Iowa State University
SIAMSIAM CENTRAL 2019

Travel Information


Traveling to Ames

  • Ames is located in the center of Iowa about 40 miles north of Des Moines, the state capital.

  • Ames has a public bus service to campus called CyRide.

  • If you plan to fly, the nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

  • Executive Express provides shuttle services from DSM to Ames.

  • If you plan to drive, Ames is at the intersection of Interstate I-35 and Highway US-30.

Hotel Information

We have reserved a block of rooms with special rates at the following locations:


  • Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center

    To make a reservation, click here or call 515-268-8808 and use the promo code: SIAM.

  • The special rate is $115 per night (plus taxes), which applies only for October 18-20, 2019.
  • Sleep Inn & Suites Ames

    To make a reservation, click here or call 515-337-1171.

  • The special rates are $124 per night (plus taxes) for a double room or $119 per night (plus taxes) for a single room. These rates apply only for October 18-20, 2019.
  • Comfort Inn & Suites ISU

    To make a reservation, click here or call 515-663-9555.

  • The special rates are $139 per night (plus taxes) for a double room or $129 per night (plus taxes) for a single room. These rates apply only for October 18-20, 2019.
  • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

    To make a reservation, call 515-233-4444 and ask to book a room under the SIAM Meeting block.

  • The special rates are $94 per night (plus taxes) for a double room or $90 per night (plus taxes) for a single room. These rates apply only for October 18-20, 2019.




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