The Courtyard Ames offers 119 guest rooms that can accommodate overnight groups attending a business event. The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and fax and photocopying services suitable for event needs. Practical amenities include an indoor pool that is open all year, a public bath, heated and salt-water pools, and access to fitness facilities. Dining options feature an on-site restaurant, a snack bar, vending machines for drinks and snacks, and a coffee house. Outdoor spaces include a shared lounge with TV, outdoor furniture, and an outdoor fireplace. Located at 311 South 17th Street in Ames, the hotel is situated within Story County, Iowa. The property does not offer parking facilities.