Hotel Near Iowa State University

The Country Inn & Suites Ames provides guests with convenient access to Iowa State University events and attractions. Our hotel is ideal for guests looking to enjoy a visit to one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. Attend a thrilling Big 12 sports competition or tour the award winning rose gardens at Reiman Gardens and then let us treat you to our warm hospitality and great service at Country Inn & Suites Ames.

Our accommodations in Ames are convenient to the following Iowa State University attractions:

• Jack Trice Stadium (3.5 miles from hotel)
  Home to the Iowa State University Cyclones! Members of the powerful Big 12 Conference, come watch the Cyclones compete against some of the nations best football teams in Ames.
  (515) 294-1816
  1800 South Fourth Street
  • 2009 Home Football Schedule
    Thu, Sep 03 North Dakota State
    Sat, Sep 12 Iowa
    Sat, Sep 26 Army (Family Weekend)
    Sat, Oct 17 Baylor (Homecoming)
    Sat, Nov 07 Oklahoma State
• Hilton Coliseum (3.6 miles from hotel)
  Home to the Cyclone basketball, gymnastics, volleyball and wrestling teams, Hilton Coliseum has hosted several NCAA events and countless numbers of memorable moments in Iowa State athletics history. Come experience “Hilton Magic”, the power of the Coliseum; faithful to produce unexpected victories.
  (515) 294-1816
  Iowa State Center
  University Blvd & Lincoln Way
• Reiman Gardens (3.4 miles from hotel)
  One of the largest public gardens in Iowa, Reiman Gardens provides opportunities for learning throughout the year. The award winning Gardens features distinct gardens throughout the indoor and outdoor areas, an indoor conservatory, 2500-square-foot indoor butterfly wing, butterfly emergence cases and gift shop.
  (515) 294-2710
  1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011
• C.Y. Stephens Auditorium (3.7 miles from hotel)
  Each year a “Season at Stephens” program hosts a broad range of musical and performing groups. Symphonies, ballets, childrens and family programs, acting companies, classical pianists, Broadway musicals, jazz musicians, dancing groups and singers all perform there.
  (515) 294-3347
  Iowa state Center
  University Blvd & Lincoln Way
• Brunnier Art Museum (3.6 miles from hotel)
  The Brunnier Art Museum is the states only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection. The decorative arts collection includes ceramics, glass, dolls, ivory, jade and enameled metals.
  (515) 294-3342
  Located in Scheman Building, Iowa State Center
  University Blvd & Lincoln Way
• Scheman Building (Conference Center) (3.7 miles from hotel)
  The Iowa State Center has a variety of gathering spaces available for your event. The Scheman Building is a 21-room conference facility including a 450-seat auditorium, spacious exhibit space and ample, free parking.
  Iowa state Center
  University Blvd & Lincoln Way
  
• Veenker Memorial Golf Course (6.2 miles from hotel)
  (515) 294-6727
  1925 Stange Road
• ISU Research Park (4.0 miles from hotel)
  The Iowa State University Research Park is a rapidly growing technology community of more than 50 companies. It links technology creation, business formation and development assistance with established technology firms and the marketplace.
  (515) 296-PARK
  2711 South Loop Drive Suite 4050

About Iowa State University
Iowa State University was officially established on March 22, 1858 by the legislature of the State of Iowa. The Farm House, the first building on the Iowa State campus, was completed in 1861. In 1862, the Iowa legislature voted to accept the provision of the Morrill Act which was awarded to the agricultural college in 1864. As a land grant institution, Iowa State University focused on the ideals that higher education should be accessible to all and that the university should teach liberal and practical subjects.

• The world's first electronic computer was invented on the Iowa State campus in the late 1930's.
• ISU's Reiman Gardens received the "Attraction of the Year" award at the 2008 Iowa Tourism Conference.
• Iowa State University has living alumni in all 50 states and 146 countries.
• ISU currently has approximately 2,500 international students from 104 countries attending classes.