With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Ames in Ames, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Iowa State University and Octagon Center for the Arts. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Jack Trice Stadium and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Reiman Gardens. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/café. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. 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 daily.