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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before settling in to study or handle business matters in this comfortable Iowa State University area hotel.

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Just steps from Iowa State University, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames offers a complimentary breakfast and practical amenities. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, and WiFi. Attentive staff provides dry cleaning, and free self parking adds convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
2137 Isaac Newton Drive, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Ames Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Iowa State University - 5 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kum & Go - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Hotel near Iowa State University
You can look forward to free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business centre and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a lift and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cots/infant beds and travel cots
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub (91 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar in shower (84 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (91 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height counter and sink (86 centimetre high)
  • Low-height desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (43 centimetre high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2007
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 14 October 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ames Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn Ames
Fairfield Inn Marriott Ames
Fairfield Inn Marriott Hotel Ames
Fairfield Inn Marriott Ames Hotel
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Ames
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Ames
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames Ames
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames Hotel Ames

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from October 14 2025 until December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

As of 19 Dec, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames on 22 Dec, 2025 start from S$121.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12, Ames Dog Park and Main Street Cultural District. Octagon Center for the Arts and Country Gables Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 427 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful staff and amenities ,clean, easy access to the rest of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Fairfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, just didn’t realize the lack of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Iowa State University where we have a student
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Very nice room!! Pool was nice too!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk agent extremely nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jake

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in our room was disgusting. Mold in the shower, hair from previous guest in shower, shower head full of limescale, shower curtain dirty, overall not pleasant feel for getting ready in the AM.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price and excellent stay Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good but it would have been most helpful to have a handicapped room on the first floor or a room not so far from the elevators.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great employees, comfy beds, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great location near university, clean, safe and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Great hotel, large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff. Free breakfast. Easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near of highway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and good rates. Room was very clean and comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the friendly staff at check-in including a complimentary cookie and 24-hour coffee/tea bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Really enjoyes the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick stopover in Ames to do the Rail Explorers rail ride in Boone and the High Tressel Bridge night bike ride down in Madrid. Unfortunately, a few things in the hotel needed some TLC (clogged- slow draining bathroom sink, toilet was running- probably a slow leak, dresser drawer just kept opening on its own...ghosts? Pool area was closed for some maintenance). Bad luck maybe for the hotel... but we did do the things we came here to do! Parking was ample and the breakfast area and selection was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

The front desk employee was exceptionally kind and professional. He greeted us warmly and seemed genuine in serving us. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Complimentary bottled water and 24/7 coffee and tea was a nice perk. The hotel was also in a convenient location - just down the road from several restaurants and shopping areas. This place exceeded our expectations, especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025