Hampton Inn Ames - 艾姆斯

Most of what you expect from a Hampton you will find here -- generally upscale feel, very clean rooms, excellent beds and bedding, well-appointed bath, hot breakfast etc.

The room with a hot tub is an EXCELLENT way to unwind after a long day on the road.

The beds were comfortable and the room was nicely furnished.

This could have been a dead spot in my room, so perhaps other rooms are better in this regard.

Calling room "suite" is a slight stretch.

Breakfast was decent, with choices typical for continental breakfasts.

Most of the eating places are on Duff Avenue, which is the next exit off of US-30 going west from the hotel.

Staff was friendly and helpful and most common areas were kept fairly neat (see pool-area comments in next paragraph).

Staff did get us fresh towels for a morning swim.

The second time the pool had clouded badly and water tests were not good, but at least the hotel staff responded at once and closed the pool.

Though I appreciate having the pool in a separate area to minimize noise, my only downgrades were related to this area.

Pool water was fine and cleanliness was not an issue.

Overall good experience and value, but pool-area deficiencies lower my rating.

1) The wireless internet was very slow and intermittent.

Room was clean and neat, but oversprayed with scented deodorizer.