Sonesta Essential Ames

Near Octagon Center for the Arts Located in Ames, 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 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Iowa State University and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Jack Trice Stadium. Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

30 Miles from Des Moines Airport (DFW) No hotel shuttle availabity, taxi

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

We offer free parking with truck, trailer, & semi parking available. Conveniently located entrances make parking easy.

• 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.

• 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.

Contactless check-out is available

Pets are welcome.

• All pets are welcome we are pet friendly and do not charge a pet fee.

• You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: $100 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: $15 per pet, per night (maximum $105 per stay) Service animals are exempt from fees A late check-out fee will be charged Rollaway bed fee: $10 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• 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).