Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Hotel with indoor pool, near Iowa State University

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Nestled near Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium, Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a relaxing spa tub. Unwind by the lobby fireplace or get energized at the gym, while appreciating helpful staff and convenient amenities like free WiFi, an indoor pool with umbrellas, laundry facilities, self parking.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$91 nightly
$102 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 17 of 17 rooms
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
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) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
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) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
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) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Executive Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Family Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 5

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Living Area, Microwave and Refrigerator, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

King Bed Two Rooms Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Christofferson Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Iowa State Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Brunnier Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stomping Grounds Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgie's Coffee & Tea Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites puts you just a 5-minute drive from Iowa State University. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the indoor pool. Other features include a hot tub and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 87 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 5:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

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

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites?

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

What is there to do at Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites also has a fitness center.

What's the area around Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites like?

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites is located a short 9-minute walk from Christofferson Park.

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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with a good variety and exceptional quality. (54 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a highlight, described as amazing, nice, and perfect. (6 reviews)
  • The pool area was a nice treat, with many guests enjoying the hot tub and pool itself. (11 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomBreakfastService staffLocationBedHot TubLobbyToiletChildrenAmenities

10/10 Exceptional

Great location; Great staff; Great hotel!
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were all great and everything was cozy and clean. The breakfast was very nice with a good variety. I'd stay there again for sure!
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean room and accommodating staff
Erica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

everyone helpful and kind
Beatrice, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Helpful staff. Amazing breakfast. Great amenities.
Michelle Bannerman, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed at this one a few times now. It’s our preferred one when visiting our college student. Friendly staff, well kept property and great place all around.
Tammy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hot tub! Beautiful atmosphere!
Valerie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff. Clean room. Within walking distance to stadium.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was great!
Meg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for an Iowa State football game and liked that we had an easy walk to the stadium so didn't have to worry about the stress of parking. The breakfast was great, the staff were friendly, and the rooms and public spaces were well kept.
Billie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was quiet and clean. It was convenient for what we were there in town for.
Brittany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. My only complaint was i will probably bring a humidifier as the room at night seemed very dry. Otherwise wonderful stay. (I even thought about stealing a pillow i liked it so much!!!!😆) Thank you
Beatrice, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice spot
Jesse, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and breakfast was decent!
tricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's a great hotel, close to the university and shipping. Quiet and safe area.
Iliana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very comfortable and homey, the staff was very kind.
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stay, thank you!
Rene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A comfortable & welcoming atmosphere. Excellent breajfast. Very good mattress
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very kind to me and my Doberman. They took really great care of us. Room was clean, air conditioning worked great, parking was close and no issues finding a spot. Great area for Sarge to go potty. Everything was great! I will definitely be staying here again!
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super convenient to campus
Ned, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent place to stay in Ames
Ashraf, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great 5 day stay!

What a wonderful trip we had. Staff was always so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic! Hot meal every morning.
Grant, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, safe and relatively quiet, would stay here again.
Andy, 3-night trip