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About the Hotel

1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States
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Near the Octagon Center for the Arts
Very good
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Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the 2-star family Sonesta Essential Ames Motel is situated in the cultural district of Ames, 4.9 km from Iowa State Center. This comfortable motel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

Location

You'll need 26-minute drive to Boone Municipal airport. Guests can easily reach the Octagon Center for the Arts approximately 10 minutes by car from the smoke-free Sonesta.

This Ames hotel is also within a few blocks of Heritage Park. The pet-friendly property lies within 6 km of the Furman Aquatic Center.

Rooms

This hotel offers 75 rooms, some of them feature free Wi-Fi, as well as comforts such as blackout drapes and an ironing board.

Eat & Drink

Bread, cereals, and waffles are served for breakfast.

Leisure & Business

Guests also have access to a gym and an indoor pool provided at an additional cost. Thanks to bike trails, a golf club, and a golf course, guests can stay fit at the Sonesta Ames.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Reiman Gardens to see stunning landscapes and flowers.
  • Visit the Brunnier Art Museum for local and regional art collections.
  • Try the BBQ pork tenderloin at Hickory Park for a local favorite.
  • Check out the Farmers' Market for fresh produce and handmade goods.
  • Explore the Iowa State University Campus for beautiful architecture.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
1 King Bed
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Jetted Tub
2 persons
400 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
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King Sofa Bed
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
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2 Queen Beds
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • 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
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Location

1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States
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1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States
Restaurants
Kum & Go
2300 ft
2108 Isaac Newton Dr
Getting around
City Centre
Ames7 min  ·  2.5 mi
Airports
Boone Municipal (BNW)46 min  ·  18.7 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)92 min  ·  37.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Spanish
Number of rooms:
75
Former name
Hampton Inn Ames
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