GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Balcony
Lobby
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

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
  • Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪4 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 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
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 3.5 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.

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

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

6/10 Okay

anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Goood
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price, good service, big room. Bed was Very firm, not the best night’s sleep. Really clean and in good shape.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pictures were so deserving, disappointed right from the start when our keys wouldn't work for the doors, then to see the pool and how small it was and no towels, then informed the hot tub was not working which was a main thing we wanted to do. after getting to our room, it was a lot smaller than it looked in pictures and only 2 towels were left, we have 5 kids and 2 dogs with us so 1 roll of toilet paper and 2 towels wasnt going to cut it. also didnt get any of the requested items i asked for when reserving the room and the trash bags were so small and ripped so we had a bunch of garbage we could get rid of the entire weekend. it was an ok place for the price and no notice complaints but needs some work done and upkeep and more supplies offered would help and a notice of broken amenities would be nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was broken. Shower didn't work properly. Breakfast was limited. Pool was fine, but small,no towels. Room was spacious with a nice kitchenette option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice and clean. Breakfast was good and the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While i was picking the rooms online i was under the impression i was to receive a smoking room because some of the rooms clearly stated NON SMOKING room while others did not. While checking in I was told that they are a smoke free hotel. It wasn't a huge deal for me, I was more bothered by the lack of clarity about it online..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

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

10/10 Excellent

William, Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

6/10 Okay

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

6/10 Okay

Mellissa

Travelled with family
The hot tub wasnt working and the people across the hall were loud!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No toiletries, none mounted in the bathroom either. Key didn’t work. Desk clerk couldn’t get it to work. Had to call in someone rise so we could get back in our room. Steps upstairs were dirty. Desk people were very nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
big room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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