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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

1. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

keith

Rp1.580.840

Rp1.770.541 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for the Americas Best Value Inn, indicating the name and branding of the hotel.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a bar area with stools, and a red chair.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a red sofa, a round table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a trash bin.

A room with a wooden floor, a red chair, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a window with a view of buildings.

2. Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Story City

Marvin

Rp988.920

Rp1.107.590 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A residential driveway with a lawn, trees, and a house in the background.

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.

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

3. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

Ames

Ryan

Rp1.700.405

Rp1.785.425 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit options, a kettle, and condiments.

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

Nalee

Rp1.736.203

Rp2.109.397 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Jeffrey

Rp1.755.892

Rp1.966.742 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

6. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Melissa

Rp1.506.201

Rp1.686.945 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

Dana

Rp1.761.262

Rp1.972.614 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Judith

Rp1.810.484

Rp2.027.742 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Ames

Joan

Rp1.734.413

Rp1.942.542 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the poolside area, including seating and a wall with a motivational quote.

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

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Ames

Maddox

Rp1.761.262

Rp1.972.614 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Iowa House

Ames

Kristin

Rp2.126.400

Rp2.381.568 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

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

12. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

Jessica

Rp1.736.203

Rp1.944.547 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

13. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Rachelle

Rp1.625.229

Rp1.820.257 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

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

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Ames

Melissa

Rp1.810.484

Rp2.027.743 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

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

Ames

Alexis R

Rp1.201.918

Rp1.346.149 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Debra

Rp1.879.395

Rp2.104.922 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Douglas

Rp1.186.704

Rp1.329.109 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

A hotel bathroom with a large white bathtub, a sink, and a mirror. There is a brown leather sofa and a table in the adjacent living area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a carpeted floor.

A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a coffee table with a tray holding potted plants, a remote control, and a painting on the wall.

18. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Boone

Kim

Rp1.772.001

Rp1.984.641 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Spark by Hilton Ames

Ames

Michaella

Rp1.599.813

Rp1.791.791 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Jesus

Rp1.807.799

Rp2.024.735 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Learn more about Story City

The vintage carousel at Story City Park delights visitors of all ages with hand-carved animals and charming music. Discover local history at the Story City Historical Society Museum, then enjoy homemade treats at one of the family-owned bakeries city centre.

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Top Story City Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first stay here and we will be back. We were very pleased with the room and the place itself. The location was perfect for us On a future stay, we might ask ask for a bit more distance between ourselves and the front area as that got a bit noisy at times but it wasn't intolerable."

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and very clean"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is always so nice and clean along with quick check in service"

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."

Super 8 by Wyndham Story City

8/10 Good

"The ac did not work but they were very helpful and quick to get us another room."

Comfort Inn Story City

10/10 Excellent

"A"

American Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Older hotel but clean with a friendly staff. Restaurant connected to hotel was nice. Would stay again."

More cheap stays in Story City

Sonesta Essential Ames

1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA

Rp1.125.847

Rp1.260.949 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

2216 Se 16th St Ames IA

Rp1.186.704

Rp1.329.109 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

2605 Se 16th St Ames IA

Rp1.274.409

Rp1.427.337 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

1310 Dickinson Avenue Ames IA

Rp1.506.201

Rp1.686.945 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

Rp1.619.323

Rp1.813.643 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

603 South 16th Street Ames IA

Rp1.625.229

Rp1.820.257 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Story City?

Based on our traveller data, Comfort Inn Story City is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options for your trip include Americas Best Value Inn Story City and Super 8 by Wyndham Story City. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Story City.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Story City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Story City.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Story City?

Comfort Inn Story City is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Story City.

What's the best dog-friendly accommodation option in Story City?

Comfort Inn Story City is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers an indoor pool and a fitness centre for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet include Americas Best Value Inn Story City and Super 8 by Wyndham Story City. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Story City.

What is staying in Story City like?

Visitors to Story City will definitely enjoy the restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy the city's sporting events, shopping and university setting. In Story City, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Story City.

What are the top places to visit in Story City?

A favourite place to visit is Story City Carousel. You'll also find Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Story City guide.

What's the weather like in Story City?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Story City are January, March, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

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Our top choices for Story City hotels

1. Comfort Inn Story City

2. Americas Best Value Inn Story City

3. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

5. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

6. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

9. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

11. Iowa House

12. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

13. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

14. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

18. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

19. Spark by Hilton Ames

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Learn more about Story City

Top Story City Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Essential Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

Super 8 by Wyndham Story City

Comfort Inn Story City

American Inn & Suites

More cheap stays in Story City

Sonesta Essential Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

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