With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Ames in Ames, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ames Dog Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Reiman Gardens.
What's nearby
Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Ames Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
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) - 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
Courtyard by Marriott Ames offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Courtyard by Marriott Ames has a restaurant on site.
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
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 Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 294 reviews
10 - Excellent
222
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 294 reviews
8 - Good
42
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 294 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 294 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 294 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
James
Dec 3, 2025
James
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen, Mason
Dec 3, 2025
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
Dec 1, 2025
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Joan
Nov 27, 2025
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.
Beautiful new hotel - clean, great style snd location, great staff. Only drawback: thin walls - could hear the people in next room talking and snoring.
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.