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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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The Courtyard by Marriott Ames offers a comfy home base with thoughtful amenities. Guests start their day with breakfast, unwind with drinks at the bar, enjoy restaurant meals, and stay connected with WiFi. A cafe provides coffee for morning energy or afternoon pick-me-ups.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
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

  • Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ames Dog Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive

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 front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Courtyard by Marriott Ames Hotel
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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?

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 within 1 mi (2 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Ames Dog Park. Main Street Cultural District and Country Gables Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Ames Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 281 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean. The staff was attentive and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the stadium, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Excellent place to stay in Ames
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new hotel - clean, great style snd location, great staff. Only drawback: thin walls - could hear the people in next room talking and snoring.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TaraLee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to ISU, shopping and dining. Property is very well maintained. Love the gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay!

I will butcher the spelling of the names, but Michelene at the front desk and Regan at the bar were wonderful. Both were very attentive and answered any questions I had. Wonderful new hotel with comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower area was excellent, but the water was not very warm mid morning. Was reasonably warm early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The advertisement for the property with Expedia said there’s a bar and restaurant and they had a very very limited menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brionne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in person did not ask about a vehicle, if it was our first stay, talk about the bar area, etc. The a/c was set to 70 and yet kept changing and the room became hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, comfortable bed, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely updated hotel - comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The first room smelled like sewage. The second room was fine, but we never received maid service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiram Perez

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

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy bed, quiet, clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property. Everything appears new. The staff was extremely pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and comfortable! The staff was great and so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to lots of good restaurants and right off the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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