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Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Iowa State University

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Restaurant
Room amenity

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    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
  • Main Street Cultural District
    4 min drive

Room options

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

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

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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per night
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Ames

In Ames .You'll find Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Reiman Gardens and Jack Trice Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

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

3-star hotel near Iowa State University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at Courtyard by Marriott Ames. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ames hotel is smoke free.

  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. 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. 163 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 219 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, clean, friendly staff, etc. A bit noisy from the highway but I wear ear plugs myself so I was fine! Overall I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could be better for the money.
Bad service at the bar, view was the roof of the other part of the building, it sucked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024