The Econo Lodge Ames is ideally located near many popular destinations including Iowa State University; North Grand Mall; Ames Municipal Airport; Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad; Reiman Gardens and Iowa National Guard. Additional nearby attractions include: USDA-VS-NVSL facility; River Valley Park; Hunziker Youth Sports Complex and ISU Ice Arena. Hotel features: free hot breakfast including biscuits and gravy and waffles; free newspaper; 24 hour front desk; indoor heated pool; free wireless Internet in all rooms and free local calls.