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1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States
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Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the smoke-free Sonesta Essential Ames Motel is located in the cultural district of Ames, 3.2 km from the Octagon Center for the Arts. This comfortable motel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

Location

The 2-star hotel is centrally situated about 10 minutes by car from the Butterfly Exhibit. Izaak Walton League Park is 3.9 km from the Sonesta in Ames.

The accommodation is also within a few blocks of Heritage Park.

For those travelling from afar, Boone Municipal airport is 26 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The 75 rooms at this Ames hotel are equipped with comforts such as ironing equipment and an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and toiletries.

Eat & Drink

The pet-friendly Sonesta breakfast features bread, cereals, and waffles.

Leisure & Business

A gym and an indoor pool can be booked at this family-friendly accommodation at an extra charge. There is a fitness studio with a wide range of sports.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
1 King Bed
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Jetted Tub
2 persons
37 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Sofa Bed
2 persons
35 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Heating
2 Queen Beds
2 persons
33 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Ames 4.1 km
Airports
Boone Municipal (BNW) 30.1 km
Des Moines International (DSM) 60.9 km

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

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

  • 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
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Hotel location

1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States
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1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, Iowa, United States
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