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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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1 bedroom, free WiFi
Lobby
Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom) | Private kitchenette
Indoor pool
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Johnston

With a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Johnston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines MEPS - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Merle Hay Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Drake University - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backpocket Pin & Pixel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 76 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 26.75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 26.75 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel Johnston

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 325 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil, FARGO

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only improvement would be to have plain blankets available for those unable to tolerate the heat of a down comforter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Ankeny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice newer property. Very clean. Room was spacious & comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel in the new city hall complex. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aviraj

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet safe area. Rooms were quiet an very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and love the wood floors instead of carpet. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

It’s so clean!!! Love the vinyl plank floors versus carpet!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very quiet and clean! Decent breakfast. When coming to Des Moines this will be our place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel inside and out is very clean. Rooms are very spacious. Beds and pillows are perfect. Breakfast is good. Not very many options but as long as there is good coffee its good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. The continental breakfast, wasn't as expected. Cold food, eggs, and bacon four things of coffee allwere empty, and coffee was very, verry strong, the mild was as strong is the dold. We did not drink the coffee. Big disappointment!!! Ended up eating the cereal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tehya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My best friend and I stayed at this hotel for the weekend of 4/11/25 for one of my friends wedding. When I walked in, the true atmosphere of the hotel was absolutely great! the staff was absolute fantastic! I also want to thank the staff for being so nice, helpful and cordial. Especially staff member Westyn at the front desk. During our stay, the first night we experience concerning disturbances including someone forcefully knocking and pounding on the walls as well as repeated instances of the same room pounding on the floor and quickly leaving which was occurring for over 10 minutes late night. So, I reached out to the front desk twice about it when a member of the front desk showed up to handle this situation from there. Westyn handled the situation with impressive professionalism and efficiency. He absolutely deserves high praise and I genuinely appreciate the way he took care of everything. Overall, I definitely enjoyed my stay at GrandStay Suites! the staff, cleanliness and the breakfast was absolutely awesome!! The room was very clean, bed was really comfortable, I would recommend this hotel and would stay here again. Thank you for such a great experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and loved having no carpets in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMI, IOWA CITY

Friendly and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Beautiful new hotel

This is a beautiful new hotel just opened in September 2024. The rooms are large tastefully decorated and comfortable. The pool area is beautiful with a large indoor pool and large hot tub. The breakfast area is large with lots of tables. The breakfast was good but more protein options are a must. The only protein option is a hard boiled egg. The coffee was great. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

niki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is new and clean and just really nice and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025