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Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Fitness facility
Restaurant
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

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311 SOUTH 17TH STREET, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Octagon Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

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  • Breakfast included
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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. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym 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. .Near this 3-property class Ames hotel, you'll find Jack Trice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ames Dog Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Courtyard by Marriott Ames offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Courtyard by Marriott Ames also features a vending machine, a front desk safe, and a lift. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 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

  • Gym
  • 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
  • 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 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 5 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Ames on 12 Jul 2026 start from NZ$239, 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. 244 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 321 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar with coffee and food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great hotel! Always a great stay and the most comfortable beds! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will only stay here when I visit my son at Iowa State. Clean, lovely staff, great lobby to hang out with my family. Very happy here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courtyard by Marriott by far is our favorite hotel to stay at in Ames. Everything is always top notch clean. The staff is always very kind plus the Starbucks is a great perk to have on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, the rooms were very clean and well kept. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great set-up, extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleaning staff was amazing and extremely nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Excellent place to stay in Ames
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with excellent staff service despite not having the bistro open
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean. The staff was attentive and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only reason I gave 4 stars versus 5 was the sewer smell in our bathroom. The room,service, staff and location were excellent. The rooms are modern and well-designed. Staff was kind and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect start.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

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

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Amenities
Clean and modern!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

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

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