Sonesta Essential Ames

Name: Sonesta Essential Ames
Address: 1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, 50010, US

7.5Good461 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

1400 S Dayton Place · Ames

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Gym
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Elevator

About this place

Convenient Location Located just off motorway I-35 and a short drive from Iowa State University, Red Roof Inn Ames offers easy access to both the university and the city center of Ames. Modern Amenities Enjoy a comfortable stay in guestrooms featuring Cloud Nine beds. Take advantage of the on-site fitness room, business center, and free high-speed internet access throughout the hotel. Explore Ames Immerse yourself in the charm of Ames city center with its unique shops and architecture. Don't forget to visit nearby attractions like the Reiman Gardens and the Brunnier Gallery and Museum. Book your stay at Red Roof Inn Ames now for a memorable experience!

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12 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
King with Sofa Bed 35 m²King bed, Sofa bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
1 King Bed 33 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
2 Queen Beds 33 m²2 × Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Accessible King 33 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Accessible King- Roll In Shower 33 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
King with Jetted Tub 37 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior King Room Disability Access/Non-Smoking 27 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior King Room - Non-Smoking 27 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior Queen Room With Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking 27 m²2 × Single bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Superior King Room 27 m²King bed, Sofa bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
King Room With Spa Bath 27 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior King Room Disability Access/Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking 27 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Pool & wellness

Indoor pool
Gym

Food & drink

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

Accessible
Elevator

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, 50010, United States
2.2 km from the center of Ames

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

7.5461 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness5.3

Service7.3

Location7.8

Room quality6.3

Amenities7.3

Value for money7.8

Food and drink7.8

Eric
United States · Solo · October 2026
1.0
“I didn’t stay. I left and found another hotel nearby.”
+Nothing
−The walls were so thin I could hear the people next door urinating in their bathroom. I arrived in the evening and the outside was dark and I didn’t feel safe.
Deserae
United States · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Great price, and you see why!”
+The value and last minute deal came in handy. They do have a heated pool!
−The mattress are very firm. The bath tub was dirty, others body hair isn't fun to shower around. Also there were cob webs behind the lamps and furniture. A previous guest left spermicide in the night stand drawer. There were wrappers from a kids toy under the bed.
Annette
United States · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Would revisit in the future if needed”
+Good breakfast and quiet location
−Little hard to find-confusing street turnoffs
Zeanna
United States · Group of friends · October 2026
7.0
+Easy to find.
−The sleeper couch was positioned that when you fold it out, you couldn't get out of one side of the bed. We had to move it to the other wall. Bed should be moved over or couch placed on the same wall as the bed.
humble
United States · Couple · October 2026
3.0
−Toilet did not work from day one. No one would fix the entire 5 days I was there. Was with my handicapped partner and had to go the length of the building to the bathroom by the pool.
Marikay
United States · Solo · October 2026
4.0
“It was OK. Definitely not as expected. Would not stay again.”
+I didn’t partake in the breakfast. There wasn’t much I liked about it if anything.
−The security lock didn’t work. The toilet didn’t work properly. The bed was very noisy because they’re on metal platforms. The TV didn’t work at times was very sketchy. Overall, I didn’t feel that the price I paid even though it was reasonable met the standards of the actual hotel in the room I stayed in.
Michael
United States · Solo · October 2026
8.0
+Very simple and reasonable rates
Rachel
United States · Family · September 2026
9.0
“Great stay, appreciated the breakfast selections”
+Solid choice for a hotel in the MSP area. Close to the highway, room was as expected, breakfast was very nice for the pricepoint of the hotel. We would stay again.
Rachel
United States · Couple · September 2026
7.0
“I only stayed one night wasn't able to enjoy the pool because we were at the races”
+I liked that they had free breakfast
Kristin
United States · Solo · September 2026
7.0
“Comfortable and quiet, good value for price”
+Incredible blackout shades!!! Not a peep of light got in, probably some of the best I’ve ever seen at any hotel Was mostly quiet, not on a busy street.
−Was awoken by some rustling in the hallway but it was also 10am by that point. Fitness center is a joke lol, it’s like 2 machines, a mat, and a ball Checkout is at 11am and they come knock on your door right at 11am so you better be ready to go

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

12 room types

King with Sofa Bed

1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds

Accessible King

Accessible King- Roll In Shower

King with Jetted Tub

Superior King Room Disability Access/Non-Smoking

Superior King Room - Non-Smoking

Superior Queen Room With Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

Superior King Room

King Room With Spa Bath

Superior King Room Disability Access/Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Accessibility

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews