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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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A lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a lamp and a table. - GrandStay Hotel & Suites (Ames)
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty. - GrandStay Hotel & Suites (Ames)
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and large windows. - GrandStay Hotel & Suites (Ames)
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a desk with a printer. - GrandStay Hotel & Suites (Ames)
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Free to-go breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at GrandStay Hotel & Suites. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

Room, 1 Bedroom (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

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

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

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

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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A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling light.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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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A kitchen with a dishwasher, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a coffee maker.

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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Ames travel guide
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1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010

What's nearby

  • A modern building with large windows and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.
    Iowa State University
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A red brick building with a large yellow sign that reads "HOTEL SHELDENHAM."
    Main Street Cultural District
    3 min drive - 1.3 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)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • The Mucky Duck Pub
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 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 on-site 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 within 1 mi (2 km) of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 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

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Hans-JĂĽrgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. The front desk worker was welcoming and friendly. The place was nice and our room seemed to be fairly newly painted. Our toilet paper dispenser was missing the metal tube to put the toilet paper roll on. We were going to let the front desk know as we left, but no one was there. Not a big deal, but it should be fixed. Breakfast was fine. Quite a few choices, but no hot eggs over the weekend we were there. Disappointing, but there were several other choices. No real complaints and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LaVerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Everything was clean and well maintained. The cushions of the sofa show some wear, otherwise everything looks new.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Doungchith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small pool. Pool lounge is a storage room. ! Exercise room limited equipment. Breakfast ok but need fresh fruits and donuts Staff friendly and helpful tho. Nice patio . Room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel felt safe and the staff was kind. But it was not the cleanest and was very worn. Our room had one plate, and just a strange collection of utensils and cups. Most all of it was still in the dishwasher. So, it’s a fine place to stay if you’re on a budget, but if you can spend a bit more, I would.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and nice size room. Dishes in the dishwasher were dirty and one chair in the living area was dirty. Other than that it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Michael

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

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

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 review

8/10 Good

James

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