About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a TV. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a sauna, fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and free WiFi throughout the property. Additional amenities include a lounge, hot tub, and electric vehicle charging station. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Breakfast is available as an American buffet or à la carte. The bar offers cocktails in a traditional and modern setting. Prime Location: Located 39 mi from Des Moines International Airport, the hotel is near Jack Trice Stadium (1.2 mi) and Iowa State Center (1.9 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location, room cleanliness, and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American, Buffet

    • 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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
High score for Ames

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    Very clean, pool area was nice and the bed very comfortable.
  • Phylcas
    United States United States
    Very nice room, great WiFi service and comfortable bed. Close to Reimen Gardens and other sites we wanted to visit. Great price. We would stay here again.
  • Sandra
    United States United States
    The resturant was an add plus..close to shopping mall and iowa state
  • Raegan
    United States United States
    Staff was accommodating and the property was clean.
  • Megan
    United States United States
    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, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • 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
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
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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.

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