Sonesta Essential Hotels Ames, AmesSonesta Essential Hotels Ames in Ames, United States has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 23 hotels we score in Ames. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $97 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sonesta Essential Hotels Ames is an upper-midscale hotel located at 1400 South Dayton Place in Ames, Iowa. Situated near the intersection of I-35 and US-30, the property is a practical choice for travellers visiting Iowa State University or Jack Trice Stadium. The 75-room hotel provides amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a business centre. It accommodates families and pet owners, offering free breakfast and parking alongside complimentary Wi-Fi. While the rooms are described as clean with comfortable bedding, some guests have reported that the fitness equipment is worn and there is no on-site restaurant.What stands out

Free breakfast and parking

Indoor swimming pool

Close to major highways

Pet friendly facilities

Watch out for

No on-site restaurant

Worn gym equipment

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