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Sonesta Essential Ames | Hotel in Ames

7.6 (1000 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  1 Bathroom
Ames Hotel | Sonesta Essential Ames

Hotel in Ames

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor pool
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Sonesta Essential Ames offers 75 accommodations with video-game consoles and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, 50010, USA

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk chair
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
Breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Mini-fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
Parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Free self parking on site
Accessibility
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Braille signage
Activities
  • Fitness center access
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • Video-game console
  • 50-inch LED TV
General
  • 24-hour business center
  • Vending machine
  • Elevator
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • TV in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Books
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 4:00 am late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 10.00 per day. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Pet fee: usd 15 per pet, per night (maximum usd 105 per stay) service animals are exempt from fees rollaway bed fee: usd 10.00 per day the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet) pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 15 per pet, per night (maximum usd 105 per stay) pets cannot be left unattended restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more. extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 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. please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Sapna
Jan 13, 2026 11:08:38 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Staff courteous and it was clean, basic, no frills, good for 1 night
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

Private bathroom, Wardrobe or closet, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

General

Private bathroom, Wardrobe or closet, Height-adjusted amenities, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

General

Private bathroom, Wardrobe or closet, Height-adjusted amenities, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

General

Private bathroom, Wardrobe or closet, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed

General

Private bathroom, Wardrobe or closet, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Twin Sofa Bed
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Wardrobe or closet, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this Sonesta Essential Ames pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Sonesta Essential Ames have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Sonesta Essential Ames has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Sonesta Essential Ames?

Best-rates for the Sonesta Essential Ames starts from $62 per night with includes Business Services, Bedding/Linens, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, Guest Services, Internet, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Laundry, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Toiletries, Breakfast with all other facilities. BedroomVillas matches every traveler with their perfect villa, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Sonesta Essential Ames a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 2 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Sonesta Essential Ames wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Sonesta Essential Ames is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Sonesta Essential Ames?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Sonesta Essential Ames indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Sonesta Essential Ames?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Sonesta Essential Ames are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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