Sonesta Essential Ames, Ames
Overview
Situated 3.2 miles from Furman Aquatic Center, the 2-star pet-friendly Sonesta Essential Ames Motel offers a business center with a range of business amenities. Located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Brunnier Art Museum, the Ames hotel also provides bike trails and a golf course for guests who enjoy sports.
Location
This comfortable motel is centrally located in a business area. The 14-acre Butterfly Park is 3 miles from the Sonesta Essential Ames Motel, while Boone Municipal airport is 22 miles from it.
The accommodation is also not far from Heritage Park. For sport lovers this hotel offers proximity to Jack Trice Stadium, which is about 15 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The 75 rooms at Sonesta Essential Ames Motel are equipped with comforts such as an iron with ironing board and an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Along with coffee and tea making facilities, the rooms are furnished with a writing desk. The bathroom is equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
This property breakfast features fresh fruits, fresh bread, and waffles. El Azteca with Southwestern cuisine is located 750 feet away.
Leisure & Business
A gym and an indoor pool can be booked at the Sonesta Essential Ames Motel at an extra charge. The hotel will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness room available on site.
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

