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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames - IA · United States
2100 Green Hills DriveView location
9.2/10Excellent1,412 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University, Ames. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa tub, and sauna, perfect for unwinding. Guests can dine at The IowaStater restaurant or enjoy room service.
Each of the 187 individually decorated guestrooms offers a pillowtop bed with down comforters, a refrigerator, and an LED television with cable programming. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. For events, the hotel boasts a conference center and nine meeting rooms, totaling 20, 000 square feet of space.
Nearby attractions include Reiman Gardens (1 mile), Jack Trice Stadium (1. 2 miles), and Iowa State University (2. 1 miles). Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is approximately 39. 5 miles away.
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When you stay at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University in Ames, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Reiman Gardens.
This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Jack Trice Stadium and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stephens Auditorium. Make yourself at home in one of the 187 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ames?
This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Pet friendly
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
2:00 AM
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 3
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Important information
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You need to know
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Hindi
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Christofferson Park
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Iowa State University
1 km / 0.6 mi
Reiman Gardens
1.7 km / 1 mi
Jack Trice Stadium
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Stephens Auditorium
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Iowa State Center
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Brunnier Art Museum
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Hilton Coliseum
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Cinemark Ames Movies 12
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Farm House Museum
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Ames Dog Park
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Country Gables Park
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Main Street Cultural District
4 km / 2.5 mi
Octagon Center for the Arts
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Furman Aquatic Center
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 187
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Bicycle hire service
- Babysitting serviceExtra charge
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- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Garden
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Clothes dryer
- Towels and bed linenExtra charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Banquet hall
- Conference room
- Meeting room: 9
- Indoor freshwater pool
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- TV lounge
- Game room
- Sauna
- Hot tubExtra charge
- MassageExtra charge
- Spa centreExtra charge
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Fitness
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QUADRUPLE EXECUTIVE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • EXECUTIVE SUPERIORQUA.EJ-SU
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QUADRUPLE EXECUTIVE SUPERIOR
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Room code: QUA.EJ-SU
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STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG
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STUDIO KING SIZE BED
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- KING SIZE BED
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TWIN TWO QUEEN BEDSTWIN • TWO QUEEN BEDSTWN.2Q
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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TWIN TWO QUEEN BEDS
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- TWIN
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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Room code: TWN.2Q
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG
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- DOUBLE
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- EXECUTIVE KING BED
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- EXECUTIVE KING BED
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DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST
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- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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- DOUBLE SINGLE USE
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- STANDARD
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- DOUBLE SINGLE USE
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Room code: DUS.ST
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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- STANDARD
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Room code: DBT.ST
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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- Room
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- STANDARD
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- Room
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Room code: ROO.ST
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Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- SUPERIOR
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Room code: ROO.SU
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STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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STUDIO STANDARD
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- STUDIO
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- STANDARD
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Room code: STU.ST
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.QN
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Room PREMIUMRoom • PREMIUMROO.PI
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- PREMIUM
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Room code: ROO.PI
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6
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Room code: ROO.H6
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- EXECUTIVE
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVE
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Room code: DBL.EJ
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DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen BedsDBL.H6-2Q
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- Accessible-Two Queen Beds
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DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds
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- Accessible-Two Queen Beds
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Room code: DBL.H6-2Q
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DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- Accessible-Queen Size Bed
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DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed
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DOUBLE PREMIUM WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • PREMIUM WITH VIEWSDBL.PI-WV
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- PREMIUM WITH VIEWS
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DOUBLE PREMIUM WITH VIEWS
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
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Kylie
Great place to stay and environment was good
Bruce
This was the third time I have stayed there, Each time was a great experience. Please keep up the good work.
Rebecca
The pool was one of the better hotel pools. The water was warm and it went to 6 feet deep! Rooms and hotel was clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Jessica
We love the hotel. The pool and hot tub are a nice way to end the day.
