.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

AC unit leaked brought to management attention and did nothing. Never once in 5 days come clean the room. We had to take our own trash out and get our own bath towels.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Sims • couple • us
4
Disappointed as this location is not up to the standards I have come to expect ftom Americinn.
Pros:

Standard Americinn breakfast.

Cons:

Tired facility. Ice machine didn't work.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
5
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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shawnag991 • Family
10
Perfect for a night
Pros:

Driving across country & needed a place to shower/sleep for the night. All the hotels in Des Moines were 2-3x the price & had terrible reviews. AmericInn was clean, conveniently located, and easy. Thank you!

2026-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
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McCandless • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Todd • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • us
10
Clean rooms, convenient location right off highway.
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • family_with_children • us
3
Cons:

The sheets were dirty. One bed sheet had what appeared to be a fresh blood stain on the sheet. The bed had white stain/markings of unknown origin. They did give us a different room. The beds are not comfortable and the AC was loud. Not worth the little bit of savings from a neighboring hotel.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Tylor • couple • us
8
Seemed ok for how cheap it was
Pros:

Cleaner and nicer than I expected

Cons:

Ice machine was not working during my stay. Also some Indian guy with a master key tried coming into my room while I was laying in bed watching tv saying he was with “room service” at 6:30 in the afternoon without knocking. He just yelled “room service” and tried pushing the door open. I would have believed that he was there to make the bed and cleanup or whatever but all that had already been done while I was out working so just make sure you lock the security latch before you call it a day so they don’t walk in on you too.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Scalf • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Amazing staff

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee