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Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ames with coffee shop/cafe and indoor pool

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

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311 SOUTH 17TH STREET, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Cinemark Ames Movies 12
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ames

At Courtyard by Marriott Ames you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Iowa State University. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Ames hotel include Ames Dog Park and Reiman Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ames Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Hotel in Ames with coffee shop/cafe and indoor pool
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.

  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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.
  • 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 - 18

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

Courtyard by Marriott Ames offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Ames on 1 Mar 2026 start from AU$152.11, 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 parking available at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

Yep, Courtyard by Marriott Ames has a free self car park.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Ames have a pool?

Courtyard by Marriott Ames has an indoor pool.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Ames serve breakfast?

Yeah, to-go brekkie is available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

No, Courtyard by Marriott Ames does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Courtyard by Marriott Ames?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Courtyard by Marriott Ames Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 290 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathan Severt

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean and modern!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tami

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, BEDFORD

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Brionne

Travelled with family
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

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynnette

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Key cards weren't working, Bistro was closed, hotel dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay & Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

TaraLee, Lindstrom

Travelled with family
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

Business traveller
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

Bob

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Manhattan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, McHenry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
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

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025