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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

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

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

1. Spark by Hilton Ames

13.3 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Michaella

฿2,984

฿3,342 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

13.6 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Darren

฿3,275

฿3,669 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

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

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

13.1 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Maddox

฿3,696

฿4,139 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

12.9 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Michelle

฿3,559

฿3,986 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

12.9 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Judith

฿3,377

฿3,782 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

13.7 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Rachelle

฿3,336

฿3,736 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

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

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

13.3 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Darci

฿3,661

฿4,100 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and a small porch with potted plants.

8. Iowa House

15.8 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Cody

฿3,966

฿4,442 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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.

9. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

13.4 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Mandy

฿3,159

฿3,538 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

16.4 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Melissa

฿2,951

฿3,306 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

12.9 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Stephen

฿3,372

฿3,777 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

12. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

20.5 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Shauna

฿3,258

฿3,649 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

20.5 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Brett

฿4,079

฿4,569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

16.6 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Katherine

฿3,532

฿3,955 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

12.8 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Jonathan

฿2,951

฿3,306 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

17.9 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Christopher

฿2,753

฿3,083 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

13.1 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Debra

฿3,940

฿4,412 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

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.

18. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

13.3 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Stacey

฿3,269

฿3,661 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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.

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

19. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

13.1 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Victor

฿3,372

฿3,777 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

15.7 km from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Nalee

฿3,372

฿4,089 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spark by Hilton Ames	9.2 Wonderful 142 reviews	View
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University	9.2 Wonderful 1,399 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	9.6 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 633 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames	9.4 Exceptional 657 reviews	View

Top Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing"

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"For a quick stay in Ames it's perfect. I was concerned initially because of the ratings, but gave it a chance anyway. The staff I came in contact with were welcoming and helpful! The front desk gentleman was very attentive and friendly! There was a lady that worked the breakfast stations (I didn't catch her name) she was absolutely wonderful, personable and sweet. The rooms were very simple (not fancy), but clean (and I look at everything!!!) As a single female traveler I felt very safe there. The breakfast was great! Lots of choices available! I would definitely stay again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

10/10 Excellent

"★★★★★ Five stars, because I’m genuinely amazed by this experience. We stayed during an Iowa State game weekend and paid roughly $350 per night. Fine by me. Supply and demand. Charge what the market will bear. What’s impressive is pairing premium pricing with the absolute minimum amount of effort possible. A room that achieved “barely clean enough.” An elevator loud enough to announce every trip. HVAC that provided plenty of noise and occasional temperature control. Breakfast items that seemed as disengaged as the hotel itself. And they ran out of coffee. At breakfast. That was admirable. If there is one thing a hotel should accomplish before 9 a.m., I would have guessed “have coffee.” Apparently I expect too much. Then there’s the signage: wipe your feet, do this, don’t do that, follow this rule. Nice touch. Very classy. There’s something wonderfully efficient about putting more effort into telling guests how to behave than into serving them. The whole stay left us wondering whether anyone actually works here, or whether the building simply operates on residual momentum. So bravo. Maximum game-weekend pricing. Minimum staffing. Minimum service. Minimum amenities. Minimum effort. Maximum instructions. And really, I got what I deserved. I booked it. Country Inn & Suites: you have successfully made your brand unforgettable to me. “Wow, they really tried,” said no one. Ever."

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean. The staff was nice, and helpful. The breakfast was great. The hot tub was excellent and very clean."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"Comfortable beds at a good price. I prefer the trend toward no carpet. That would be a nice next step in their furnishings. Friendly, healthful staff that clearly care about serving their guests."

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, staff was friendly, and they had many options for breakfast. This hotel was close to shopping, restaurants, and a quick drive to Ames or Des Moines. We will stay here again!"

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"Powdered eggs"

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and very quite. Helpful staff."

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Very pleased by the amenities in the room. Breakfast was great especially connected to the onsite restaurant"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heart of Iowa Nature Trail?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.

Where is the best place to stay near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail?

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. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Heart of Iowa Nature Trail. Other good choices around the area include Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Sonesta Essential Ames.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail.

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Our top choices for Heart of Iowa Nature Trail hotels

1. Spark by Hilton Ames

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

6. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

7. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

8. Iowa House

9. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

12. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

14. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

15. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

18. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

19. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

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Top Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Sonesta Essential Ames

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Spark by Hilton Ames

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Other attractions near Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

Berhow Park

Memorial Park

Railroad Park

Nordkalsem Park

Huxley Library

Centennial Park

Trailhead Park and Arboretum

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