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It's Okay for a Weekend

An October 2005 trip to Ames by NotYourBroom

Quote: I used to live here for 2 years in graduate school and hated it. But going back for just the weekend wasn't so bad.

MonteBello Bed & Breakfast Inn

Hotel | "MonteBello Bed & Breakfast Inn"

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This is a Mexican themed B&B. It was so unexpected and fun. When you drive up, you see a Mexican hacienda surrounded by prairies and corn fields. Each room is decorated like a different part of Mexico and the main rooms are filled with Mexican art. And the breakfast is Mexican. The owners are very nice and helpful with information about Ames. The only problem is that it is not centrally located by the bus line so you will need a car.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 21, 2006

MonteBello Bed & Breakfast Inn
3535 530th Ave.
Ames, Iowa 50010
(515) 296-2181

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ISU Memorial Union Guest Rooms

Hotel

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This place is the most affordable in Ames and it has the best location. It is in the memorial union in the center of campus (which is probably why you are in Ames, right?). You can walk anywhere on campus from here and you can catch a bus to anywhere off campus. The rooms are small, but you can’t beat the price and location.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 21, 2006

ISU Memorial Union Guest Rooms
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 292-1111

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Bali Satay

Restaurant

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Chinese/Indonesian cuisine. The best Chinese food I've had with a great selection for vegetarians. It sounds simple, but the Lo Mein with Tofu is amazing. And the location in the middle of campus-town can't be beat.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 21, 2006

Bali Satay
2424 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa
(515) 292-7719