Gateway Center Hotel The in Ames Iowa

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Gateway Center Hotel The
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US 30 & Elwood Drive
Ames, IA 50010
Chain: Lexington Services

We LOVED this hotel. It was surprising to find such a nice place in Ames...It is an absolu...

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$126.13

About the Gateway Center Hotel The

The luxurious, intimate escape captured by the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center can seldom be found in the Midwest. Perfect for weddings, business retreats, or a spectacular family getaway, the Gateway Hotel commits itself to creating a stay worthy of making memories. Staff holds itself to the highest expectations to deliver exactly what you've been searching for. Graced with acres of native fauna, meandering paths and secret waterfalls outdoors, and a bower of artwork and elegant touches indoors, the hotel is your gateway to a mesmerizing experience. Complete with your own personal goldfish. Located on Iowa State University grounds, the Gateway Hotel is within walking distance of many campus delights. Just three blocks away you'll find Reiman Gardens. A selection of hotel packages incorporate the best of Ames into an amazing lodging experience for leisure or business travelers.

Does HotelsByCity recommend this hotel?

Guests rave about the Gateway Hotel. The luxury, the comfort, the convenience to ISU and the beautiful surroundings top the list. The indoor pool, sauna, and impressive weight-room also garner honorable mentions.
Every guest can't be made happy however. Complaints about the Gateway focused on online requests not being honored, and advertised shuttles throughout Ames being unavailable even with advance notice.
Bottom line? Guests who need special accommodations should request them in advance, through mail, phone or fax. Then prepare yourself for an amazing experience. Read our customer reviews?

Gateway Center Hotel The Accommodations

Basic rooms come equipped with data ports, coffee makers, a work space with desk, chair and lounge, hair dryers, and ironing boards. Out of 187 rooms and suites, there are facilities available for smokers and wheelchair access. Outfitted in luxury, guest rooms sport plush, pillow-top mattresses, feather pillows and down comforters. Cribs, rollaways and refrigerators available upon request.

Amenities offered

The Gateway Hotel's unique "No Limits" service begins upon check-in. Upon request, one of the hotel's vibrant goldfish can join your room, offering you pleasant company throughout your stay. Bike, kite and sled rentals are available for enjoying the vast hotel grounds. Board games, playing cards and movies are available indoors. You can relax at the end of a long day in the pool, whirlpool or sauna, or stretch out in the onsite fitness room. Business travelers will be happy to find a 24-hour business area with available computer, printer, photocopier and stock of office or shipping materials. Guests can stop in the lounge for music and appetizers, or enjoy room service from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Directions (view map)

From I-35, exit to US-30 W toward Ames.
Take Exit 146 to Elwood Dr and ISU.
Take a left at Elwood Dr, and a right onto Green Hills.

General hotel policies

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Parking: Yes, there is parking. Parking lot.
Pets: Yes, pets are allowed. $150 cleaning fee will apply to any accidents. Pets must be crated when you are out of your room.