I LOVE the Ames Motor Lodge! It is very iconic and historic, I can just picture the old 1950's…read morevehicles full of families parked outside! it is no frills, no pool, but there is a huge aquatic center in Ames where you can pay by the day if you want to have that. For the price it can't be beat! I have stayed at a top of the line hotel that made me sick so you cannot always judge a hotel by the price they charge. The rooms are large and have a full kitchen which would cost extra in a hotel chain. It is very clean and has a coin operated laundromat on premises. We have stayed for weeks at a time more than once when I come up to visit family and I have always had a GREAT experience! I have a family member in a wheelchair and, as the owners have a handicap family member and one of the employees has Cerebral Palsy, they take great lengths to make our stay as accommodating as possible. They have great security and the people are always nice, particularly the owners and cleaning staff.... literally the nicest people of any hotel I have ever stayed at in my life (and I have traveled a good bit for my age)! I have never had any problems with any other patrons, or seen anyone else gave any problems with other patrons, everybody seems quiet and mostly keeps to themselves other than the typical "good morning" and a wave when they see you. The patron ratio when I have stayed there seems to be: half Individual people traveling, a quarter families, and a quarter workers (road workers, energy workers, etc).

The usual clientele . No tell motel . Monthly rates , very tight parking area. Seedy.read more

Customer service was horrible. Hotel smelled like urine. I will never return and would suggest no…read moreone ever stay at this establishment.

My brother and I needed a place to stay for a family event and thought that we would try a local…read morenon-chain hotel/motel if it had good ratings. To give you perspective I travel a lot for business and personal trips. This place is without a doubt my least favorite place I have stayed. It is tired and out dated and there is no way my wife would have stayed here. It was kind of clean but no way would pass a inspection if it was part of a franchise. The only toiletries provided was a small bar of soap, lotion and mouthwash - we had a laugh about that. They do have wifi and decent TV lineup and a basic continental breakfast. The bed was firm and the air conditioner worked. There are 2 other franchise options within a block of this place. I would take one of those options before staying here again.

I recently stayed here with my Son, as we visited my 96 year-old Dad here in Ames. This is a…read moreMarriott property of which I've also stayed at the nearby Fairfield Inn or TownPlace Suites during the last several trips. Yes I collect Marriott points, but my Hotel decision is still based on price, of which my Hilton membership hasn't matched for awhile. I booked a large King that featured a large (and comfortable) bed for me and a weird trundle in the next room. David ended up sleeping on the couch part as it was large and arguably more comfortable than the pull out mattress. As we have different body clocks, deciding which lights to have on or off was sometimes a challenge, but we made it work. There was also a nice desk set up where I parked my laptop, including for a non-profit Board meeting via Zoom. Other Observations: - The property is well located in this area with multiple hotels. US 30 access was easy, and the back road to Duff was another convenient option. Easy Hotel parking. - Temperature Control: OK - WiFi/Internet: No issues - "Storage": Good options and we didn't have trip over anything. - Bathroom: Clean and a bit narrow. Shower water temp was fine, but pressure was underwhelming. - Breakfast: We only got coffee and an early morning snack as we were taking my Dad out to Breakfast. - Coffee: I wish they offered coffee throughout the day and evening. - Lounge/Lobby: Roomy and well used by other guests. They also have a nice-looking pool that we didn't use. - Elevator: We walked down from the 3rd Floor and took the elevator up. It was almost always there when we pressed the button. - Front Desk Personnel: Friendly and helpful but occasionally hard to find. - Housekeeping. Almost invisible. We got one towel change and no cleaning during our visit (we had asked for every other day). I'll be here again in late March and expect another good overall experience.

Room cleanliness was disappointing and we questioned staff if room was actually cleaned, staff…read moreresponse was "the computer shows it was clean", umm okay, but as person staying in room, obvious things were questionable down to the fact there was not any soap to wash hands in the bathroom, and less than 1/4 roll of toilet for three guests in our room. The bathroom floor was not clean. The television had lines running through it, something I am sure they are aware of but do not care to address. The positives were that the breakfast was okay, nothing great, but okay..it was food. Front desk girl was nice, but appeared to be on her own to do everything.

This is the main office for the Boone Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Boone Area Chamber of…read moreCommerce, and the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation. What Gayle and visited was the cute little train car next to the DQ and some additional insight on Ledges State Park, the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, the Mamie Eisenhower Birthplace, and other local attractions.

My go to place when In travel to Ames for work!…read more Super friendly staff. Highly recommend getting the Marriot Bonvoy rewards if you will be coming more than once. With the app, and Gold status, I often get upgraded to a nicer room and late checkout. Which is always appreciated! Great free breakfast daily! Always very clean! I love the kitchens and kitchenettes - Super great if you are staying for multiple consecutive nights.

Gayle and I stayed her for 2 nights a few weeks ago. I had booked a 2BR (and bath) unit, as Gayle,…read moremy Son, and I would be staying here. Unfortunately, David's travel arrangements were compromised, and he was unable to make the trip. I've already booked a make-up trip in December, primarily to see his 96 year-old grandfather. Although you couldn't do cartwheels in this suite, it was very roomy and comfortable. And with 2 bathrooms, Gayle and I each picked one. The spare bedroom became a place to store or suitcases (and repack). We slept well in our bedroom and spend a lot of time in the living room, largely catching up on all of our volunteer work back home. There's also a nice small kitchen, which makes this and other suites a good choice for extended or larger family stays. Front desk staff were very engaged and keen to make sure we had a nice stay. The "free hot breakfast" was relatively standard, but tasty. I especially appreciated that coffee was available in the Lobby at all hours and that the breakfast food was out earlier than the stated time. This hotel is relatively new and has worn its age very well so far. Parking was free and plentiful and there was easy access to US 30. Having also stayed at the Fairfield Inn sister hotel, I would probably choose this TownePlace depending on the price comparisons at the time.

We had my mom's 80th birthday party at the 1850 Homestead and it was perfect! Michelle was easy to…read morework with and so helpful. If you are looking for a place to have a birthday party, a reunion, a work party, a celebration of life celebration or any type of event this is the perfect place. The refurbished barn is beautiful. The outside setting is beautiful. They also have an air bnb on site which looks awesome. I can not say enough great things about the 1850 Homestead. It is AMAZING!

Opens in August, looks like it will be a nice place to hold events great stand of corn next to it…read morefor a backdrop... Classic barn interior housed in a modern shell to maintain climate control year round. We have an event booked for mid August.

Stayed here 1 night and had a fine stay. The rooms were clean enough but were dimly lit. All the…read moreusual amenities were supplied. Our room auxiliary lock was wiggly which was a little concerning but no issues during our stay. They offer a basic breakfast, nothing fancy but a nice amenity.

This hotel was great!! The hotel was very clean and the staff was extremely friendly. The beds and…read morepillows were very comfortable and the sheets were very soft. I actually asked when we checked out if they sell the pillows and sheets because I would use them in my own home. My only 2 complaints would be that the walls are extremely thin so we could hear people in the hallway and the pool water was very cold.

No office or store. All gravel roads and spots, rather dusty…read more One bathroom, 3 shower stalls, 2 toilets. Never any "tp." No covers on electrical outlets or switches. On the positive side, management is very flexible and easy to deal with. Grounds are well kept. Prices are reasonable. McDonald's, Casey's and Dollar General are just up the street. Close and easy access from I-35.

Beautiful. Easy check in after hours. Easy in and out on site. Close to interstate but very quiet​…read more McDonald's close.