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.

Barbara and Larry were great! Barbara had a great sense of humor and I found her to be very…read morepersonable. All the rooms that we had access to were beautiful and they retained their quaintness from years gone by. Our room was upstairs and our stairway was off the kitchen. It was kind of steep but we managed, I'm not sure everyone would be able to though. We pretty much had the entire floor on that side of the house. There was a little kitchen up there with a microwave and sink, but no refrigerator. I'm sure if we had asked if we could use the refrigerator that was in the main kitchen we would have been granted the privilege. The beautiful dining room had a side table with all kinds of tea cups and saucers and teas. We made ourselves a cup of tea while we waited for our room to be ready. Our room was not overly big, but it worked for us. The walk in closet had a couple of sitting chairs and my husband I sat in there to have our coffee and a sweet roll (something we do every day and we weren't going to give up the routine just because we were on vacation). We still joke about how we had our coffee in the closet. The little bathroom that we had access to was not attached but since we had the entire floor it didn't matter. There was one other family there at the same time and we all had a very nice breakfast. Homemade waffles with fruit and whipped cream, and sausage. We also had juice and coffee. My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. If you decide to stay here you won't regret it. Barbara and Larry were very eager to please, and they managed to do that very well.

We just had the nicest stay at the Queen Anne B&B. Barbara is a wonderful hostess. Sunday morning…read morewe also her husband Larry. A lovely couple. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. we highly recommend staying here and definitely will be back on our next pass thru this area. Thank you Barbara.

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.

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.

This was my second stay. First was about four years ago and it was lovely! Large, full rooms with…read morefull kitchens, friendly and helpful staff. Things have changed, my friends. First, I want to be clear that the person at the front desk was very friendly. He had our cards ready to go at check in. I'm wondering however, if our first stay four years ago was the last time the place was cleaned. Cockroaches in the bathroom, blood stain on the bed (yuck!!) guess your stains and gunk everywhere else. People fighting loudly next door, maybe long term tenants. Possibly under new management? Regardless. Stay ANYWHERE else at this point. Even if its sleeping in your car. Sad to say this place is filthy.

Booked this hotel room while in town for graduation. Big mistake. Checked in, saw the state of our…read more2 queen bed room, reported our concerns to the gentleman working the front desk who was only able to offer us a 1 bedroom with a pull-out sofa, and immediately asked to be checked out and refunded for the room. The walls were scuffed, dishes left in dishwasher, stains on couch and chair, poor job vacuuming, and there was mold in the bathroom in addition to water on the floor from some leak. Additionally, the supposedly secure entrance on the side of the building was unlocked. See for yourself.

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.

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.