You'll find everything necessary at the Hilton Garden Inn Ames hotel to make your trip to Central Iowa productive, relaxing and comfortable. We are located just two miles from Iowa State University, home of the Cyclones, and a short 35 mile drive to Iowa's capital city, Des Moines. Complimentary wireless Internet, Complimentary 24-hour business center, Complimentary fitness center and Stay Fit Kits, Garden Sleep System beds where you control your comfort, Indoor pool and whirlpool, Great American Grill serving breakfast and dinner, Evening room service, Pavilion Lounge, 24-hour Pavilion Pantry convenience mart, USA Today each weekday morning, HHonors lets you Double Dip to earn hotel points and airline miles. Whether you are planning a business meeting, training session, wedding, family reunion, class reunion or religious celebration, you'll be comfortable knowing that your event will run smoothly at hotel. 2,200 square feet of meeting and banquet space for groups of 10 to 200, On-site catering with high quality and varied menus to compliment any budget, eEvents Booking - online group accommodations made easy, ideal for booking fewer than 25 guest rooms, Guest List Manager - instant access to your group reservation details through your Hilton HHonors or Fast Reservations profile, Personalized Group Web Page - your very own complimentary customized Web page for your event. Our hotel is located near the area's top businesses: Iowa State University, Becker-Underwood, Sauer Danfoss, Ball Plastics, Barilla Pasta, Syngenta Seeds, BASF, Siemens, 3M, Ag Information Center. Our hotel provides you with easy access to many Ames attractions and Central Iowa destinations: 2 miles from Iowa State University, home to the ISU Cyclones, 2 miles from the Iowa State Center, featuring Hilton Coliseum, Stephens Auditorium, the Scheman Building and Fisher Theater, 2 miles from Reiman Gardens, 10 miles from Boone and the Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum, 35 miles from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 35 miles from the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, 35 miles from Adventureland Amusement Park, Adjacent to Perfect Games. Experience the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Ames, Iowa. ***** Everything. Right where you need it. *****