The Best Hotels Closest to Main Street Cultural District in Ames - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

1. Iowa House

3.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

Cody

Rp2.100.476

Rp2.352.533 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

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

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.

2. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

3.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

Maddox

Rp1.979.759

Rp2.217.330 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Michelle

Rp1.645.328

Rp1.842.768 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2.9 km from Main Street Cultural District

Judith

Rp1.808.967

Rp2.026.044 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

1.8 km from Main Street Cultural District

Rachelle

Rp1.701.841

Rp1.906.062 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a view of the outside.

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

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

2.9 km from Main Street Cultural District

Debra

Rp2.110.312

Rp2.363.550 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 hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

7. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

3 km from Main Street Cultural District

Victor

Rp2.324.920

Rp2.603.911 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Stephen

Rp1.806.284

Rp2.023.038 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign directing to the daily grind.

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

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a lounge area with chairs, and a view of the outside through patterned windows.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Nalee

Rp1.806.284

Rp2.190.074 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows.

10. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Deborah

Rp1.750.841

Rp1.960.942 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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.

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

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

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Alexis R

Rp1.342.194

Rp1.503.258 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and three wall-mounted pictures depicting outdoor scenes.

A reception area with a NexTap self-service kiosk, a reception desk, a computer, and a seating area with a plant.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating the entrance.

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

0.6 km from Main Street Cultural District

Karen

Rp1.502.256

Rp1.682.527 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a glass coffee table.

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.

13. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

11.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Ryan

Rp1.698.980

Rp1.783.929 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.

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

14. Spark by Hilton Ames

3.5 km from Main Street Cultural District

Michaella

Rp1.638.890

Rp1.835.558 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

15. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.4 km from Main Street Cultural District

Katsuya

Rp1.754.420

Rp1.964.951 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

16. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

3.3 km from Main Street Cultural District

Mandy

Rp1.692.184

Rp1.895.246 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

5.7 km from Main Street Cultural District

Melissa

Rp1.504.939

Rp1.685.531 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

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

18. Comfort Inn Story City

18.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

keith

Rp1.669.114

Rp1.869.408 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

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

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

3.5 km from Main Street Cultural District

Jonathan

Rp1.153.518

Rp1.292.119 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

5.6 km from Main Street Cultural District

Katherine

Rp1.628.875

Rp1.824.340 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Main Street Cultural District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 884 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 627 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames	9.4 Exceptional 654 reviews	View
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

American Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms easy parking and the restaurant next store has great food and prices"

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great and hotel was easy to get to!!! Would recommend"

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent

"staff very friendly and helpful"

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is our favorite when visiting Ames. The location is ideal. The staff is friendly and always been helpful. The rooms are modern and clean. The restaurant and bar are very convenient if you don't want to leave the property to seek out food/drinks. We have not used the amenities such as weight room, pool, etc. so I can't speak to that."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

8/10 Good

"Property does not seem to be kept up as well as our previous stays."

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff does not dress professionally, but don't let that fool you. They do a great job."

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"Staff was helpful"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful beds, good breakfast with good options and clean common areas as well as the rooms. I would stay again!"

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

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Main Street Cultural District. Other good choices within 5 miles include Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University and Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites.

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

Expedia has 31 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. Iowa House

2. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

7. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

10. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

13. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

14. Spark by Hilton Ames

15. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

16. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

18. Comfort Inn Story City

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

American Inn & Suites

Spark by Hilton Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Sonesta Essential Ames

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

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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