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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Photo gallery for GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The price is AED 278
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 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 near Iowa State University
Consider a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

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
GrandStay
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
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Frequently asked questions

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–midnight.

Is GrandStay Hotel & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is GrandStay Hotel & Suites located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Main Street Cultural District, Octagon Center for the Arts, and Reiman Gardens. Jack Trice Stadium and Iowa State University are also within 3 mi (5 km).

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean- which is what I really needed. Areas for improvement: they had breakfast end at 9am on Saturday and consequently- everyone was showering between 10 and 11, leaving no hot water. Maybe if breakfast were until 10 this would be spread out and they wouldn’t have this problem. I don’t think I’ll be back. Staff was nice and said it was because they had a full house- but running out of hot water is an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Lake View

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly we forgot some things at home they made sure we had it. The room was clean and spacious it was quiet and the daily cleaning staff made sure we had clean towels and anything we needed. Its going to be a place we go back to. Did not meet any unfriendly faces. Compared to other properties in Ames this was the best we have experianced. Will be our go to place when we stay there nice pool and hot tub. Full refriderator and small kitchen. We had plenty of room for family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Was a nice place to stay in the area where I work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Pool and hot tub down. Restaurant closed down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Man at check-in was super helpful and kind after a stressful day!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the layout of the suite we had. The bedroom tv did not work. We were disappointed in the breakfast. There was a variety, just not to our tastes. Overall, we would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Phil

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could be better. Coffee is not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zubin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value on a gameday Saturday night in Ames! Great water pressure in the shower, excellent breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, MINNEAPOLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the same each day. Liked the full size fridge in the kitchenette. The price was right on game weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of this property looked good and the staff was a new employee who tried his best. However, the room was not clean. There were dirty dishes in the dishwasher and detergent to use to clean the dishes. I needed a spoon and went to the breakfast area to look for one but they only had a plastic knife. The chair in the living room had a nasty stain (either food or vomit) not even my dog wanted to go near it. The couch also had an oder. Only one TV worked (the one in the living room) the one in the bedroom did not work. Last there was dark colored mold on the bathroom floor near the tub/shower. I’m not sure if that was black mold or not but it did not look clean or healthy. I expected a Grand stay to be nice, but I was very disappointed. Don’t be fooled by some of the reviews. Ask to check the room out before you put money down to stay. We did talk to the staff on duty about our room and allowed is to look two other ones but those rooms were not any better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel. The bathroom had one lightbulb of 3. The cauking had pink fungus growing. The swimming pool is super small and had hardly any chlorine. The hot tub was full of sand.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy to drive up to. Eating places were near.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024