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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa State University

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Exterior
Property amenity
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA, 50010
Location: 8.8/10 Excellent

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons Marketplace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Welch Ave Station - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Hotel near Iowa State University
Located close to Jack Trice Stadium, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 12 2024 to October 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus University
Plus University Park & Suites
Best Western Plus University Park Ames
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Best Western University Park
Best Western Ames
Ames Best Western
BEST WESTERN PLUS University Park Inn & Suites Ames, Iowa
Best Western Plus University Park Inn Suites
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from December 12 2024 to October 1 2025 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

As of Apr 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites on May 4, 2025 start from $82.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Christofferson Park and Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State University is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Umang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel frandly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a great property. The rooms were spacious and clean, and I liked how quiet the room was, overall. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spot is convenient to the stadiums for ISU sports. Rooms were clean and the front desk was friendly. We had a great stay. Beds were comfortable and everything we did on the weekend was minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool was closed which was the main reason I booked the room. Also the hallway had a bad smell. Staff was super friendly and helpful and breakfasts were exceptional. Great location, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yurico

Liked: Amenities
Quiet and clean, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this hotel often and always have a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Meet all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, staff was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff that helped make the stay great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Facilities that worked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent property close to iowa state campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
comfortable rooms, very good breakfasts. pool closed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The whole reason we booked this particular stay was because of the hot tub. When we arrived we were informed that the hot tub was not working. The heater on the pool was not working either Totally ruined the entire trip. I would not have booked that stay had I known. So disappointing On a high note the staff were very pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abbie

Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pool and hot tub was not in service. Breakfast was good. Towels and sheets had a weird smell and did not smell like they were washed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got exactly what we expected. Clean room, breakfast was fine, hotel was quiet. No complaints! Pool is closed rn for some type of construction, just fyi.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Pool was closed for renovation but we were not made aware before we booked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated, but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Great Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024