Choose our hotel near Iowa State University for your Ames visit
For a convenient stay near Iowa State University, select Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU. South of Highway 30, our hotel is two miles from campus, less than a mile from the ISU Research Park, and only five miles west of I-35. During your stay, you can borrow a complimentary bicycle, helmet, and bicycle lock through the CyBike program to reach the nearby campus or research park. If you’re traveling for work, we offer easy access to dozens of local businesses and world-class research facilities like the National Animal Disease Center and Ames Laboratory. Complete your visit by cheering on the Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium or experiencing a touring Broadway production at the Iowa State Center.
After a campus tour or a research conference, return to the hotel to enjoy dinner on site at Bistro 1864 Restaurant and Bar or relax in our indoor pool. Families can have fun together at the kiddie pool, and the well-equipped fitness center makes it easy to keep up with your workout routine. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the hotel, and a business center is available.
Relax in a contemporary hotel room with a fridge and a Keurig coffeemaker
King Bed
2 Queen Beds
1 Bedroom Suite-King Bed
Business Class-King Bed
Business Class-2 Queen Beds
Services
Room service
Opening hours
6:30–10:30 am | Breakfast, Monday–Friday
6:30–11 am | Breakfast, Saturday–Sunday
4:30–10:30 pm | Dinner, Monday–Saturday
6–9 pm | Dinner, Sunday
Romance experience
North and South America
Gourmet experience
North and South America
Restaurant and bar
Bistro 1864 Restaurant and Bar serves fresh, made-to-order dishes for breakfast and dinner. Choose from a full menu of appetizers, salads, entrées, sides, and desserts, and then complete your meal with a local craft beer from our large selection.
If you’re craving a late-night or a mid-afternoon snack, stop by the 24-hour Market next to the front desk. We offer a variety of beverages, including sodas, bottled and sparkling water, sports drinks, iced coffee and tea, as well as packaged meals and sweet or salty treats to take back to your room.
Opening hours
6:30–10:30 am | Breakfast, Monday–Friday
6:30–11 am | Breakfast, Saturday–Sunday
4:30–10:30 pm | Dinner, Monday–Saturday
6–9 pm | Dinner, Sunday
We're only two miles from all the attractions at Iowa State University and less than three miles from downtown Ames. Attend a basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, or cheer on your soccer player at Hunziker Youth Sports Complex. The Iowa State Center hosts concerts and theatrical productions, and Reiman Gardens provides a relaxing spot to go for a stroll. Explore these attractions:
Located two miles from Iowa State University, our hotel on University Boulevard is just south of Highway 30 in Ames. We are five miles west of I-35, and Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) is less than two miles from the hotel.
From Ames Municipal Airport (AMW)
Turn left onto Airport Road. At the roundabout, exit onto Oakwood Road. Take the first right, and the hotel will be on your left.