About Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Just off US Route 30, Gateway Hotel & Conference Center offers pet-friendly accommodations close to Iowa State University. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, business center and conferencing facilities.
Each of the hotel’s guestrooms and suites includes a flat-screen TV, writing desk, coffee-maker and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms also add a microwave and refrigerator. Executive suites offer larger working desks, overstuffed chairs and a walk-in shower.
The hotel’s 16,000 sq. ft. of event space can be adapted to accommodate large and intimate events. Guests can work-out in the fitness center or unwind in the sauna. A business center is located on-site, while parking is provided free of charge.
Located on-site, The IowaStater serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the bar.
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center is one mile from the Iowa State campus, with both the Research Park and Veterinary School nearby. Jack Trice Stadium is 1.2 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient choice for ISU visitors.
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center is situated about a mile from the campus of Iowa State University, making it a good choice for university visitors. For sports fans, Jack Trice Stadium (football) and Hilton Coliseum (basketball) are both within a five-minute drive.
positive:
Friendly staff, good customer service.
According to reports, the hotel staff is friendly, helpful and professional. From the front desk team to restaurant servers, guests report that a good level of customer service is demonstrated by all staff.
positive:
Hotel restaurant receives praise.
Visitors opting to dine in the hotel restaurant, The IowaStater, are generally pleased with the food on offer. In addition to a lunch/dinner menu, the restaurant also serves a breakfast buffet and early morning à la carte options.
Negative Reviews
negative:
In-room décor is somewhat dated.
Past guests staying at Gateway Hotel & Conference Center report that the décor in some rooms is a little dated. Additionally, it has been suggested that some furnishings are starting to look a little rough around the edges.
negative:
Sound travels between rooms.
Guests looking to enjoy a peaceful getaway may find their stay interrupted by noises from next door. According to reports, sound travels between rooms at the hotel, particularly those with connecting doors.
negative:
Refrigerator not included in all rooms.
While some rooms and suites at the hotel come equipped with a refrigerator, it is not a given that your room will feature this particular appliance. The hotel does offer a number of refrigerators for rent, but if you know you need a refrigerator (e.g. for medication), you may wish to confirm this is included at the time of booking.