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

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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 indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables, and a wall with a motivational quote.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton," and a fruit display.

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

3.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

Selena M

฿3,455

฿3,869 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

2. Iowa House

3.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

ted

฿3,969

฿4,446 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Michelle

฿3,215

฿3,600 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

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.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

2.9 km from Main Street Cultural District

Judith

฿3,305

฿3,701 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Darci

฿4,138

฿4,634 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, 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.

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

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

1.8 km from Main Street Cultural District

Mary

฿3,220

฿3,606 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

2.9 km from Main Street Cultural District

Debra

฿3,855

฿4,318 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An outdoor patio with seating, a barbecue grill, and string lights.

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

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

3 km from Main Street Cultural District

Brittany

฿3,300

฿3,696 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Stephen

฿3,300

฿3,696 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a window with a wavy pattern.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Bertis

฿3,594

฿4,340 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

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

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

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Meera

฿3,198

฿3,582 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A restaurant with wooden walls and a green patterned floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a microwave.

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

3.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Brandon

฿2,584

฿2,894 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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 blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a blue accent wall. There are several hanging pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a sink.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

0.6 km from Main Street Cultural District

Luis

฿2,499

฿2,799 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

14. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

11.2 km from Main Street Cultural District

Ryan

฿3,104

฿3,259 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

15. Spark by Hilton Ames

3.5 km from Main Street Cultural District

Brandon

฿3,054

฿3,420 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

16. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.4 km from Main Street Cultural District

Todd

฿3,205

฿3,590 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

17. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

3.3 km from Main Street Cultural District

Craig

฿3,226

฿3,614 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

3.5 km from Main Street Cultural District

Jonathan

฿2,646

฿2,964 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

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.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

5.7 km from Main Street Cultural District

Stacey

฿2,888

฿3,235 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

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

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

20. Comfort Inn Story City

18.1 km from Main Street Cultural District

Connie

฿3,027

฿3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Main Street Cultural District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	9.6 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 873 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 620 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames	9.4 Exceptional 636 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 332 reviews	View

Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Top 5 hotel I've ever stayed in! Highly recommend. We stayed to travel to the state fair & it worked so great to be 20 mins away but good priced & great location. Will definitely be back."

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and clean place for brief stay."

Qube Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything overall was good. We had to check in around midnight because we drove from about 5 hours away and website stated that there was 24/7 service but when we got there we were informed that they close the lobby at 11pm meaning you aren’t able to check in after then and I wish that would’ve been informed in either the website or on the reservation because we assumed that booking we would be able to check in as soon as we got in. I am not sure if it was the owner of the hotel who checked us in he was still very helpful & allowed us to"

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"We stayed 1 night. Bed was comfortable. Clean room except the bathroom drain was very slow. Standard free breakfast."

Sonesta Essential Ames

8/10 Good

"Everything was good, no complaints."

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great and the rooms were clean. This was our first stay."

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for AAU junior Olympics"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel, limpio, acojedor. Buen desayuno todas las mañanas y el personal de limpieza de los cuartos realizan un trabajo expectaular."

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfasts were great! Day time staff was kind friendly when asked she switched our room to opposite side of the hallway so we don’t hear the traffic noises as much. Hotels room facing the highways were noisy from high traffic."

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

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

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Main Street Cultural District. Other good choices within 5 miles include Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus.

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

Expedia has 29 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. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

2. Iowa House

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

5. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

8. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

14. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

15. Spark by Hilton Ames

16. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

17. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

20. Comfort Inn Story City

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Top Main Street Cultural District Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Qube Hotel

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Spark by Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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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