This is a must stop…read more This is a great place to learn about furniture, craftsmanship, and 19th century Iowa History. RVP has a couple dozen prototype pieces of furniture that are representative of what was made in Iowa in 1875. Robby makes the furniture with the same tools from 1875, with the same wood, with all wooden joints. Although the display furniture (prototype) is not for sale, one can order based upon it choosing the type of wood and finish that you want. Understanding that high quality furniture is not cheap, I was very surprised at the relatively reasonable prices (for high quality furniture). I have seen much lesser quality pieces elsewhere at much higher prices. We had a very interesting and informative 15-20 presentation/discussion about the furniture, the workshop, the process, and the history.

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.

Nice, clean rest stop! The restrooms were well maintained, everything felt sanitary, and the…read moreoverall area was tidy. Definitely a good place to stop, stretch your legs, and take a quick break while traveling.

I didn't think I'd ever be reviewing a rest stop, but this has to be the cleanest one I have ever…read morestopped at. The whole building is almost like an atrium with lots of wood and windows, letting tons of natural light in. The floor is all tile with inlays of maps and highways in Iowa. I thought that was super neat when they just could have slapped down normal plain tiles. There's also a lot of greenery outside of the rest stop that's well maintained too, with benches for resting out in nature if you prefer that. Outside there are also a few pieces of public art that show scenes from the history of transportation as far as I could ascertain (a steam locomotive, a horse drawn carriage, a steam ship). The Skunk River trail is right outside the rest stop if you need to stretch your legs for a bit, and there's a designated pet relief area as well. One last thing I'll note that I found amazing: There are signs in the bathroom stalls that give information about human trafficking and ways to get help. If you weren't aware, a lot of trafficking happens along the interstate lines, so this is super important to have. I know you'll only be at this rest stop if you're passing by and need to stop, but I thought it deserved a review because of how clean it's kept, how well the grounds are maintained, and the brightness and warmth of the building!

Cyride always gets me to where I need mostly on time! The bus drivers are almost always extremely…read morefriendly and even on a crowded bus try their best to not leave anyone behind. They are also incredibly understanding if you forget your bus pass. It's nice to be able to have accurate, up to date, descriptions of what time the bus will be arriving! It is one of the best transportation systems I have seen!

I called Cyride because I needed the midnight express. The man hung up on me and did not call me…read moreback. Leaving me stranded in the middle of the night by myself. I would like to be compensated for their mental trauma caused by this experince.

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.

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.