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Our top choices for Story City hotels

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

1. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (442 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
William
The price is ￥13,276
￥14,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn Story City
A sign for the Americas Best Value Inn, indicating the name and branding of the hotel.

2. Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Americas Best Value Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (320 reviews)
"close to interstate"
United States
Marvin
The price is ￥9,466
￥10,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Americas Best Value Inn Story City
A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

3. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"The Bed and Breakfast was absolutely adorable. We loved our stay. The breakfast was delicious. The area was beautiful. The innkeepers were incredible. We highly recommend for your next stay. "
United States
Ryan
The price is ￥14,988
￥15,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG
2.5 star property
Ames
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (457 reviews)
"Great for a quick family stay, loved that they provided spacious and clean suites for larger parties staying."
United States
Nalee
The price is ￥14,673
￥17,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

5. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,417 reviews)
"The hot tub was amazing!"
United States
Casey
The price is ￥13,459
￥15,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
An outdoor patio area with seating, a barbecue grill, and string lights.

6. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
3.0 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (146 reviews)
"Clean room Comfortable bed soft sheets Great water pressure"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥14,673
￥16,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (667 reviews)
"Clean room and nearby dining. Parking was large enough for trailer."
United States
George
The price is ￥15,958
￥17,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

8. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"
United States
David
The price is ￥13,354
￥14,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (639 reviews)
"The room was great, staff was friendly and the breakfast is always solid! Stayed here several times."
United States
Giovanni
The price is ￥14,231
￥15,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable bed, comfortable fold out sofa bed, friendly staff"
United States
Kristina
The price is ￥12,740
￥14,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Courtyard by Marriott Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"We checked in after 10pm, easy and friendly staff"
United States
Darci
The price is ￥14,617
￥16,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."
United States
Maddox
The price is ￥14,231
￥15,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (913 reviews)
"Clean, convenient location, friendly staff."
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥14,617
￥16,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

14. Iowa House

Iowa House
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (898 reviews)
"Loved my stay there. Very clean, cosy, charming, great breakfast, awesome staff, and wonderful location. Highly recommend!"
United States
LAURA
The price is ￥17,252
￥19,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Iowa House
A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
7.0 out of 10, Good, (523 reviews)
"Everything went great"
United States
Elliott
The price is ￥10,594
￥11,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (492 reviews)
"Comfortable stay! The breakfast was one of the better we have had amongst similar properties."
United States
Laurie
The price is ￥13,253
￥14,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (312 reviews)
"Very clean, great breakfast, comfortable room"
United States
Debra
The price is ￥16,566
￥18,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames
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18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
2.0 star property
Ames
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, room was a little small but ok."
United States
Darrell
The price is ￥10,743
￥12,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
2.5 star property
Ames
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Stayed here for a visit to our son at ISU. Room was clean, staff was friendly and the breakfast was as expected. Would stay here again."
United States
Brandy
The price is ￥11,864
￥13,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

20. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
2.5 star property
Boone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (478 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
William
The price is ￥14,682
￥16,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
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Learn more about Story City

The vintage carousel at Story City Park delights visitors of all ages with hand-carved animals and charming music. Discover local history at the Story City Historical Society Museum, then enjoy homemade treats at one of the family-owned bakeries downtown.

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A steel bridge with a walkway and railings, surrounded by greenery.

Top Story City Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room comfy bed. All I need!"
Mike 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

More cheap stays in Story City

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA
The price is ￥9,924 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
￥9,924
￥11,115 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Story City?
Based on our traveler data, Comfort Inn Story City is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options for your visit include Americas Best Value Inn Story City and Super 8 by Wyndham Story City. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Story City.
What's the top vacation rental in Story City?
Fun Family Place with Extras and Space: You might want to consider this vacation home rental near Story City, which offers a garden, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your vacation with amenities like a hot tub. See all vacation rentals in Story City.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Story City, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. 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. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Story City.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Story City?
To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Story City, head over to our customer service page.
What is the favorite LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Story City?
Comfort Inn Story City is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Story City.
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Story City?
Comfort Inn Story City is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers an indoor pool and a fitness center for its human guests. Other good choices to stay with your pet include Americas Best Value Inn Story City and Super 8 by Wyndham Story City. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Story City.
What is the best accommodation for staying close to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is a popular hotel, featuring free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Des Moines Intl. Airport. Other good options near the airport are Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport and Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport.
What is staying in Story City like?
Visitors to Story City are sure to enjoy the restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy the city's sporting events, shopping, and university setting. In Story City, there are 4 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Story City.
What should I see while I'm in Story City?
A favorite place to visit is Story City Carousel. You'll also find Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Story City guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Story City?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Story City are January, March, February, and November, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.

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