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Spark by Hilton Ames

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
$100
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Spark by Hilton Ames

3-star Ames hotel with indoor pool
An indoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Spark by Hilton Ames offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations include double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2025.

Spark by Hilton Ames is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 25 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
The property will be renovating from June 2 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per week
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ames Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU
Holiday Inn ISU
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel
Holiday Inn ISU Hotel Ames
Holiday Inn Ames ISU Hotel
Radisson Ames Conference Center at ISU
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Ames
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU Hotel Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Transition to Spark was occurring… would have been nice to know as I spent 15 min looking for “Radisson”
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025