Sonesta Essential Ames Motel

$$$$||View on mapAmes, United States of America1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States of America|
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Sonesta Essential Ames Motel
1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States of America·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Staff8.8
Location8.5
Value for money8.2
Cleanliness8.0
Comfort8.0
Who stays here
Couples34%
Solo26%
Families24%
Business12%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Staff8.8
Location8.5
Value for money8.2
Cleanliness8.0
Comfort8.0
Who stays here
Couples34%
Solo26%
Families24%
Business12%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Spanish
Building
Number of rooms:75
Former name
Hampton Inn Ames
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Room size:

    360 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
King Room
  • Room size:

    400 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
King Room
  • Room size:

    380 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Laundry
TV

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
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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

1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States of America
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1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States of America
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