Midwest RegionSonesta ES Suites
Sonesta Essential Hotel Opens in Ames, Iowa
Jan 02, 2025 1 min reead
Sonesta Continues Expansion of Newest Brand with Latest Opening
NEWTON, MA [December 31, 2024] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Sonesta Essential Ames, a 75-room, upper-midscale hotel located at 1400 South Dayton Place in Ames, Iowa. The hotel is near US-30 and convenient to Iowa State University, many national companies, Jack Trice Stadium and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum.
“The Sonesta Essential Hotels brand is proud to grow its presence with the opening of Sonesta Essential Ames,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President of Franchise & Development. “Sonesta Essential addresses strong consumer demand for high-quality, upper-midscale accommodations by providing travelers with the essentials to be productive on the road.”
Sonesta Essential Hotels provide guests with only the essentials for their stay. Sonesta Essential Hotels feature elevated bedding as part of the brand’s unique sleep program, high-speed complimentary WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast, premium all-day coffee and a fitness center.
Sonesta Essential Ames guests can earn or redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Passl loyalty program.
ABOUT SONESTA
About Sonesta International Hotels
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. For more information about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com to make a reservation or franchise.sonesta.com to explore joining our portfolio.
