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Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames Iowa
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Settle into a relaxed stay at Sonesta Essential Ames, with accommodation designed to suit a range of travel styles, Sonesta Essential Ames is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Ames Dog Park. This family-friendly hotel is 15 minutes drive to Iowa State University and 7 minutes drive to Main Street Cultural District.

Enjoy daily housekeeping, rainfall showerhead, a 50-inch flat-screen TV, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, video games, air conditioning and a private bathroom with premium toiletries. Conveniences include an alam clock, an iron and ironing board, wheelchair-accessibility, a desk and a phone.

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Property Details

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

  • Books
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 91
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 39
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 36
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 100
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mosquito nets
  • Daily
  • Smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour business center
  • Year Built - 1996
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 75
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 4:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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.

Other details

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Ames Dog Park - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Main Street Cultural District - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Octagon Center for the Arts - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Country Gables Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Reiman Gardens - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Christofferson Park - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Iowa State University - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Jack Trice Stadium - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Stephens Auditorium - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Furman Aquatic Center - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Hilton Coliseum - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Brunnier Art Museum - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Iowa State Center - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Larson Marsh - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 59.6 km / 37.1 mi

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • 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.

Location

1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
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