Robert
It's a little older but a nice clean hotel, with some updates.
jennifer
Great hotel and the staff was helpful and friendly! Only complaint is that the shower floor was slippery, very unsafe. I didn’t fully slip, but I could easily see someone getting very hurt.
Andrea
Great
Melissa
Friendly staff at check in, clean room.
James
Good location. Comfortable room. Has a pool but no free breakfast.
Jaime
Room was dirty! Pool was disappointing
Terry
The restrurant had terrible service. Waited for 20 minutes to get waited on and once order was put in waited for over an hour and canceled our order. Will not eat at the Iowa Stater.
Paul
great location and friendly staff
Paul
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Bobby
Noisy elevator. Difficulty parking due to in-house and nearby events !
Jeniffer
Just needed a room for attending a concert at the stadium. About a 20 min walk from hotel. Hotel lot was pretty full when I arrived, surprisingly it was very pleasant and quite through the night.Room was clean. No complaints. If I ever attended another event I would choose this hotel again.
Brandy
Ask about parking, place is huge.
Leticia
Amazing and clean! Would stay again for sure!
Mandy
The hotel was great and the staff were very friendly and informative. The rooms were clean and spacious. We will be back for sure!
Charles
We've always thought of the Gateway as the crown jewel of hotels in Ames. This visit had several disappointments. No daily housekeeping without asking, however we were not informed of that. So we waited for restocked coffee and condiments, clean towels, clean trash receptacles and tissue. Also our bathroom faucet was loose and flopped back and forth when turning on and off. Finally reached out to the manager and was informed about no daily housekeeping. They did come and restock most items but the faucet was still loose. They also didn't include additional trash can liners in the bottom of the containers. Was unable to get any refund on my room since I booked it through a third party. Disappointing stay.
Susan
The hotel was very clean and the staff were amazing
Janine
Very nice and clean room. Close to campus.
Joshua
Clean accommodations, conveniently close to Iowa State University and stadium. Seems well maintained, though one of the elevators is out and the other is slow. Breakfast was great and wait staff in restaurant super friendly.
Cheryl
Very nice rooms and facilities at a great price. We had 2 rooms that connected which was great for traveling with young children.
Noemi
Very clean beautiful place they need to work more with the staff not friendly
Vugar
Good
Bonnie
We loved it! It was a great weekend getaway
Kevin
Great location. Clean, quiet and helpful staff
John
I can't imagine there being a better place to stay in Ames!
John
Newly renovated modern, huge, and comfortable room.. would stay again in a heartbeat!
Jennifer
Staff was great and hotel was very quiet and clean
Elizabeth
The staff was very friendly and welcoming overall it was a great day over there. It had a pool, hot tub.
It was very easy access to the college
It was very easy access to the college
Trevor
Very clean
Marilyn
We stayed for 2 nights, check in was fast and easy, friendly staff. Room was super clean, the restaurant and bar were also nice. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet.
Abby
We always stay at the Gateway Hotel when visiting Ames. The location is right off highway 30 and close to ISU. We appreciate that they’re dog friendly and only charge $50 per stay, up to one week.
This last stay we were disappointed that the coffee offered in the lobby was empty both mornings and it seemed the lady at the desk could not be bothered to make more.
The breakfast buffet is NOT included with your stay and ,in my opinion, is not worth the cost. Go across the road to The Filling Station and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the amazing breakfast choices
This last stay we were disappointed that the coffee offered in the lobby was empty both mornings and it seemed the lady at the desk could not be bothered to make more.
The breakfast buffet is NOT included with your stay and ,in my opinion, is not worth the cost. Go across the road to The Filling Station and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the amazing breakfast choices
Jonathan
Comfortable ,
Nicole
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Todd
Very nice facility, rooms were clean and comfortable. Great location. Friendly staff. The pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness area were very well maintained.
Katherine
Front desk lady was very helpful and nice.
barbara
Bed was very comfortable.
Jennifer
Nice gym and sauna. Room adequate, not super clean. Staff mostly helpful.
