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A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

1. Spark by Hilton Ames

13.1 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Michaella

₩121,027

₩135,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

13.3 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Darren

₩132,834

₩148,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

15.8 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Michelle

₩133,240

₩149,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

16 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Maddox

₩149,896

₩167,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

14.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Rachelle

₩135,299

₩151,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

15.5 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Judith

₩136,964

₩153,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a large flat-screen TV mounted above the counter, and a well-lit interior.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and benches.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

14.6 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Darci

₩142,719

₩159,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a skylight.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large clock on the wall.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and a small porch with potted plants.

8. Iowa House

15.1 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Cody

₩160,863

₩180,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

14.1 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Melissa

₩119,700

₩134,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

10. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

13.3 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Mandy

₩128,122

₩143,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

11. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

19.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Shauna

₩132,130

₩147,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

14.4 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Katherine

₩132,130

₩147,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a blue sofa, a round table, and a leather chair.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and safety signs.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

A breakfast buffet area with a microwave, hot beverages, and various food items.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

15.9 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Stephen

₩136,761

₩153,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

19.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Brett

₩165,440

₩185,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

18.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Christopher

₩111,643

₩125,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table.

A GrandStay hotel with a central entrance, columns, and a parking area.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty.

16. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

14.7 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Stacey

₩132,563

₩148,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

16 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Jonathan

₩119,700

₩134,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

18. Qube Hotel

12.4 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Frank

₩109,680

₩129,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a grill.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a bar area with stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

15.8 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Debra

₩159,780

₩178,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit options, a kettle, and condiments.

A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a nameplate, and a computer.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

18.5 km from Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Nalee

₩136,761

₩165,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spark by Hilton Ames	9.2 Wonderful 142 reviews	View
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University	9.2 Wonderful 1,398 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames	9.4 Exceptional 630 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames	9.6 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top Trailhead Park and Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Qube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel in a great location. Room was clean and well kept the staff once but I’m not there a lot. They were helpful needed."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8/10 Good

"Not a great breakfast spread, but a really good pool/hot tub area. Very fun. Themed rooms and quiet place. We had the massage chair, but it feels like it’s trying to split you in half when the shoulders compress. Very painful for my fiance. Can be a little hard to find your way around the property, but the staff is very helpful."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

10/10 Excellent

"★★★★★ Five stars, because I’m genuinely amazed by this experience. We stayed during an Iowa State game weekend and paid roughly $350 per night. Fine by me. Supply and demand. Charge what the market will bear. What’s impressive is pairing premium pricing with the absolute minimum amount of effort possible. A room that achieved “barely clean enough.” An elevator loud enough to announce every trip. HVAC that provided plenty of noise and occasional temperature control. Breakfast items that seemed as disengaged as the hotel itself. And they ran out of coffee. At breakfast. That was admirable. If there is one thing a hotel should accomplish before 9 a.m., I would have guessed “have coffee.” Apparently I expect too much. Then there’s the signage: wipe your feet, do this, don’t do that, follow this rule. Nice touch. Very classy. There’s something wonderfully efficient about putting more effort into telling guests how to behave than into serving them. The whole stay left us wondering whether anyone actually works here, or whether the building simply operates on residual momentum. So bravo. Maximum game-weekend pricing. Minimum staffing. Minimum service. Minimum amenities. Minimum effort. Maximum instructions. And really, I got what I deserved. I booked it. Country Inn & Suites: you have successfully made your brand unforgettable to me. “Wow, they really tried,” said no one. Ever."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good

"Comfortable beds at a good price. I prefer the trend toward no carpet. That would be a nice next step in their furnishings. Friendly, healthful staff that clearly care about serving their guests."

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, staff was friendly, and they had many options for breakfast. This hotel was close to shopping, restaurants, and a quick drive to Ames or Des Moines. We will stay here again!"

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

8/10 Good

"Powdered eggs"

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and very quite. Helpful staff."

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Very pleased by the amenities in the room. Breakfast was great especially connected to the onsite restaurant"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Trailhead Park and Arboretum?

Trailhead Park and Arboretum is located in Slater. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Trailhead Park and Arboretum?

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Trailhead Park and Arboretum. Other good options around the area include Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites and Qube Hotel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Trailhead Park and Arboretum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Trailhead Park and Arboretum.

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Our top choices for Trailhead Park and Arboretum hotels

1. Spark by Hilton Ames

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

5. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

7. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

8. Iowa House

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

10. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

11. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

12. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

16. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

18. Qube Hotel

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ames by IHG

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Top Trailhead Park and Arboretum Hotel Reviews

Qube Hotel

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Spark by Hilton Ames

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Other attractions near Trailhead Park and Arboretum

Slater Public Library

Nelson Park

Earl Grim Park

Southside Park

Sheldahl City Hall

Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery

Railroad Park

Nordkalsem Park

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