--- title: "Courtyard by Marriott Ames, Ames (IA) | StayVersus" description: "Courtyard by Marriott Ames in Ames (IA): rated 9.4 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Hotel · ★★★ · [Courtyard by Marriott](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/courtyard/) # Courtyard by Marriott Ames Ames, Ames (IA), United States 9.4 · Exceptional 4 reviews · #4 #4 of 17 in Ames (IA) · 4.2/5 on Google, 204 reviews · 3.3 Location score ## About Courtyard by Marriott Ames Courtyard by Marriott Ames is a hotel in Ames, Ames (IA), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.2 km from the centre of Ames (IA). The nearest airport, Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 53 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Chain:** Courtyard by Marriott - **Other stays within 500 m:** 2 [All Courtyard by Marriott hotels compared](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/courtyard/) 311 South 17th Street [marriott.com](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dsmcm-courtyard-ames/overview/?scid=ba372e19-3116-406f-8c8c-cd1679a20d2d) ## How Courtyard by Marriott Ames scores Better rated than 69% of hotels in Ames (IA) - Location **3.3** Ames (IA) average ## Rating on Google 4.2/5 204 Google reviews - 5★63% - 4★13% - 3★0% - 2★0% - 1★25% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire - Laundry ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - In-room safe ### Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.3**/10 - **Walk grade:** **33**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **10** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportDes Moines International Airport (DSM)53 km118 min drive
Distance to the centreAmes (IA)2.2 km5 min drive
## Courtyard by Marriott Ames: in detail Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Courtyard by Marriott Ames. Experience the wonders of Ames (IA) with ease by utilizing the services provided at car hire. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as safety deposit boxes. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Courtyard by Marriott Ames, as the hotel's laundromat and dry cleaning service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Minor items you neglected to bring won't cause major issues! Simply visit convenience stores to acquire what's necessary. ### Compare ## Compare Courtyard by Marriott Ames with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Days Inn by Wyndham Ames](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/days-inn-by-wyndham-ames-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★ 1.6 km away 7.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia-vs-days-inn-by-wyndham-ames-ames-ia/) - [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/springhill-suites-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★★ 1.9 km away 8.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia-vs-springhill-suites-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia/) - [Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/best-western-plus-university-park-inn-suites-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★★ 2.3 km away 8.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/best-western-plus-university-park-inn-suites-ames-ia-vs-courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia/) - [Staybridge Suites Ames By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/staybridge-suites-ames-by-ihg-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★★ 2.3 km away 5.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia-vs-staybridge-suites-ames-by-ihg-ames-ia/) - [Gateway Hotel and Conference Center](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gateway-hotel-and-conference-center-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★★ 2.4 km away 9.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia-vs-gateway-hotel-and-conference-center-ames-ia/) - [Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/microtel-inn-suites-by-wyndham-ames-ames-ia/) Hotel ★★ 2.4 km away 8.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia-vs-microtel-inn-suites-by-wyndham-ames-ames-ia/) ## Questions about Courtyard by Marriott Ames ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Courtyard by Marriott Ames? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does Courtyard by Marriott Ames have a pool? Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Ames has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Courtyard by Marriott Ames? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Courtyard by Marriott Ames from the airport? The nearest airport, Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 53 km away in a straight line. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-ames-ames-ia/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/