Sonesta Essential Ames, Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames - A 2-star rural hotel with fitness center and business facilities

Located in a rural setting near US-30, this 2-star Ames hotel features 78 guestrooms equipped with microwaves and MP3 docking stations. Sonesta Essential Ames maintains a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, and a common area with complimentary coffee and tea service. The property includes an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and a breakfast room where continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM. Each smoke-free room at Sonesta includes free WiFi access and expanded cable channels. The hotel sits 4 miles from Jack Trice Stadium and provides convenient access to Stephens Auditorium and Brunnier Art Museum. Key landmarks within reach include the Octagon Center for the Arts (2 miles) and Furman Aquatic Center (3 miles). Des Moines International Airport is the nearest major airport to the property.

Pros

Pet-friendly policy allows two pets up to 80 pounds each at no additional cost

Located near multiple dining options including El Azteca (0.3 miles) and Dairy Queen (0.5 miles)

Convenient for business travelers with proximity to Syngenta Seeds (0.3 miles) and Barilla America (1 mile)

Public transportation access available nearby

Cons

21.5 miles distance from Boone Municipal Airport

Limited truck and bus parking space available