Sonesta Essential Ames
About Sonesta Essential Ames
Located just off I-35, Sonesta Essential Ames is only 3.5 miles from Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium, and 35 miles from Des Moines International Airport, making it the perfect base for business and leisure travelers. Relax in our luxury-designed beds for a restful night, and wake up to a complimentary breakfast featuring waffles, breads, cereals, oatmeal, fresh fruit, fruit juices, and coffee. Based on occupancy, we also offer biscuits and gravy, sausages, and egg patties. All rooms include a 50-inch Samsung Smart TV (watch live TV or stream Netflix and Prime with your own login), air conditioning and heating, mini refrigerator, microwave, iron, coffee maker, and a work desk—ideal for work or leisure. Stay active in our fitness center or take a refreshing dip in our large temperature-controlled swimming pool. Additional amenities include 24/7 front desk service, a 24/7 complimentary coffee station in the lobby, vending machines for snacks and cold drinks, and paid guest laundry services. Pet Policy: We are a pet-friendly hotel. A fee of $20 per pet per night applies, with a maximum charge of $50 per pet for stays beyond 3 nights, up to 7 nights. Pets must be declared at check-in, kept on a leash when outside, and not left unattended in guest rooms or anywhere on the property. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome. Nearby, you can explore the charming Ames city center, Reiman Gardens, the Ames Historical Society Museum, Octagon Center for the Arts, and Ada Hayden Heritage Park, all just minutes from the hotel.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
Reviews
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No toilet paper when I got to my room. Had to go to reception to get some. I was on the second floor and the smell coming out of the elevator was disgusting. Smelled like a room full of cat pee
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The staff were wonderful. Great location. Rooms were dated and the beds, being metal were quite loud. It was a quick overnight on our way to final destination. Fair price but not sure I'd select again
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The staff are very nice and helpful. The breakfast is great, with hot eggs sausages, and biscuits and gravy. It's just that the building is pretty old, so some maintenance or dirt seems inevitable.
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Beds were terrible, you could feels every spring. If you got on the edge you would fall off of it as it would give out. The shower tub did not drain and would fill up half way in a 10 minute shower. Would need to wait a few minutes for it drain for others to begin showering. The halls also smelled weird almost like a cat litter box not sure how else to explain it but it was foul.
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The only deficiency with the room was the bathroom faucet that had a very low flow. I used the laundry and breakfast; both good. I would have used the pool, but the pool room was way too hot. Overall it was good value for a single traveler looking for basic lodging.
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The price was great. The breakfast wonderful, with lots of verity. The motel was clean, beds were comfortable, and everything worked as it should. The pool was clean and warm. We were very impressed.
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Parking was easy. Room was clean. Tv/cable did not work. Unable to adjust temperature in room (was a little humid). Overall it was fone aside from those two little issues.
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I only needed a room for one night as I had to leave at 6am for a local event so I didn’t need much. For ~$75, I was hesitant, but it was well worth it. Clean front area and breakfast area, clean room with liquid shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. You can tell the mgmt/owner is trying to refurbish/refresh the hotel as the room looked recently painted so that was good. Is this a top-notch luxury hotel, no, but it’s not trying to be.
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No concerns, the breakfast was very good!
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This hotel is a very good value for the money. It's not fancy, but it's clean and appears to have been updated recently. Our room was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast isn't lavish, but there are several healthy options.
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Very good
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The price was awesome. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was ample. Pretty quiet. With a little more small tweaks it could be perfect.
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Very good
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Good
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The sheets and pillow cases were stained. The breakfast was extremely limited, cold, and poor.
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Good
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Excellent for the price.
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Very good
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Good
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We had no tv. Didnt work
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What's nearby
- Iowa State University 3.6 mi
