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Sonesta Essential Ames ee - (888) 323-5826
Sonesta Essential Ames, 1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA -(888) 323-5826
Area: Ames
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3.45
HOTEL RATING: 
PLEASANT
3.45 out of 5 (511 Ratings)
2.6 miles from Ames centre
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Hotel Description
Just off motorway I-35, within a short drive of Iowa State University, this hotel in Ames, Iowa features guestrooms with comfortable Cloud Nine beds. Sonesta Essential Ames features an on-site fitness room. Guests can work in the hotel's business center or use the free high-speed internet access, which is available throughout the hotel. While staying at the Sonesta Essential Ames, guests can easily discover the charming architecture and unique shops of Ames city center. Guests can also explore nearby attractions such as the Reiman Gardens or the Brunnier Gallery and Museum. One, well-behaved domestic pet (cat or dog) Stays Free! Pets must be declared at check-in. Up to 2 pets allowed per room. Second pet $15/ night, not to exceed 7 nights or $105 per pet per stay. Pet not to exceed 80 pounds. Please keep your animal on a leash when outside your room. In consideration of all guests, pets must never be left unattended in the guest room. When you walk your pet on the property, please be considerate and clean up after your pet. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Free Breakfast
` Free Parking
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Elevator
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` indoor pool
` vending machine
` Designated Smoking Area
` Free Wi-Fi
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` French
` Spanish
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Hygiene certification
` Sterilizing equipment
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Contactless check-in/out
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Fitness center
` Ironing amenities
` Laundry services
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Cleaning products available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Xerox/fax in business center

Sonesta Essential Ames Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Pleasant (3.45 out of 5)

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2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Joshua Sun, 6 April 2025

Passable

Liked: Clean big room lots of space
Disliked: The Jacuzzi was a tad out dated and the whirl pool button on it was broken took forever for the jets to turn on.. to turn the jets on u had to go to opposite side bathroom and forcefully turn the knob on that was kind of janky and super inconvenient Jacuzzi portion of room can definitely use a little tlc. Pool was not heated room where Pool was in was freezing to! No jeat in the room where Pool was either Pool didn't look like it had any upkeep in weeks was dirty

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Eric Sat, 29 March 2025

Pleasant

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Leanne Sun, 16 February 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Lester Sat, 25 January 2025

Exceptional

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Victor Thu, 26 December 2024

Poor upkeep, not worth the...

Liked: Workers there were nice.
Disliked: All of the facilities were run down and lacking for maintenance. We had to change rooms because the TV wouldn't work and the bathroom door wouldn't latch. The new room also had TV issues. Also, the fitness center had two machines total, and was unheated so that it was unusable. Bed was also too soft, due to extended usage. I wouldn't stay here again.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Deborah Mon, 23 December 2024

Definitely worth the price and...

Liked: The staff was very friendly especially since we arrived close to midnight the 1st night and almost as late the 2nd time we stayed. The rooms were clean and in excellent condition. The beds were comfortable. I would recommend this Red Roof and would stay here again.
Disliked: The only negative was the heat was high both nights even though we turned it to the lowest settings , but given the near zero temperature that was very possibly due to the combination of other rooms heat as well.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Teresa Tue, 26 November 2024

Too noisy

Liked: the staff is friendly and the location is great
Disliked: I was next to the laundry room and heard the doors slamming all day, and my TV didn't work. I chose not to complain because I work overnights and spend the day trying to sleep

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Cody Fri, 22 November 2024

It was good the only...

Liked: The space was nice comfortable bed and big tub.
Disliked: Alot of the hot tub was broken like jets stayed on maybe 5 seconds, nobs were missing for it.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Joan Mon, 21 October 2024

Thank you)

Liked: Convenient, quiet, friendly!
Disliked: Wish breakfast was much better. Real scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage. If pancakes-real pancakes.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Mark Mon, 21 October 2024

Nice stay

Liked: Clean, beds were comfortable, breakfast was good, pool was nice
Disliked: Nothing.

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Sonesta Essential Ames 1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA