Sonesta Essential Ames

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Hotel Highlights

Sonesta Essential Ames is a 2-star motel in Ames, Iowa, United States. Located at 1400 S Dayton Place, it sits about 2.6mi from the city center and offers breakfast to jump-start each day. With 179 reviews, this property has plenty of traveler perspectives to consider.

Key amenities include free on-site parking, free WiFi, and an indoor swimming pool. A free fitness center, a business center, and a spa tub round out the wellness options, while air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable. The property is non-smoking, wheelchair accessible, and features an elevator with access to upper floors, 24-hour front desk service, and free toiletries. Pets are welcome with extra charges.

Rooms

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2 Queen Size Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a sofa and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.

King Room with Spa Bath in Sonesta Essential Ames

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1 King Size Bed

King Room, Hot tub

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Microwave

The spa bath is the standout feature of this double room. The spacious double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior King Room Disability Access/Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking in Sonesta Essential Ames

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1 King Size Bed

Superior Room, King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

The spacious double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 1 bed.

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With a simple, traveler-friendly setup, Sonesta Essential Ames pairs comforts like breakfast and a pool with practical perks—free parking, free WiFi, and easy access to the highway and area sights.

For travelers chasing comfort and convenience, wellness and work-ready perks are easy to find. An indoor pool is open year-round, complemented by a spa tub and a free fitness center. A business center helps with productivity, while free WiFi and free on-site parking ease the logistics. Elevators serve the upper floors, a 24-hour front desk is ready to help, and free toiletries plus air conditioning keep stays comfortable. The property remains non-smoking, creating a clean, relaxed backdrop for the stay.

Property building in Sonesta Essential Ames

Lobby or reception in Sonesta Essential Ames

Experience the Best

Pet travelers will be glad to know that pets are welcome with extra charges. Cash is not accepted; payment methods include Diners Club, American Express, Visa, Discover, and Mastercard. With 179 reviews, there are plenty of traveler perspectives to consider.

Overall, the mix of year-round pool fun, business-ready spaces, and simple on-site conveniences makes this Ames stay a reliable choice for a practical, traveler-focused visit.