Located 1.3 miles from Jack Trice Stadium, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center offers 3-star accommodations in Ames and has free bikes, a shared lounge and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests also enjoy access to the indoor pool and fitness center, as well as the sauna and hot tub. All rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms have a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. At the hotel you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and kosher options can also be requested. Iowa State Center is 2 miles from Gateway Hotel and Conference Center. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 39 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Raegan
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was accommodating and the property was clean.
  • Megan
    United States of America United States of America
    How close it was to the concert venue and it was a quiet hotel!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The IowaStater Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM on site
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Gateway Hotel and Conference Center accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center on this page.

  • The prices at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is 2.2 miles from the center of Ames. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gateway Hotel and Conference Center offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Bicycle rental
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Swimming pool
    • Foot bath
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Massage chair
    • Spa facilities

  • Room options at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center include:

    • Double
    • Studio

  • Gateway Hotel and Conference Center has 1 restaurant:

    • The IowaStater Restaurant

  • Yes, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is popular with guests booking family stays.