Sonesta Essential Ames | Hotel in Ames

7.6 (1008 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  1 Bathroom
Ames Hotel | Sonesta Essential Ames

Hotel in Ames

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Sonesta Essential Ames offers 75 accommodations with video-game consoles and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ames hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
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
Check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 10.00 per day. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Pet fee: usd 15 per pet, per night (maximum usd 105 per stay) service animals are exempt from fees rollaway bed fee: usd 10.00 per day the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet) pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 15 per pet, per night (maximum usd 105 per stay) pets cannot be left unattended restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only

Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more. 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 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. please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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

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John
Sep 14, 2025 04:08:55 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Everything was as expected
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