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Courtyard by Marriott Ames

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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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

Room options

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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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Room amenity

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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Room amenity

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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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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Exterior
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  • Parking included
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About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Courtyard by Marriott Ames. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cinemark Ames Movies 12. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Jack Trice Stadium and a few minutes from Iowa State University
Courtyard by Marriott Ames offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. 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 an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ames hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Courtyard by Marriott Ames has a restaurant on site.

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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 318 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
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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
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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
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
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10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

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

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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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect start.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy bed, quiet, clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kasey

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