IOWA HOUSE
If you wish to stay close to the university campus, you can check the availability of Iowa House https://iowahouseames.com/. It is a cute boutique hotel in a walking distance from the symposium location/ Iowa State University campus.
GATEWAY HOTEL
This hotel has a good connection to the university campus with Bus No 6 stopping at the hotel and taking you to the campus. This hotel has a swimming pool and a mini-fitness section. It has a restaurant and business rooms. https://www.gatewayames.com/accommodations
BEST WESTERN PLUS UNIVERSITY PARK INN & SUITS
Close to the Gateway hotel with the Bus No 6 connection to the university campus where the symposium will be held. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-ames/best-western-plus-university-park-inn-suites/propertyCode.16101.html
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