Ames

Iowa House Historic Inn

Built in 1924 as the Sigma Sigma Delta Chi fraternity house, a block from Welch Avenue in Campustown; 15 rooms and free parking, the inn says.

Iowa House Historic Inn
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Built
1924Built 1924 as the Sigma Sigma Delta Chi fraternity house; renovated into an inn 2007–2008.
Type
Inn
Rooms
15
Credentials
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

The story

The house was built in 1924 for the Sigma Sigma Delta Chi fraternity, a block west of Welch Avenue in Ames’ Campustown. A 2007–2008 renovation turned it into a 15-room inn. The former fraternity Chapter Room on the lower floor is now a guest lounge.

Good to know

  • Parking: on-site free
  • Address: 405 Hayward Avenue, Ames, IA 50014
Sources (2)

Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.