GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Balcony
Lobby
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hilton Coliseum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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 Jack Trice Stadium. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ames Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 5 min drive - 3.6 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 with free breakfast, near Jack Trice Stadium
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include 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 recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, 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
  • Hot tub
  • 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

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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Roger

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

Terrible Stay

The worst stay I have ever had at a hotel, the clerk was extremely rude, the hot tub was not working and the pool was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SRIJEET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No comments
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

krishnam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One my best stays in Ames
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The windows were bad and tons of frigid air was coming into the room. We told the staff about it and nothing was done.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Iowa State
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Gem that more people should take advantage of!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was much bigger than anticipated with a kitchen! Hot tub didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Average hotel, could use some love, hot tub needed a cleaning, average breakfast, could use some paint throughout, and better attention to detail cleaning. But definitely got the job done, and wasn't discusting by any means. Enjoyed the suite style rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

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

Room quality Great. Air quality needs improvement

The amenities were great. I had a one bedroom one queen suite. Very nice. The only issue we had was the air comfort. During the night hours, the air got so dry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located, and the rooms are clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARLENE, APPLE VALLEY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

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

Great price/Good Stay

Overall it was a great stay, very friendly staff clean (the shower drain needed hair pulled out). The mattresses need replaced, super hard and definitely worn in. Would also be nice with they through on some bedbug protectors, but had no rating on the facility. The breakfast was your typical breakfast, just wish their was a little more variety, same things served for 3/4 of our days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryce

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got there room was dirty nothing had been clean old beer cans under beds chips in the couch got switched rooms toilet was closed and over flowing same with garbage everywhere got switched again . 3rd room was better but still dirty old furnace filter left out in the open no sheets on hide bed and leave it in there few random. Things under bed I do not recommended staying here ! Far from clean and terrible service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staffs, very spacious room. If next time come back to Ames, I’ll live here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vui, Chino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This 2 bedrooms suite is nice and roomy for 4 guests with affordable price, close to markets and place to eat . The free breakfast have more food than any other place I stayed . Will book this hotel again when have chance .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place especially for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location. The employees were nice. Had to change rooms because of a water heater issue. 2nd room's dishwasher didn't work. That wasn't important enough to me to change rooms again. Both rooms were really dark and weren't the cleanest. Hot tub and pool were nice and warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful except the housecleaning. I had to rearange yhe living room furniture at one point only to find it filthy underneath & behind most of it. One of the pillows even had some sort of sauce dried on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024