Lodging

Memorial Union

Located on central campus, the Memorial Union is a popular gathering place for students, faculty, staff and visitors. In addition to 51 hotel rooms, the Union includes a book store, food court, bowling alley and the popular Maintenance Shop night club. Hotel rooms and suites (larger than traditional rooms) include cable TV, phone messaging, and high-speed Internet connections for guests computers. A parking ramp is attached to the Union. To make reservations, call (515) 296-6848.

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

This university-affiliated, full-service hotel is one-half mile from the Iowa State Center on 17 beautifully landscaped acres. The hotel includes 187 upscale guest rooms (including a 40-room Executive Center), intimate reception gardens, Audubon's restaurant, lobby bar, business center, 12 conference/meeting rooms, fitness center, numerous amenities and The Gateway's trademarked "No Limits" service. It's located at U.S. 30 and University Blvd. To make reservations, call (515) 292-8600 or (800)-FOR-AMES or book online.

Other hotels, motels

For a list of other hotels and motels in the Ames area, see the: Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau