Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames, Iowa United States of America

Sonesta Essential Ames
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SusanG349
2 years ago
Great place, terrific value After traveling with our cat for three days already we were extremely pleased to arrive at Red Rood Inn. The facility and our room were clean, well maintained, had comfortable beds, mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot and breakfast. Plus, they provided extra towels, shampoo, and our cat stayed for free. All of this for about the same price paid at other motels along the way which were not nearly as nice! We definitely will be staying here again!!!

Amenities

Pool - Indoor
Center- Fitness
Parking - Free
Internet - Wi-Fi - Free

Property LocationLocated in Ames, Sonesta Essential Ames is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Ames Dog Park. This family-friendly hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Iowa State University and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Main Street Cultural District.

RoomsMake yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

AmenitiesBe sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

DiningA complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Need To Know Info

The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees. The actual booking amount will be charged in USD. See FAQs for more details.

Customer Reviews

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00IA
stay somewhere else Would not stay again. Unclear how some other reviews were positive. Cleanliness was awful- one bed sheet had hair on sheets, bed skirt dirty, thick dust on headboard top, hard floor had visible hair and dirt, vanity shelves towels were had either dust/dirty along sides. Wiped high touch surfaces down and wipe was clearly soiled. Pool would not use as looked like stuff was in it. Comfort was awful- heater loud/rattled, mattresses uncomfortable, shower squealed, door squeaked, toilet wasn't flushing. Negative aesthetics and other observations of broken/ripped room items, patched spots, did not see sanitizers available be breakfast, etc. are abundant. Appeared to have some updates in lobby, bed covers, counter of vanity, hard flooring, but these appear to be more "coverups" for everything else in disarray.
Adventure68636910851
Disappointed The room was dirty and smelly. 8n tge bathroom, the bathroom, the shower curtain was falling.Before I booked, I called and asked about the hotel's condition. I was told it was remodeled in 2018. When I got there, I was very disappointed.
591heidil
Look elsewhere Do not stay here. Very rundown and not clean. We had to move rooms due to hair all over the sheets and dried up contact lenses on the bathroom floor. The faucet handle fell off when I was using it. Thermostat had no cover. Very loud! The AC made clunking noises all night....did t sleep well!!! Multiple paint chips and overall not kept up. My kids made the comment t about not feeling safe and this is a place they make scary movies. Breakfast was very minimal. Wouls not stay here again.
SusanG349
Great place, terrific value After traveling with our cat for three days already we were extremely pleased to arrive at Red Rood Inn. The facility and our room were clean, well maintained, had comfortable beds, mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot and breakfast. Plus, they provided extra towels, shampoo, and our cat stayed for free. All of this for about the same price paid at other motels along the way which were not nearly as nice! We definitely will be staying here again!!!
AllyB_Traveling
Disappointing stay My stay here was really disappointing. Luckily I was only there for a short night, but due to the cleanliness issues, lack of privacy, and smoke smell, I would not stay here again nor recommend it. My hotel room was in really poor shape. The walls were peeling in several spots, the shower looked grimy, the door lock latch had been removed, the bedding had a smokey scent, there was no temp control in the room so it was way colder than I’m comfortable with, and the room was not the least bit soundproof (could hear everything in the hall and outside). It was overall unpleasant and did not feel private. The hotel’s location is great, but with so many other hotels in the same area, I’d choose a different hotel in the future.

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