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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
A welcoming retreat where travelers can warm up by the lobby fireplace or maintain their fitness routine with an energizing workout

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites near Iowa State University offers comfort and convenience. Relax in the spa tub, swim in the indoor pool, or work out at the gym. Helpful staff, an on-site grocery store, and free in-room WiFi make extended stays seamless.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Bedroom (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ames, GrandStay Hotel & Suites is in the city center. Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Veenker Memorial Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Christiansen Forest Reserve and Wilson Farm Prairie. Octagon Center for the Arts and Furman Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ames travel guide
Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District
    Main Street Cultural District
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Reiman Gardens
    Reiman Gardens
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cinemark Ames Movies 12
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ames Dog Park
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min drive
  • The Mucky Duck Pub
    2 min drive
  • Panera Bread
    20 min walk

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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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 crib

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight

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?

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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Iowa State University. Ames Dog Park and Main Street Cultural District are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but very quiet and comfortable. Overall kept clean though the carpet shows wear. Nice quality bedding and pillows. Liked having suite style with the couch, full fridge, and countertop. Had a handicapped accessible room. Shower chair provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jody

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was a nice size but not cleaned very well. The couch and chair was pretty battered. Because of being an older hotel it showed a lot of wear and tear. Breakfast was good. Pool was clean and nice for children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

HARISH

Liked: Staff & service
Very spacious rooms. Kitchen area need upgrade and maintain cleanliness. Nice location, friendly sraff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and hrlpful. The rooms were large, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Rooms are showing some wear and tear.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Room set up was wonderful. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gage

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice room, amenities, and service. Hot tub that was advertised is no longer there and there was dirty dishes in the dishwasher in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Urime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so impressed on how clean this place was that I will be staying here for the remainder of my assignment in Ames! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ABID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom. Overall, safe and clean environment. Excellent breakfast with variety to choose from. Courteous front desk fellow. Great to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean quick stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Urime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy is so pleasant and accommodating. He knows I work nights so tried to place me in rooms that don’t have occupants nearby. That alone is extremely appreciated. The rooms here have always been spotless. I’ve stayed here several occasions for work and have never been disappointed. Excellent upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Clean room, decent breakfast and area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was dirty, stains on curtains and furniture and bedding. Stayed in winter, window had large draft. Staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All qas good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Urime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel for work and have stayed at a few places in Ames before staying here. Let’s just say this is the only place that has felt clean, not just looked clean. I normally don’t stay at hotels that have carpet but this place had carpeting that looked like it had just been shampooed. Excellent upkeep in function and appearance from maintenance/mgmt. Guy at the front desk is always welcoming and after driving for over 4hrs that’s really appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Quick turnaround - good value

Front desk very friendly, everything clean as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room we were given had the bathroom 1/2 remodeled with candy and hair on the floor. Went to the front desk was given a different room which was good. It did need a few repairs. But it was clean and very roomy. The lobby and check in gentleman were very nice. Kids enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

M. Lynn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Air and heat worked very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy stay. Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, good room and staff, limited breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying here. Clean, helpful staff, dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesn't look like much from the outside but the rooms appear to be renovated and are very clean. Plenty of hot water in the shower, spacious bathroom and a large frig in the room. Breakfast consists of waffles and biscuits & gravy....not much but it is tasty. Lobby is nice and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Hotel is located close to Iowa State campus. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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