Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Known as the largest full-service hotel and conference facility in Ames, The Gateway Hotel & Conference Center accommodates up to 187 rooms at once. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a kitchenette, suite-style architecture, a flat-screen TV, and room service, which can be ordered on request. Guests staying overnight receive a free breakfast buffet in the mornings, which is located inside of the on-site restaurant. Travelers and business-minded individuals can book the conference facilities for work meetings, celebrations, or family parties.

The hotel is located at the entrance to Iowa State University, with entrances to Highway 30 for ease of travel. The Des Moines Airport is 32 miles away from the hotel, and there are rental car services available on-site for guests to reach their destination. There is a restaurant and a bar on-site, so visitors do not have to go far to get something to eat or drink. There is access to The Cafe, Aunt Maude’s and Hickory Park Restaurant just two miles away.

Guests who want a taste of nature can visit the Reiman Gardens, which is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Those who would rather drive can travel two miles to the Furman Aquatic Center or Brunnier Art Museum. Vacationers can make use of the year-round indoor pool, which is heated in the winter months, and the attached sauna and hot tub for relaxation. There is also a fitness center on-site for those in need of a workout. Additional services can be booked from the 24-hour front desk.