Sonesta Essential Ames

Property class: 2
Family-friendly hotel in Ames with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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When you stay at Sonesta Essential Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. You can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center or take a dip in the indoor pool. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
The current price is P3,966
P4,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Ames Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Iowa State University - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Ames

  • When you stay at Sonesta Essential Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. You can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center or take a dip in the indoor pool. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
15:00
CHECK-OUT
11:00

Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential Ames Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet nice rooms breakfast in am
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our first stay here and we will be back. We were very pleased with the room and the place itself. The location was perfect for us On a future stay, we might ask ask for a bit more distance between ourselves and the front area as that got a bit noisy at times but it wasn't intolerable.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The staff are very nice and helpful. The breakfast is great, with hot eggs sausages, and biscuits and gravy. It's just that the building is pretty old, so some maintenance or dirt seems inevitable.
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10/10 Exceptional

The price was great. The breakfast wonderful, with lots of verity. The motel was clean, beds were comfortable, and everything worked as it should. The pool was clean and warm. We were very impressed.
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8/10 Very good

The only deficiency with the room was the bathroom faucet that had a very low flow. I used the laundry and breakfast; both good. I would have used the pool, but the pool room was way too hot. Overall it was good value for a single traveler looking for basic lodging.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was clean and the staff was accommodating
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10/10 Exceptional

Air conditioner worked very well. Staff was professional. The bed was very comfortable 😊
Verified review

6/10 Good

Dog friendly hotel. A requirement of how many and size should be a factor in booking rooms. Horrible experience with someone who could barely walk with 3 big dogs. One got loose. My daughter and myself was stuck in the car for 30 mins at least until she found him. Dogs were barking and growling. That's my only complaint. Otherwise the stay was good
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a hidden gem! Nothing fancy but a nice clean room, comfortable bed, extremely helpful staff at a price that can’t be beat! We will be back!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and the bed was very comfy. I did not get to try the breakfast so I cannot put my input on that one and the AC worked phenomenal it kept the room nice and cool.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Staff courteous and it was clean, basic, no frills, good for 1 night
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Our TV wasn’t working correctly and after the guy wasn’t able to bring up the programs, he sent us to another room. The next room was fine with no issues. The breakfast was decent with hot choices.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean. Staff was kind. Breakfast was what we needed.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Check in was quick and easy and staff were very kind.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, overall great place to stay
Verified review

8/10 Very good

staff was very nice
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6/10 Good

The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. But the beds and pillows were extremely hard. I woke up with hip and back aches. I didn't hate my experience but I wouldn't stay again just because it was so uncomfortable.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Room was very clean. Seemed to have near new paint, carpet, furniture, bathroom. Halls were not so clean. Carpets were older and dirty. Hallways smelled like a wet dog. Breakfast wasn't great. Cereal, toast, waffles, something in a warmer but I didn't check. Ended up going elsewhere. Staff was very friendly. Easy check in and out. Overall met the need of a place to sleep and room was clean. Would stay again. Hopefully the hallways would be updated before the next time.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was extremely clean. I would stay here again. Breakfast was sufficient.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean, bed was fairly comfortable, and the breakfast was above average for a budget friendly hotel. The hotel staff was friendly as well. Overall, we were pleased with our stay and would stay again if needed. The motel fit our needs and our budget.
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10/10 Exceptional

Was very helpful when the heat wasn't working moved me to a room with great heat!
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6/10 Good

Breakfast was limited but free. Staff at night was kind and attentive. Air conditioning worked well. Our particular mattress had a couple bad springs paired with tossing and turning, it wasnt the best sleep. For the price and amenities, it was worth it. However as a lone female it did not feel the most safe. Guys in trucks sitting out in the parking lot. I checked n
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff to work with.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was wonderful very friendly
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean cheap