The Best Hotels Closest to Main Street Cultural District in Ames - 2026 Updated Prices

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

1.9 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Maddox

£83

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

1.8 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Judith

£86

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and a small porch with potted plants.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

3. Iowa House

1.9 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Cody

£97

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Dana

£83

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a large flat-screen TV mounted above the counter, and a well-lit interior.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

1.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Joan

£82

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

1.1 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Rachelle

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a bar area with stools.

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

1.8 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Debra

£89

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a barbecue grill, and string lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

1.8 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Jessica

£85

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a nameplate, and a computer.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Nalee

£92

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Jesus

£85

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer.

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

1.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Stacey

£75

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel named "Quality Inn & Suites" with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a microwave.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden walls, stone accents, and framed pictures on the walls.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Alexis R

£57

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and three wall-mounted pictures depicting outdoor scenes.

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating the entrance.

A reception area with a NexTap self-service kiosk, a reception desk, a computer, and a seating area with a plant.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

0.4 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Karen

£61

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a brick pathway, and a house with white siding.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a glass coffee table.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

14. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

7 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Ryan

£75

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

15. Spark by Hilton Ames

2.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Michaella

£76

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

16. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2.1 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Jeff

£77

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

17. Comfort Inn Story City

11.3 mi from Main Street Cultural District

keith

£80

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

18. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.1 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Mandy

£77

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3.5 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Melissa

£71

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

2.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Mark

£69

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Main Street Cultural District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	9.6 Exceptional 95 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames	9.4 Exceptional 658 reviews	View
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 889 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 636 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 336 reviews	View

Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Staff was great and super friendly. Biggest complaint was our room smelt like sewer, we opened windows and ran all the water to help. No bedding for pull out couch but front desk had some. Easy location to find. Close to where we needed to be. Would stay again"

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"Clean, comfortable and easy access to events."

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

8/10 Good

"Musty room smell, little bit of mold in the bathtub. Nice and helpful staff. Very limited breakfast food. Very much just an okay stay."

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean and affordable. Best location to ISU."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

8/10 Good

"You need to provide information regarding local dining establishments nearby. ."

Spark by Hilton Ames

8/10 Good

"The pool was pretty cold but everything else was great!!!"

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"It’s a 3 star hotel. Don’t expect anything more than that. The room was clean, bathroom was clean, nothing updated. 2 of the lamps in my room didn’t work but I fixed them myself. I’m fine with that. Breakfast was not good. Should’ve just provided coffee and that’s it. Parking lot would be better if they just replaced the crappy asphalt with gravel. Parking lot lighting is not great. I think this was a very nice hotel a few years back but now it’s just a cheap hotel. But I’d stay there again for the night because it’s cheap."

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for the stay, happy to stay again."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. Problem with electric for fridge, microwave, outlets in that part of room. Pool was out of order. Staff was nice and friendly. Breakfast was okay, plenty of options. Parking was close."

Other attractions near Main Street Cultural District

Brunnier Art Museum

8.6/10 (23 reviews)

Be inspired by the decorative art exhibits at this university museum in central Iowa, where small-town America meets global culture.

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Octagon Center for the Arts

7.2/10 (12 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Octagon Center for the Arts during your stay in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Cinemark Ames Movies 12

You can take time to visit Cinemark Ames Movies 12 during your travels to Ames. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Hilton Coliseum

9.4/10 (263 reviews)

Catch an event at Hilton Coliseum during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Furman Aquatic Center

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Furman Aquatic Center during your visit to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Iowa State Center

9.4/10 (114 reviews)

After visiting Iowa State Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Stephens Auditorium

9.0/10 (187 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Stephens Auditorium during your stay in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Main Street Cultural District?

Main Street Cultural District is located in Ames. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 31 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Main Street Cultural District?

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Main Street Cultural District. Other good choices within 5 miles include Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Main Street Cultural District?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Main Street Cultural District.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Main Street Cultural District, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Main Street Cultural District.

What can I see and do near Main Street Cultural District?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Farm House Museum and Brunnier Art Museum. Create some family memories at Octagon Center for the Arts and Furman Aquatic Center. If you've got some time to explore the area around Main Street Cultural District, you may want to make a stop by Hilton Coliseum, Jack Trice Stadium and Veenker Memorial Golf Course.

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Our top choices for Main Street Cultural District hotels

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

3. Iowa House

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

12. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

14. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

15. Spark by Hilton Ames

16. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

17. Comfort Inn Story City

18. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

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Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Spark by Hilton Ames

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Other attractions near Main Street Cultural District

Brunnier Art Museum

Octagon Center for the Arts

Cinemark Ames Movies 12

Hilton Coliseum

Furman Aquatic Center

Iowa State Center

Stephens Auditorium

Jack Trice Stadium

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