Sonesta Essential Ames

Family-friendly hotel in Ames with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Located near Iowa State University, Red Roof Inn Ames offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym to stay active and in-room WiFi for staying connected. Guests have appreciated the helpful staff during their stay.

Good

Popular amenities

Gym
Pool
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Pet friendly

Main amenities (10)

Daily housekeeping
Indoor pool
24-hour fitness center
24-hour business center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
TV in a common area

For families (6)

Children stay free
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Tomorrow

Oct 20 - Oct 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

About the neighborhood

1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Reiman Gardens - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Stephens Auditorium - 7 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Ames

At Sonesta Essential Ames, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State University. You can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center or take a dip in the indoor pool. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 75 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Use of nearby fitness center

Working away

24-hour business center

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1996
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 39
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
Accessible bathtub
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Video-game console
50-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Memory foam mattress
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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.

Also known as

Hampton Inn Ames Hotel

Red Roof Inn Ames Hotel

Hampton Inn Hotel Ames

Hampton Inn Ames Iowa

Ames Hampton Inn

Red Roof Inn Ames

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Ames?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Ames?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.