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title: "Spark by Hilton Ames, Ames (IA): reviews, location & comparison"
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Hotel · ★★★ · [Spark by Hilton](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/spark-by-hilton/)

# Spark by Hilton Ames

Washington, Ames (IA), United States

– ·  Too few reviews to rate 1 review ·  #8 #8 of 17 in Ames (IA) ·  4.4/5 on Google, 55 reviews ·  2.1 Location score
## About Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames is a hotel in Washington, Ames (IA), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Facilities include swimming pool, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 4.6 km from the centre of Ames (IA). The nearest airport, Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 52 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Floors:** 3

- **Chain:** Spark by Hilton

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

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## Live prices around Spark by Hilton Ames

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## Spark by Hilton Ames: nightly price by month

        

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-   Cheapest month: January, about €80 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: July, about €285 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €80 for the night of 10 November
-   Saturday nights cost about 71% more than Tuesday nights

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Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How Spark by Hilton Ames scores

Better rated than 53% of hotels in Ames (IA)

-   Location **2.1**

Ames (IA) average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

55 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **22**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **4**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Des Moines International Airport (DSM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">52 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">116 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ames (IA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">NuCara Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a pool in Ames (IA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/ames-ia/pool/)
-   [Top-rated budget stays in Ames (IA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/ames-ia/budget/)
-   [Hotels with a gym in Ames (IA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/ames-ia/gym/)

### Compare

## Compare Spark by Hilton Ames with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/best-western-plus-university-park-inn-suites-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★★ 180 m away
    
    8.7
-   [Gateway Hotel and Conference Center](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gateway-hotel-and-conference-center-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★★ 230 m away
    
    9.1
-   [Courtyard by Marriott Ames](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★★ 2.5 km away
    
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## Questions about Spark by Hilton Ames

### When is Spark by Hilton Ames cheapest?

In our price checks, the cheapest month is January, at about €80 a night on average. The most expensive is July, at about €285.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Spark by Hilton Ames have a pool?

Yes, Spark by Hilton Ames has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Spark by Hilton Ames?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Spark by Hilton Ames from the airport?

The nearest airport, Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 52 km away in a straight line.

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Spark by Hilton Ames?

NuCara Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.0 km away (17 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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