Sonesta Essential Ames

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 4:00 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• 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
• 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.

Other details

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Ames Dog Park - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Main Street Cultural District - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Octagon Center for the Arts - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Country Gables Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Reiman Gardens - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Christofferson Park - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Iowa State University - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Jack Trice Stadium - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Stephens Auditorium - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Furman Aquatic Center - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Hilton Coliseum - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Brunnier Art Museum - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Iowa State Center - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Larson Marsh - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 59.6 km / 37.1 mi

• Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
• 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.
• Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
• Contactless check-out is available.
• This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

• Professional property host/manager
• Contactless check-out is available
• LGBTQ friendly
• No cribs (infant beds) available
• Essential workers only - NO

Pets

• Maximum number of pets per room 2
• Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
• Only dogs and cats are allowed
• Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
• Service animals are allowed
• Pets cannot be left unattended
• Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
• Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

• Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.