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
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Indoor pool
Reception
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
The current price is AED 371
AED 415 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 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

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 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

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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Ames is home to Courtyard by Marriott Ames. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Christiansen Forest Reserve and Wilson Farm Prairie, while Brunnier Art Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights. Furman Aquatic Center and Trailhead Park and Arboretum are also worth visiting.
Map
311 SOUTH 17TH STREET, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 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 front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • 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

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

As of 16 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Ames on 5 October 2025 start from $113.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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