Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Reception
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
311 SOUTH 17TH STREET, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Ames Dog Park
    2 min drive
  • Octagon Center for the Arts
    3 min drive
  • Fuji Steakhouse Ia
    2 min walk
  • W & Z Mangolian Buffet
    2 min walk

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ames

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
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 5 min drive

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: USD 5-15 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

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

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Courtyard by Marriott Ames Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 226 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin, Tavares

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Friendly staff and clean room. Several food choices nearby. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiram Perez, Caguas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We alwaya stay here when we visit. Excellent facilities and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice location, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivelisse, Caguas

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking are and gardens improperly maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brief stay
Room was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

manikanda, Edwards

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gym. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel!!! Will stay there and recommmend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad smell, poorly timed maintenance.
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED this hotel for visiting our college age kids. The lobby had amazing areas for congregating with our group and being able to hang out together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024