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A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sign reading "Be our Guest," and a "WELCOME" sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

1. Iowa House

1.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Scott

￥18,617

￥20,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

2. Spark by Hilton Ames

2.4 km from Stephens Auditorium

Michaella

￥14,124

￥15,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

2.2 km from Stephens Auditorium

Virginia

￥13,221

￥14,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a large flat-screen TV mounted above the counter, and a well-lit interior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

2.5 km from Stephens Auditorium

Amanda

￥17,381

￥19,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

2.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Scott

￥14,336

￥16,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2.3 km from Stephens Auditorium

Carol

￥13,683

￥15,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows.

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Stacey

￥14,601

￥16,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and three wall-mounted pictures depicting outdoor scenes.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a blue accent wall. There are several hanging pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating the entrance.

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a counter, a blue-lit podium, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a potted plant.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

2.3 km from Stephens Auditorium

Karen

￥11,698

￥13,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A residential driveway with a lawn, trees, and a house in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a glass coffee table.

9. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

12.5 km from Stephens Auditorium

Ryan

￥15,012

￥15,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the poolside area, including seating and a wall with a motivational quote.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

4.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Maddox

￥15,549

￥17,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Dana

￥17,806

￥19,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

4.3 km from Stephens Auditorium

Judith

￥15,984

￥17,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a view of the outside.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

4.4 km from Stephens Auditorium

Debra

￥16,644

￥18,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

14. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

4.5 km from Stephens Auditorium

Jessica

￥17,436

￥19,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

15. Comfort Inn Story City

19.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Patricia

￥13,480

￥15,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A modern office space with a desktop computer, two office chairs, a framed artwork on the wall, and a printer.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

5.2 km from Stephens Auditorium

Nalee

￥18,646

￥22,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A buffet area with a counter, microwave, and various food items.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

4.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Ifeoma

￥14,741

￥16,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

5.1 km from Stephens Auditorium

Kathy

￥12,364

￥13,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

3.7 km from Stephens Auditorium

Kristina

￥12,760

￥14,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

3.6 km from Stephens Auditorium

Melissa

￥15,984

￥17,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Stephens Auditorium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Iowa House	9.6 Exceptional 895 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Ames	9.2 Wonderful 156 reviews	View
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University	9.2 Wonderful 1,403 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Ames	9.2 Wonderful 339 reviews	View
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Stephens Auditorium Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Everything went great"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location and exceptional breakfast! Beds comfortable and quiet room."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good

"I really loved everything except I have an extra $20 charge that I have no idea why???? Very frustrating."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"As always our stay was pleasant and the space is what we needed. The lobby always smells good. The property is starting to show some age. Staff is helpful and friendly. I guess my one negative comment would be the breakfast was less than the standard. They are pet friendly and have a reasonable fee compared to others."

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"We had a good experience. It was great to be so close to campus"

Red Roof Inn Ames

8/10 Good

"no breakfast!"

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable. I really liked having a 50" inch smart tv which allowed me to watch all my shows on my apps. My room had a sleeper sofa and coffee table which were nice additions as well as having a mini fridge and microwave. The breakfast was nice because there were hot and cold items to chose from. The staff was very welcoming from the front desk to the housekeepers! If I'm in the area I would definitely stay again!"

Other attractions near Stephens Auditorium

A covered walkway with a view of a modern building and a grassy area.

Brunnier Art Museum

8.6/10 (23 reviews)

Be inspired by the decorative art exhibits at this university museum in central Iowa, where small-town America meets global culture.

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Farm House Museum

9.0/10 (33 reviews)

Discover the history of Iowa State University and the surrounding area of Ames at this museum and historic landmark right on campus.

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Reiman Gardens

9.6/10 (225 reviews)

Walk the grounds of this manicured garden at Iowa State University, dedicated to educating current and future students as to how to grow food and plants.

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A street lined with parked cars, a mural, and various storefronts.

Main Street Cultural District

9.2/10 (172 reviews)

Eat and shop your way through the cultural center of Ames along a few popular streets notable for their history and bustling atmosphere.

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Iowa State Center

9.4/10 (114 reviews)

After visiting Iowa State Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Hilton Coliseum

9.4/10 (263 reviews)

Catch an event at Hilton Coliseum during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Furman Aquatic Center

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Furman Aquatic Center during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stephens Auditorium?

Stephens Auditorium is located in an area of Ames that travelers like for its sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Stephens Auditorium?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Stephens Auditorium. Other good choices within 5 miles include Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Stephens Auditorium?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Stephens Auditorium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stephens Auditorium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Stephens Auditorium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Stephens Auditorium?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Stephens Auditorium, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Stephens Auditorium?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Farm House Museum and Brunnier Art Museum. Create some family memories at Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Hilton Coliseum, Jack Trice Stadium, or Veenker Memorial Golf Course.

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Our top choices for Stephens Auditorium hotels

1. Iowa House

2. Spark by Hilton Ames

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

4. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ames

9. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

14. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

15. Comfort Inn Story City

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

20. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

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Top Stephens Auditorium Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Red Roof Inn Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

Other attractions near Stephens Auditorium

Brunnier Art Museum

Farm House Museum

Reiman Gardens

Main Street Cultural District

Iowa State Center

Hilton Coliseum

Jack Trice Stadium

Furman Aquatic Center

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