Jackie
Nice close stay to Iowa State. Could use some updates halls and elevators had bad smells. Rooms pretty clean though.
Rosa
We loved it! Great location
Emily
Great stay
Wendy
Very friendly, quiet, updated, great value
Barbara
Room was nice and clean. Restaurant was pretty good, but our mixed drinks were ordered were awful. Waitress was awesome! Food was good.
Richelle
The staff was amazing. The restaurant on site is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kayla I believe was her name in the restaurant, she knows customer service. Our room could have used a little help, mattresses were very worn in, one caving in towards the middle one with a row of popped springs. I highly recommend bathroom doors with latches or locks. My children never left me alone with the sliding door. Pool was great!!!!!
Cindy
The restaurant was sold out of something's so options were limited. Fish fry was not good
Kristina
First time staying here and I wish I would have booked here sooner. Staff was wonderful.
Brian
Great
Saurajyoti
updated room
Robert
Great staff
Andi
We chose the hotel because of low availability but would go back by choice. The rooms are large and clean. We had easy access to parking and exterior doors. The shower and bathroom was large and there was actually a mirror outside the bathroom with plug ins near. I felt very well thought out.
We were unaware that there was a restaurant on site and decide to try it. It was very good with many food options and drinks.
Would definitely recommend.
We were unaware that there was a restaurant on site and decide to try it. It was very good with many food options and drinks.
Would definitely recommend.
Therin
My room was extremely clean and when we needed room service that was not scheduled they still cleaned it. I loved the layout and closeness to the campus. I will definitely recommend it to family and friends
Gary
This was a great hotel with clean and modern rooms as well as a restaurant on the property and free coffee in the lobby each morning. The staff are helpful and friendly and a great location for any visit to Ames and but especially Iowa State University..
Pranav
Great place to stay near ISU campus.
Brandi
Always a great stay!
Patricia
This was our first time staying at this property since the renovations. It was clean and comfortable and very convenient to Iowa State University campus and all of the graduation activities we were attending. We booked 2 rooms for our family and everything was excellent.
Keaton
Property and staff were great. This was the first time we stayed here and my daughter’s four years and Iowa State. We stayed for her graduation. We wondered why we never stayed before. So much better than the majority of the options.
Jill
The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff, including in the restaurant/bar, was friendly and helpful. We've stayed here twice and had the same experience both times. I would stay here again.
Carrie
Room was very modern. Everything was new. Very comfortable. Clean Hotel threwout. The staff was pleasant.
Faye
One of 2 favorite places to stay when visiting our kids at Iowa State. Love the location, architecture, and Iowa State pictures and design. The view from the upper floors towards campus is ideal. The staff were friendly. We appreciated the extra complimentary breakfast buffet tickets since we mentioned we were there for graduation and it was likely our last time there. Not a fan of the barn door for the bathroom and the AC unit was louder than have had before. But it is always clean and the lighting and room remodel are great otherwise.
Danielle
Always a clean, quiet stay. Meghan is a great host and manager. We always stay here!
Greg
Met all of our expectations.
Kate
Breakfast was great. Hotel staff and restaurant staff were polite and professional. We really enjoyed our stay. Our one complaint is that the beds are way too hard. We woke up a bit sore.
Matt
Clean rooms. Quiet stay. Really nice hotel.
Jackie
Nice clean hotel at a good price. Great location near campus!
Kelly
Very clean
Keith
Excellent rooms
Ausra
Best place to stay in Ames.
Mary
Hotel provided all necessary services
Susan
Easter park, large hotel, room was nice!
Rachel
The only thing I was disappointed about was that the breakfast wasn’t hot
Victoria
This was exactly what we needed. Clean, beautiful, centralized location. Quiet, comfortable, and the hot tub was so relaxing. Great place to stay!
