Sonesta Essential Ames, Ames
Overview
The 2-star pet-friendly Sonesta Essential Ames Motel is situated in a business area of Ames, approximately 10 minutes' drive from Brunnier Art Museum and within 3 miles of the owned public Butterfly Garden. The Ames hotel features a swimming pool, a fitness room and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Location
Situated about 15 minutes by car from Furman Aquatic Center, this comfortable motel also gives access to such sports venues as Jack Trice Stadium, which is about 20 minutes' drive away. Iowa State University is a popular education place to visit 3.6 miles from the Sonesta Essential Ames Motel.
The accommodation is also not far from Heritage Park. The area also includes natural sights like Izaak Walton League Park within a 25-minute drive of this hotel.
Rooms
Sonesta Essential Ames Motel offers 75 rooms with an iron with ironing board and an air conditioner, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities. The private bathrooms, complete with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are also provided.
Eat & Drink
This property breakfast features fresh fruits, fresh bread, and waffles. El Azteca is 750 feet away.
Leisure & Business
Guests will enjoy video-game consoles arranged at the hotel. Thanks to bike trails and a golf course, guests can stay fit at the Sonesta Essential Ames Motel.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Elevator
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
Tour Reiman Gardens
Join a guided tour at Reiman Gardens to view plant collections and exhibits.
Ride Boone Railroad
Board the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad for a train ride through valleys.
Watch Football Match
Attend a football match at Jack Trice Stadium with Iowa State teams.
Watch Basketball Game
View a basketball game at Hilton Coliseum with Iowa State players.
Visit University Campus
Walk Iowa State University campus to see academic buildings and grounds.
Swim in Pool
Swim laps in the indoor swimming pool for physical activity.
Location
Convenient Location
Ames is home to Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum, and the picturesque Reiman Gardens.
University District
The university district is an active area with museums and parks, including Ioway Creek Park and Octagon Center for the Arts.
Local Bites to Try
Hickory Park Restaurant, The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co, and Dublin Bay Irish Pub offer a variety of dishes.
- City landmarks
- Restaurants

