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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Ames Dog Park
    3 min drive
  • Main Street Cultural District
    3 min drive
  • Octagon Center for the Arts
    3 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)

  • 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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 Main Street Cultural District. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Reiman Gardens and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Octagon Center for the Arts.

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 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 spa 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 spa 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 public 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–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board

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

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. 562 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with proximity to Iowa State and several stores like Five Below, Rally House, and TJ Maxx right across the street. Scooters Coffee is right next to the hotel and there's a great bar/pizza place attached! (Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom). There was a little confusion when we first checked in...the front desk agent said we only had two nights reserved and not three, but the front desk guy the next night (Bill) confirmed we were good. Also, our room key didn't work at first, but we were given a new room. The new room didn't have soap, bed linens for the pullout couch, or a remote control (probably because it wasn't supposed to be occupied), but the front desk took care of us. Breakfast was good and overall hospitality was great. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly managed! Toilet seat so loose that about ready to fall on the floor. Area by bedroom vent was lined with either dirt or mold. Curtains were not hung correctly. Outside bushes terrible!!! First room assigned had been used and the bed was not made. Hey...when no one cares...it will show.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANJAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, beds and bathrooms are little old.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible stay
This place was terrible! Walked into room and carpet wasn’t vacuumed, food on the table and sheets! Beds/pillows were so uncomfortable couldn’t even sleep! Breakfast ok!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness and food options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel.
Good rooms and beds. Comfortable!! Hot tub was very sandy and was in need of repairs to the tile and gunite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family loved it. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is an alright property, definitely needs some updating. The dishwasher said it was clean yet the dishes looked dirty and still had powder in the slot. We reran it, and the powder did not change. The pans looked very bad. I mainly booked this one so we could cook there but would not cook on those pans. When we came to check in - I stood there a bit and that saw a guy walk out on his phone and he looked at me. I than picked up the phone to dial '0' and than he turned around to come help me check in. Than when we left, we saw the Orcan man so I rechecked our beds just to make sure there was no bugs anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheela Marie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Property is a bit dated. Furniture needs to be replaced. But overall, worked its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kroczak

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph and Melanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOOK AT A DIFFERENT HOTEL!!!
We booked for a suite and was given no pots or pans, rusted silverware and knives. Small pools and the hot tub had sand in the bottom. The beds are very uncomfortable and has stains all over it. TVs didn’t work, phone never worked. Staff were really rude. Highly disappointed with this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service but bugs that bite!
The staff was great and breakfast was good as well. During our stay I had gotten several bug bites during our stay. An issue i didnt stress due to my children not having any bites. The day we checked out, I had spoken to a friend and show them the bites and the pictures of the bug and was informed that it looked like bed bugs! When I called the hotel, the woman on the phone was very understanding and helpful. She provided an email address for the manager who, unfortunately, never responded to my email
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nocona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were friendly and the hotel had what you needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was big and clean, but wear and tear made it feel a little less clean. We arrived late and only stayed one night, so we can’t weigh in on much. Breakfast was okay. Seemed a bit short staffed (front desk person was vacuuming upstairs when we arrived and working breakfast when we checked out). We would stay there again for price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night in Ames
In town to see granddaughters presentation. Had a time getting ahold of someone to register me, however, made up with the room I checked into. Clean and fresh, only downside was the noise of the air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice location, staff and convenience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel room
Great clean room and bathroom. Breakfast was subpar with cold sausage but was willing to accept it because of the quality of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good Enough, but needs maintenance
Check In: easy, quick, polite and professional service. Lobby/Breakfast Area: nice on first view. Days 2-3 smelled like a dirty diaper… not sure if there was trash that hadn’t been taken out? No convenience items other than diapers available. Room: outdated, but good enough. Very very thin walls and limited/thin blankets. Dirty dishes in the dishwasher (I’m sure we could have asked for detergent if we had wanted to use them). Door knob of closet literally not actually attached, wall panel fell off when slightly bumper and we had to put it back, couch smelled strongly of disinfectant, tub didn’t drain well, and lots of paint falling off the walls. All that said it was “clean enough” I didn’t feel uncomfortable staying there 2 nights, but it wasn’t “pleasant”. Breakfast: Waffle maker ok. Coffee was really really bad with only powdered creamer provided. Powdered eggs and semi-warm precooked breakfast sausage. Pastries and cereal also available, but the eggs/sausage/coffee were poor enough we didn’t eat breakfast here on day 2. Scooters has decent coffee for $2. Other: Didn’t use pool or gym, but hot tub is out of order. Overall, it was “good enough” but I wouldn’t stay there again if there were other options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We have been staying at this hotel for 4 years while our child attended ISU. The rooms are no longer stocked with the shampoo, soap, coffee and even the hairdryer was gone. When we ask for these items, It takes a long time because the hotel is understaffed. The breakfast and coffee are no longer worth eating from the breakfast area because the food or utensils are empty. The few hired staff try their hardest, but there is too much work for them to get it done promptly. It seems the hotel may be under new management and they are not employing enough staff and trying to get by on the cheap. We will no longer be staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need to hire a general maintenance person to change light bulbs, fix running toilet, coffee pot and some painting touch up (in food area). Had nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024