Jodi
The front desk staff was very friendly every time I had to visit the desk. The room was clean. The pool was perfect for my little granddaughter. The hot tub was one of the hottest I have ever been in. The pool was a good temperature as some hotel pools are a little colder than I prefer. The pool area might have needed some new atmosphere as at one time it might have had more plants and decor but now just a few average looking tropical plants and some furniture that maybe needed a good sanding and cleaned up a bit but still had lots of life in them. The beds and bedding were comfortable. The location was easy enough to get to but the signage for check in might need to be better marked. The very first time we stayed at The Gateway we drove around several times before we found a check in area under a canopy or underpass looking area that we thought might have been an entrance to a parking garage and while we where here we noticed another vehicle doing the same thing. But after our first day we found another entrance on the other side of the building where you park that was much easier to use and closer to the elevators. It also has nice little short walking path if you just want to be outside. The patio area did not have any furniture outside at the time we were there in early May except for 2 plastic chairs but there was a nice little waterfall back there. Aside from no continental breakfast, I would say this hotel marked every box we look for in a hotel.
Karen
The staff is very friendly,
John
Great pool and hot tub. Nice room and friendly staff.
amy
Room very clean!!
Jacqueline
It was clean and welcoming
Chad
Shower could only be used by two people because the drain was so clogged. Also, when we checked in we were told our room would only be cleaned mid-stay upon request… standard nowadays. Well when we requested beds and towels later, we were told it wouldn’t happen. Seems to be some miscommunication between staff. The weekend brunch buffet is overpriced for what they provide but the room service is good. Chose this place because it is the only hotel with a hot tub, seats about 6. It was a decent stay, almost worth the price but could use some touches to make it better and more worth the money.
Rory
This hotel was very clean. The staff was great. The only issue I had was with the loud HVAC unit in my room whenever the air-conditioning kicked on it was very loud. Room 714
Savanna
Place is great. Minus the strong animal odor in the room caused bad allergy reactions. :(
Also, bring earplugs if your a light sleeper. Airflow vent from the ceiling, is so darn loud.
Also, bring earplugs if your a light sleeper. Airflow vent from the ceiling, is so darn loud.
Hector
Excellent service. Wonderful meals served at the restaurant. Were able to accommodate allergies for both dinner and breakfast. Clean, comfortable room provided. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Appreciated the evening hours for just adults.
Linda
Excellent restaurant and bar
Rachel
Great staff, clean room.
Eilene
There are nice updated rooms and it is quiet when I have been there. I don't go during football or basketball season. The restaurant had a buffet breakfast on Saturday morning. There is only one free breakfast per room, and we paid for a second one. Not really impressed with breakfast.
Tamara
Beds were a little uncomfy. Otherwise great property and look forward to coming again.
Todd
Yes
MAJDI
Rude reception
Thu
This hotel is very nice and near the university. Room was very clean and staffs were very friendly. Definitely would stay here again.
Leo
This property was nearly renovated very clean, and the staff was very helpful. Also a good location near campus.
Robert
Water in the shower is warm at best. We had two people in the room but they only gave us one breakfast voucher.
Julie
Nice breakfast and service
Mary
Everything was perfect. Staff was great. Restaurant was very good.
Courtney
Great place to stay
John
Clean with nice amenities. Just what I needed to explore ISU fro 6+ hours from home.
Lisa
Enjoyed our time there. Very nice hotel
Amanda
Staff was phenomenal.
Rooms were updated. Pool area was very nice!
Rooms were updated. Pool area was very nice!
Christine
Clean room, spacious common areas, good breakfast, plenty of parking, friendly and efficient staff.
Tiffany
The hotel is very clean. The buffet breakfast is not very good. The food isn’t very warm and no fruit available.
Trisha
We love staying here when visiting our daughter at ISU. Its proximity to campus is well worth the little bit extra you might pay. And the bar/restaurant is so nice to have. We always cap off our night with a drink. Nothing like being able to wear my slippers to the bar. Always feel safe and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Free breakfast is delicious!
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, United States
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