PROFESSIONAL MEETING
SPACE IN THE HEART OF AMES
Planning a productive off-site meeting starts with the right environment. Events at The Garden inside the Hilton Garden Inn Ames, offers flexible, fully equipped meeting rooms that allow your team to focus on what matters. Whether you're hosting a leadership retreat for 12 or a company-wide training for 100+, we have the space, technology, and catering support to make it work.
Our meeting rooms are each equipped with HD LCD projectors, surround sound, wireless microphone systems, and wall-mounted volume controls. Need something more? Additional AV equipment and rental items are available by the day.
ROOM OPTIONS FOR BUSINESS
CYCLONE BOARDROOM
Up to 12 guests
Our most intimate space, the Cyclone Boardroom is ideal for executive meetings, interviews, small training sessions, and confidential discussions. At 351 sq. ft., it's a focused, distraction-free environment for your most important conversations.
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Conference configuration: 12
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HDMI presentation system included
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Ideal for: Executive meetings, HR interviews, small training, legal/finance consultations
CARDINAL ROOM
Up to 110 guests
The Cardinal Room is our most popular choice for mid-size corporate events. With 1,456 sq. ft. and a foyer for registration or coffee service, it's an excellent choice for training days, all-hands meetings, corporate dinners, and client presentations.
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Classroom: 65 | Theater: 110 | Conference: 32 | U-Shape: 40
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Full AV system + foyer access
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Ideal for: Training seminars, sales meetings, corporate dinners, client events
GOLD ROOM
Up to 50 guests
The Gold Room is a versatile mid-size space perfect for team meetings, departmental trainings, working lunches, and small corporate dinners. At 784 sq. ft., it offers multiple setup options to match your meeting style.
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Classroom: 27 | Theater: 50 Conference: 20 | U-Shape: 21
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Full AV system included
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Ideal for: Team meetings, lunch-and-learns, small seminars, working sessions
EVENTS AT THE GARDEN BALLROOM
Up to 184 guests
For large-scale corporate events, our Ballroom offers 2,240 sq. ft. of flexible event space. Perfect for company-wide gatherings, award dinners, product launches, and large training events.
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Classroom: 102 | Theater: 170 | Banquet: 184 | U-Shape: 60
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Full AV system + foyer for registration/cocktail hour
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Ideal for: Company parties, award nights, large seminars, product launches
CATERING FOR BUSINESS EVENTS
Fuel your team with professionally prepared food and beverage service from our the culinary team. We offer a range of business catering options:
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Continental and hot breakfast buffets
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Working lunch boxes and buffets
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Coffee, tea, and beverage service
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Afternoon snack breaks
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Plated or buffet dinner service for corporate dinners
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Cocktail reception menus and bar packages
All menus are custom-designed in consultation with our catering team. Custom menu selection is due three weeks prior to your event, with pricing confirmed 90 days in advance.
AV EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Every meeting room is equipped with an HDMI wireless presentation system featuring:
HD LCD projectors
Drop-down 8' x 8' projection screen
Surround sound with wireless microphone system
Wall-mounted volume controls for projector
Additional equipment available for rent by the day: Wireless lapel microphone, Wireless handheld microphone,
Flip chart & easel, White board & dry erase markers, Extension cords, and Power strips.
