Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property

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

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

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 this property

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Hotel in Ames with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Courtyard by Marriott Ames offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Courtyard by Marriott Ames. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Main Street Cultural District. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Iowa State University and a few minutes from Octagon Center for the Arts
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go 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

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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