Hotel Memorial Union
One of the very few options in the center of town is this place in the historic Memorial Union building on campus. Geared towards people doing business on campus; not many services or features, but the location can't be beat.
Most lodging in Ames is of the chain variety and is generally located southeast of town, near the I-35 and US Hwy 30 interchange exit 111. Other motels can be found along 13th St near I-35 exit 113 on the east side of town and along University Blvd south of US 30 on the south side.
Hotel at Gateway Center
Off elwood dr, south of us hwy 30.