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Sonesta Essential Ames
1400 S Dayton Place, Iowa50010, United States
Check-in
15:00, 2 Oct 2026
Check-out
1 night11:00, 3 Oct 2026
Rooms & Guests
Overview
Near Main Street Cultural District
Location
Located in Ames, Sonesta Essential Ames is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Ames Dog Park. This family-friendly hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Iowa State University and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Main Street Cultural District.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Attractions
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
Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Business Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.