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Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Room amenity
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room amenity

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
311 SOUTH 17TH STREET, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 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 near Iowa State University
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Ames. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Ames have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Ames pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Ames located?

Situated in Ames, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Iowa State University. Ames Dog Park and Main Street Cultural District are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Courtyard by Marriott Ames Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 240 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

The rooms are clean and spacious. The area outside was well maintained and parking was not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Front desk was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful rooms, comfortable bed, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This is a very nice property. Everything appears new. The staff was extremely pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely updated hotel - comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great hotel, nice location, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We alwaya stay here when we visit. Excellent facilities and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Clean. Close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The property was very clean and comfortable! The staff was great and so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Awesome hotel!!! Will stay there and recommmend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Clean hotel near the Interstate. Not a ton right around it. Room was very clean and recently remodeled. Staff was Iowa nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Friendly staff and clean room. Several food choices nearby. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Wonderful Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Great stay, comfy bed, quiet, clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Really close to lots of good restaurants and right off the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Love this hotel! the bar area is nice and close to restaurants. When in Ames always stay here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Room was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Clean and cmfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

Won’t stay here anymore
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

10/10

The staff was very friendly and our room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Great hotel! Everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Beautiful hotel with nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022