Sonesta Essential Ames Motel
42.010299, -93.580331Overview
3-star indoor pool and fitness center hotel in Ames, Iowa
Amenities
Sonesta Essential Ames has an indoor swimming pool open all year. The hotel operates a fitness center for guest use. Additional facilities include a business centre, meeting and banquet facilities, and a shared lounge and TV area.
Rooms
Each room at Sonesta Essential Ames includes a 50-inch Samsung Smart TV, a mini refrigerator, and a microwave. Guest rooms also have a work desk and a coffee maker. The hotel offers accessible rooms with a lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, and toilet with grab rails.
Location
This Sonesta Essential Ames Motel is located just off I-35 and 4 miles from Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. It is 35 miles from Des Moines International Airport. Nearby points of interest include Reiman Gardens, the Ames Historical Society Museum, and Ada Hayden Heritage Park.
Pet Policy
Sonesta Essential Ames is a pet-friendly hotel. A fee of $20 per pet per night applies with a maximum charge of $50 per pet for stays beyond 3 nights and up to 7 nights. Pets must be declared at check-in and kept on a leash when outside the room.
Breakfast
A complimentary breakfast is offered at Sonesta Essential Ames Iowa with waffles, breads, cereals, oatmeal, fresh fruit, and coffee. Based on occupancy, the breakfast also includes biscuits and gravy, sausages, and egg patties. The hotel has a kid-friendly buffet option.
- Indoor pool: Indoor swimming pool open all year
- Location: 4 miles from Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium
- Pet policy: Pet-friendly with $20 per pet per night
- Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast with hot food hot food prepared per occupancy
- Business: Business centre and meeting and banquet facilities
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
360 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
400 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
380 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Sonesta Essential Ames Motel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 210 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.5 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 18.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Boone Municipal, BNW |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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