With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Ames in Ames, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Octagon Center for the Arts. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Reiman Gardens and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Jack Trice Stadium.
What's nearby
Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
Hilton Coliseum - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 2 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 16 min walk
About this property
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
Hotel in Ames with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Courtyard by Marriott Ames offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Courtyard by Marriott Ames has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Pool hoist on site
Transfer shower
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Courtyard by Marriott Ames AMES
Courtyard by Marriott Ames Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Ames Hotel AMES
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The smell in the hotel was awful. The room smelled like sewer. They shut the water off for “maintenance” at 830am in the morning, right when people were trying to get ready.