Spark by Hilton Ames at ISU is undergoing a floor by floor renovation until September of this year. Guest rooms are being updated and guests still have access to the lobby, breakfast area, pool, gym, elevator, stairs and free parking. Construction hours run from 8 am to 6 pm each day. Enjoy a delightful stay at Spark by Hilton Ames at ISU, located just minutes from the main campus of Iowa State University and adjacent to ISU Research Park. Thanks to our location off Highway 30 and near I-35, guests can easily reach area businesses like Workiva, Syngenta Seeds, Stew Hansen Dodge Ram Chrysler Jeep Fiat, Land O Lakes, and Koch. We are also minutes from Merck Animal Health, Danfoss, Ag Leader Technology, USDA, and 3M. For some fun or relaxation, catch a game at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, see a performance at Stephens Auditorium and Fisher Theater, or visit Reiman Gardens and downtown Ames. Our full-service hotel offers on-site dining for breakfast and dinner as well as cocktails and craft beer in our lounge. With catering services and 4, 000 square feet of flexible meeting space, we provide an ideal venue for your corporate or social gathering. Between appointments, you can recharge in our comfortable rooms with free WiFi, a mini fridge, and a flat-screen TV. Pets Allowed. Non-Refundable Pet Charge of 25. 00 USD is required Per Stay.