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Sonesta Essential Ames

2.0 star property
Ames family-friendly hotel with 24-hour fitness

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Located near Iowa State University, Red Roof Inn Ames offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym to stay active and in-room WiFi for staying connected. Guests have appreciated the helpful staff during their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 6 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Ames

At Sonesta Essential Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Children

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 36 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1996
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • Video game console
  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

Also known as

Hampton Inn Ames Hotel
Red Roof Inn Ames Hotel
Hampton Inn Hotel Ames
Hampton Inn Ames Iowa
Ames Hampton Inn
Red Roof Inn Ames
Sonesta Essential Ames Ames
Sonesta Essential Ames Hotel
Sonesta Essential Ames Hotel Ames

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Ames?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 36 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Ames?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Ames and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

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Sonesta Essential Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Place to stay
Its a place to stay with your dogs.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was very good and I will likely stay here again.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, overall great place to stay
Pamela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is not bad considering the cost. Really, only issue is that the hotel is in need of upgrades. Friendly staff.
Nathaniel, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Safe and quiet. Easy checkin.
bob, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok for a night
Good for one night but not a weekend getaway type of place. Room was nice and clean, but the bed tilted towards the headboard. Breakfast was mainly the bread group with some odd flavors of yogurt. Not for a gluten intolerant person.
Donna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, had a funny mix up with someone that had a very similar name but the issue was fixed promptly. Rooms were clean
Wesley, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The third room was acceptable.
Richard A., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was ok
Joyce, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not good! Stuff didn’t work and was broken and bugs
Shauna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with pets
Markus, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A little outdated, but bed was comfortable and room was cleaned daily. A/C was held on by duck tape and TV remote didnt work, but we were basically only there to sleep, so it was fine.
Kallie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Rose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place.
Diann, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lobby was warm....room was nice and quiet
Tammy, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The hotel was disgusting! Checked in late at night very odd people in the lobby. Bloodstain on the curtains, dirty floor, dirty bathtub, hair all over. It was the most disgusting hotel I’ve ever been in.
Raegen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No complaints
Lovely service and comfortable room
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Value
You don't get a lot of amenities with a sub-$100 room these days. I don't expect much more than a clean comfortable bed, choice of pillows, clean bathroom, hot coffee and an air-conditioned that will go down to 64 degrees. I got all that and the staff was very pleasant. This was my second or third stay.
E K, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great check in!
lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was wonderful very friendly
Delia, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff
Jodi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, well lit parking lot, and the AC worked.:)
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just spent the night. Comfortable and quiet
Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Back to scool
Moving son into school . Front desk attendant very friendly. Comfortable room for overnight stay.
Robert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bedding was dirty, spots on sheets and blankets. Tv didn't work. Faucet was hard to turn on and off.
Daneen, 2-night trip