Sonesta Essential Ames
About Sonesta Essential Ames
Located just off I-35, Sonesta Essential Ames is only 3.5 miles from Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium, and 35 miles from Des Moines International Airport, making it the perfect base for business and leisure travelers. Relax in our luxury-designed beds for a restful night, and wake up to a complimentary breakfast featuring waffles, breads, cereals, oatmeal, fresh fruit, fruit juices, and coffee. Based on occupancy, we also offer biscuits and gravy, sausages, and egg patties. All rooms include a 50-inch Samsung Smart TV (watch live TV or stream Netflix and Prime with your own login), air conditioning and heating, mini refrigerator, microwave, iron, coffee maker, and a work desk—ideal for work or leisure. Stay active in our fitness center or take a refreshing dip in our large temperature-controlled swimming pool. Additional amenities include 24/7 front desk service, a 24/7 complimentary coffee station in the lobby, vending machines for snacks and cold drinks, and paid guest laundry services. Pet Policy: We are 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, up to 7 nights. Pets must be declared at check-in, kept on a leash when outside, and not left unattended in guest rooms or anywhere on the property. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome. Nearby, you can explore the charming Ames city center, Reiman Gardens, the Ames Historical Society Museum, Octagon Center for the Arts, and Ada Hayden Heritage Park, all just minutes from the hotel.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
Reviews
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Beds could be better
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Clean a
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Good
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Everything was good, no complaints.
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Friendly staff and a wonderful heated pool
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Large room. Good air conditioner. Breakfast was ok.
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Exceptional
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Good location to ISU The bed springs were loud and uncomfortable in the edge of the bed. Bed needs to be replaced or flipped. The air conditioner was not easy to understand. It was either freezing or too hot at night. The shower had no pressure not to mention it was hard to figure how to even turn it on. The bathroom door closed but didn’t latch in place. I would likely not stay here again. It wasn’t too expensive so I guess this is you get what why paid for.
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Everything is nice here. Only reason I gave it 4 not 5 is because there was only a little amount of toilet paper left for us. Petty but important.
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Value for money Breakfast
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Peace N Quiet N/A
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Exceptional
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Value for money Breakfast - same everyday
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I fully appreciate the pricing. Not trying to overcharge for a room due to it being during the State Fair, which was 40 minutes away, as other hotels in the area did do that. Rooms were simple and accommodated our one-night stay while moving a kid to college. The beds need to be replaced; mattresses old, pillows very small, and bedding old. The rooms could be cleaner. They weren't unclean, but could be better. Breakfast (around 8am) was out of gravy, and not a lot of selection.
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Price Accommodations as we asked to hold out room as our arrival time was really late Wasn't sure how to run the tv but we wouldn't have watched it until when we got up. Water pressure in the shower seemed a little low.
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Very good
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Staff was very welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed was nice.
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Very good
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A few minor issues to note: despite being a smoke-free hotel, our room had a slight smoke smell from a previous guest, and the bathroom door had a squeak that could use some WD-40. When we checked in on our first day, we noticed someone having a BBQ in the parking lot right over the designated accessible parking spots. Also, a cat in the neighboring room meowed quite a bit throughout the night, though luckily we were tired enough to sleep through it. Overall, a solid, convenient place to stay, but a bit more enforcement on parking/smoking rules and routine room maintenance would make it even better.
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It was clean. Our room air conditioning was shut off and was 89 degrees when we checked in. Barely cooled off by the time we came back from the concert at 11.
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What's nearby
- Iowa State University 3.6 mi
