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

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton," and a fruit display.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables, and a wall with a motivational quote.

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

1.9 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Selena M

£85

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

2. Iowa House

1.9 mi from Main Street Cultural District

ted

£97

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Michelle

£81

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

1.8 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Jan M

£90

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

Darci

£97

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

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

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

1.8 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Debra

£97

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

7. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

1.1 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Mary

£83

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

1.8 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Brittany

£88

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A breakfast buffet area with a microwave, hot beverages, and various food items.

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Stephen

£83

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and decorative vases.

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

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Bertis

£98

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

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.

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

1.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Meera

£81

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A restaurant with wooden walls and a green patterned floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

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

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

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

2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Brandon

£65

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

13. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2.1 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Andrea

£77

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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 self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

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

14. Spark by Hilton Ames

2.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Brandon

£77

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

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.

15. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.1 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Joe

£74

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

16. Comfort Inn Story City

11.3 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Connie

£76

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

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

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

2.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Jonathan

£78

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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 large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3.5 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Stacey

£73

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.

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

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2.2 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Stacy

£77

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.5 mi from Main Street Cultural District

Rebekah

£87

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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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 77 reviews	View
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 869 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 618 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames	9.4 Exceptional 630 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 330 reviews	View

Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"I was a bit apprehensive initially upon checking in. ..Never judge a book by its cover. The rooms are so clean, staff is so nice, and the beds are sooo comfortable. Check it out, may like it too!"

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"The friendly and courteous staff each time I have stayed at the property. This is my preferred places to stay when I am in Ames."

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean ! Staff was great! Bed was comfy and bathrooms were spotless ! Highly recommend!"

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Most of the property was clean, outside of our shower curtain having some spots that weren't ideal. Common areas were clean. Front desk staff were about 50/50 on friendliness/helpfulness - nobody was rude but not all seemed overly welcoming. Breakfast on our last day, there were lots of things empty when we arrived at breakfast 30 minutes before it closed, which was a bummer. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. We really liked that the pool was open until midnight."

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"My granddaughters had fun!"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing overnight stay! Will be back here! Clean, friendly staff, convenient!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

10/10 Excellent

"Close to my event and nicely kept motel"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was helpful in locating extra items we needed. The room was clean, The breakfast was great. We continued on our vacation and to stayed at two other hotels. This place was far above either of them."

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Person at main desk checking us in was very professional and polite. Disappointed no scrambled eggs for bread."

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 29 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Main Street Cultural District. Other good choices within 5 miles include Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus.

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

Expedia has 29 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. Iowa House

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

7. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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

13. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

14. Spark by Hilton Ames

15. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

16. Comfort Inn Story City

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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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