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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

• 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 - 7.7 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
• LGBTQIA+ friendly
• No cribs (infant beds) available
• No rollaway/extra 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.