Country Inn Suites By Carlson Ames IA, Ames

We were there from Wednesday to Sunday and we were very surprisingly pleased with our stay. They support the environment by using real dishes during the week but I didn't see a place to recycle newspapers or plastic bottles. The price was very reasonable with our discounts and we had a king size bed that was very comfy and a large living room with kitchen that was separated by a door from the bedroom. Perfect when my husband gets up earlier than me. The breakfasts during the work week had wonderful options, the weekend didn't have eggs and didn't use regular plates although I did request to use regular plates and the woman in the kitchen was very pleased to accommodate me (I hate to eat out of Styrofoam for my sake and the environment). They have free wine and beer for happy hour and cookies and fruit and coffee are available all of the time. The beds were very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and willing to help in any way. Our shower didn't drain well and it was fixed immediately. They have an inside pool and whirlpool and exercise room. The kitchen had place settings for two and dish soap and a dish drainer. Refrigerator was larger than dorm size. Also free Wi-fi. Any complaints? Really, the only one is that the towels are the normal small hotel towels that are just a bit too small. Will I stay there again? Absolutely!!!!

the hotel was great. the room was great. the food was great. the pool was great. the service was great. i would stay here again.

The Country Inn & Suites of Ames, is absolutly the best Hotel in town! Always friendly, always Clean, Great Breakfast and complimentary drinks. Pool is also the best. Our room inlcudes flat screen tv and refrigerator and microwave. I know they also have Great Suites!

Since we never got to stay there, since they cancelled our reservations, I can't say much about the place but I sure don't care for a place with a policy that can cancel guaranteed rooms for one school to make room for another school! My school made it's reservations 10 days prior to the event that was taking us to Ames. Another school waited until 4 days prior and we were canceled for Ames in favor of the late comers. We were expected to take rooms in another motel 25 miles beyond Ames at $10.00 a room more. Never, and I mean, never will I deal with these people or ever say a good word about the company.

The staff was very nice, and the rooms were really clean. My only complaint is that this isn't close to anything. If the new proposed mall opens, it would be very conveniently located.