Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center puts you an easy walk from Iowa State University.

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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is a full-service hotel in Ames with conference space built into the property, so the stay can work for both overnight lodging and meetings without moving between separate venues. The hotel sits on maintained grounds with walking paths around the building, giving the property more outdoor space than a simple roadside stop.

Rooms include plush bedding and free Wi-Fi. Specific room types add clear differences: the Executive King has one king bed in a more secluded wing and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the Platinum King is on the top floor with north-facing views, one king bed, a chair, and an ottoman. The Atanasoff Suite has a separate bedroom with one king bed, a living room with a full-sized sofa, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with an air tub and a four-head walk-in shower.

The stay works well on the practical side because the hotel has free parking for guests. Inside the building, there is an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center, so downtime does not depend on leaving the property.

Food is also handled on site. The IowaStater Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with both buffet and à la carte breakfast options. For a traveler deciding on Ames lodging, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is strongest when the priority is being near Iowa State University while keeping parking, dining, meeting space, and indoor leisure facilities in the same building.

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