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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Bedroom (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Bedroom (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

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

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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • 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

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬20 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.

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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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. 521 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shantel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin, The Dalles

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family

A little dated but roomy, good for 1 night

We had a room with a kitchen, living area and 2 bedrooms. The air conditioner in 1 bedroom blew really hard and that room was cold, the 2nd room hardly blew at all and it was too hot. Floors were sticky from too much soap cleaning so we had to wipe them. Walls were very thin. One of us was sick and trying to sleep but a baby in the next room was crying so sleep was difficult. We could hear everything in their room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Abby

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
For as much as this propery charges you would think you would get the same quality and convienience as a name bra d hotel. Bed was cheap and uncomfortable.furniture was dated and cusions worn out. Bathroom was spacious but the only bath towels were in a wet pile in the shower and no other bath towels in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good. Ceiling had a leak and carpet was wet. Musty smell also
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL, Brooklyn Park

Comfortable night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised with last minute booking. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katelin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are not kept up. Staff are nice abs understanding. Didn’t end up staying due to conditions of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was hard as a rock, shower curtain rod was loose so curtain wouldnt stay closed, ceiling was peeling, bathroom drain waa clogged, the breakfast wasnt maintained n food ran out n bagels crumbled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
It is a very nice property for the cost of staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki

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

Nice hotel

The staff were very nice. The location was nice. While the hotel was clean, you could tell it was not new. The hot tub was down for maintenance and the pool was small. It was a nice stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it was ok. A/C cooled 2 out of the 3 rooms. Hard to reach areas had alot of dust accumulated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great, the rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was ok, could have used filling. The ice machine did not work too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jefferson, Iowa City

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire place was run down and not kept well. The carpets were filthy. The furnishings were worn out and needed to be replaced. It is too bad they let this property fall into such bad shape. The rooms are spacious and the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025