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If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in Ames, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 75 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

Motels often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. Introduced in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.

Here are some of our customers’ favourite motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North is located 41.4 km from the heart of Ames. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and snack bar/deli, as well as room amenities such as climate control. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Free WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. Central Ames is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) away. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi, self-parking and a casino shuttle. Located 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from the heart of Ames. Super 8 by Wyndham Story City: Central Ames is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away. A business centre along with freebies such as breakfast, WiFi and self-parking are available during your stay. Super 8 by Wyndham Boone: 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from the heart of Ames. Enjoy access to the 24-hour fitness centre, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking.

Explore the university campus and enjoy the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors like Ames for its shops. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Reiman Gardens, Saylorville Lake and Ledges State Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Furman Aquatic Center, Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum and Center Grove Orchard. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Main Street Cultural District, Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Ames to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Ames are January, March, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ames to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 33.9 mi (54.6 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.