Connect with Students Car Pooling & Room Sharing: MEEC 2010 Facebook Group; Co-house with an Ames resident – Couch Surfing Directions to Iowa State University Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa. Interstate 35 runs north and south, just east of Ames, and U.S. Highway 30 runs east and west, just south off campus. Map: Des Moines Airport to Ames By Plane If you are traveling to Ames by air, you will fly into the Des Moines International Airport (DSM), where you may take the Executive Express Shuttle with advance reservation or rent a car or hire ground transportation to Ames. Ames is approximately 40 miles from the Des Moines airport. Lodging Memorial Union Located on central campus, the Memorial Union is a popular gathering place for students, faculty, staff and visitors. In addition to 51 hotel rooms, the Union includes a book store, food court, bowling alley and the popular Maintenance Shop night club. Hotel rooms and suites (larger than traditional rooms) include cable TV, phone messaging, and high-speed Internet connections for guests computers. A parking ramp is attached to the Union. Rooms have been reserved for MEEC. To make reservations, call (515) 296-6848. Gateway Hotel & Conference Center This university-affiliated, full-service hotel is one-half mile from the Iowa State Center on 17 beautifully landscaped acres. The hotel includes 187 upscale guest rooms (including a 40-room Executive Center), intimate reception gardens, Audubon's restaurant, lobby bar, business center, 12 conference/meeting rooms, fitness center, numerous amenities and The Gateway's trademarked "No Limits" service. It's located at U.S. 30 and University Blvd. To make reservations, call (515) 292-8600 or (800)-FOR-AMES or book online. Hilton Garden Inn Rooms are reserved for MEEC, and it is on the Cyride Bus Route into campus. The Hilton Garden Inn is located just two miles from Iowa State University at 1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, Iowa 50014. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, wireless internet, and onsite dining. To make reservations call (515) 233-8000 Other Hotels, Motels For a list of other hotels and motels in the Ames area, see the: Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Best Western University Park Inn & Suite (2500 University Boulevard, Ames, IA).  2 miles from the meeting venue. Standard room w/ 2 queen beds ~ $94.00 per night Days Inn Ames (229 S Duff Ave) 2 miles from the meeting venue Standard rooms ~ $75.00 per night Holiday Inn (2609 University Boulevard, Ames, IA) 2.5 miles from the meeting venue Standard room = $98.95 per night Hampton Inn Ames (1400 South Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA) 4.2 miles from meeting venue standard room (1 bed) = $99.00 per night Fairfield Inn and Suites - Marriott Hotel in Ames, Iowa (2137 Southeast 16th Street) 4.3 miles from meeting venue room rates (per night): 1 bed = $69.65, 2 bed = $79.95 Ames Microtel Inn & Suites (2216 Southeast 16th Street, Ames, IA) 4.3 miles from meeting venue Standard room ~ $80.00 per night Comfort Inn (1605 South Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA) 4.4 miles from meeting venue. Standard room w/ 2 queen beds (no smoking, up to 4 people) = $79.99 per night                  Country Inns & Suites (2605 Southeast 16th Street, Ames, IA) 4.6 miles from meeting venue Standard guest room = $89.00 per night Ames Quality Inn & Suites (2601 East 13th Street, Ames, IA) 4.6 miles from meeting venue Standard room w/ 2 queen beds (max occupancy 4 people) = $84.95 per night Getting Around ISU Campus Download a PDF map of campus or campus can be viewed via an Interactive Map. View Larger Map