Cheer on the ISU Cyclones near our hotel in Ames, Iowa off I-35
Whether you’re visiting the campus at Iowa State University (ISU), heading to business meetings, or attending an event or sports tournament, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA offers you accommodations within easy reach of I-35 and your daily destinations. Families can visit students at ISU, three miles away, while corporate and leisure travelers appreciate great shopping and dinner options in the Main Street Cultural District, just a 10-minute drive away. You can also explore area attractions like Reiman Gardens, Jack Trice Stadium, and the Octagon Center for the Arts—all just 10 minutes away from the hotel.
Our pet-friendly hotel encourages you to relax, thanks to an indoor pool and an inviting outdoor patio. In the mornings, take advantage of our free, hot breakfast. After a day of fun, you can connect to free Wi-Fi to upload photos of your adventures and keep in touch with friends. If work brings you to Ames, take advantage of the business center and on-site event space.
Sleep well on pillowtop mattresses in our hotel rooms and suites
King Bed
2 Queen Beds
Studio Suite-King Bed
Whirlpool Suite-King Bed
1 Bedroom Suite-King Bed
Extended Stay Suite-King Bed
Extended Stay Suite-2 Queen Beds
Extended Stay Suite-King Bed-1 Queen Bed
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In addition to all of the entertainment offered at ISU, Ames offers attractions like the Octagon Center for the Arts and more than 50 stores at North Grand Mall. You can spend a day entertaining your kids at Adventureland Park or riding the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. The Main Street Cultural District is the ideal spot for an afternoon of shopping and dining. Be sure to check out these area favorites during your stay:
The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA places you next to I-35 and near Ames’ biggest attractions. Here to visit a student at Iowa State University or cheer on the Cyclones? You can reach ISU's campus in less than 15 minutes. Downtown Ames is just three miles away, and major area businesses like the US Agricultural Research Services and Ames Laboratory are all less than a 15-minute drive from the hotel. If you’re flying into the area, we’re an easy 38-mile drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
From Des Moines International Airport
From the airport, take Fleur Drive and continue straight for four and a half miles. (The road name will change to Martin Luther King Jr Parkway and then 19th Place). Turn right onto the I-235 E ramp. Drive about six miles and then follow the signs to merge onto I-35 N. Drive about 24 miles and then take Exit 111A. Keep left when the ramp forks and merge onto US-30 W. Almost immediately, take Exit 150 and turn right off the ramp onto S Dayton Avenue. Take the first right onto SE 16th Street. The hotel will be on your left in a little less than a mile.
From I-35
From I-35 N, take Exit 111A. Keep left when the ramp forks and merge onto US-30 W. Almost immediately, take Exit 150 and turn right off the ramp onto S Dayton Avenue. Take the first right onto SE 16th Street. The hotel will be on your left in a little less than a mile.
From I-35 S, take Exit 111B and merge onto US-30 W. Almost immediately, take Exit 150 and turn right off the ramp onto S Dayton Avenue. Take the first right onto SE 16th Street. The hotel will be on your left in a little less than a mile.
From US-30
From US-30 E, take Exit 150 and turn left off the ramp onto S Dayton Avenue. Cross the overpass and take the first right onto SE 16th Street. The hotel will be on your left in a little less than a mile.
From US-30 W, take Exit 150 and turn right off the ramp onto S Dayton Avenue. Take the first right onto SE 16th Street. The hotel will be on your left in a little less than a mile.
