When you stay at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stephens Auditorium and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hilton Coliseum.Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Ames? This hotel has facilities measuring 20000 square feet (1858 square meters), including a conference center. Free self parking is available onsite.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The IowaStater, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Make yourself at home in one of the 187 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.