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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Balcony
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ames

With a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ames Dog Park and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Country Gables Park.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a fitness center
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 53 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 39-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of GrandStay Hotel & Suites, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 2 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 35 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight

Property is also known as

GrandStay Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames
Grandstay Residential Hotel Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames Iowa
GrandStay Hotel Ames
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Alot of scuffs and scratches in paint but overall a decent place to stay in a pinch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mac

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had an unpleasant smell. Kitchenette was filthy. Couch smelled and had odd stains on it. One tv didn’t work. Pool area was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying here. Clean, helpful staff, dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place clean and friendly small pool but it was nice and warm and the hot tub was down for mattince unfortunately but all in all a great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Very clean, modern, quiet motel, very comfortable and reasonable price. Close to lots of restaurants and easy to get to from the main roads.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand Stay appears to be a newer facility so everything was very clean and functional. My needs are pretty simple: a comfortable bed and working shower. The suite was far more than I needed, but would be quite suitable for a longer stay. The parking lot is rather small and not very convenient for parking my car and small trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alissa

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Normal stay. The building is old and updated. Room was spacious. Lots of food and shopping nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traveled with a pet .lobby was clean. Room was very clean bed was comfortable plenty of pillows shower was hot and plenty of pressure short carpet in rooms help keep the noise down .had problems with the card key in the middle of the night and had to get it reprogramed . Which it did not totally resolve the issue. Good value for the price. Would definitely consider staying again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

It seems like it was a nice place to stay in its glory days. It has been a while since then. I'm normally very kind and lenient with reviews. However, there were some things that lowered the rating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
We checked in at 9:30 pm and the breakfast area had not been cleaned up from that morning and there was a pan of scrambled eggs still sitting there! Hot tub wasn’t working, our bathroom had water damage on walls, and the kitchenette in our room had no dishes or cookware.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Excellent value. Large
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Old, dirty and scetchy staff. Whirl pool was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff, breakfast was decent, clean, and perfect for pets. Outdated and bed wasn't comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maryna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No hot water in the shower in the morning. The water was barely warm. I complained about it but the next morning it was the same. The breakfast options are very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shalini

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean basic place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025