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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Guests start their day with a continental breakfast, connect easily with in-room WiFi, and maintain their wellness routines at the indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom) | Free WiFi

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair) | Free WiFi

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Casey's Center - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backpocket Pin & Pixel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Property highlights
At GrandStay Hotel & Suites, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 76 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 26.75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 26.75 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel Johnston

Frequently asked questions

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is GrandStay Hotel & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 26.75 per pet, per day. 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 473 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kassady

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the pool and hot tub! The breakfast is good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my two nights stay. Your front desk lady was so professional and nice who answered all my questions and resolved the heating issue in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Close to dining options and the rooms were very big. Would def stay again if in the area. Lots of well lit parking.
King room, fridge and desk on left
Bathtub
King room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shengyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, safe, and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel felt like new. Very convenient off the interstate and lots of parking. Room was nice and big with a comfy bed. I appreciated how quiet it was and the breakfast available in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konnor

Liked: Amenities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, staff was super nice. Easy access to interstate and lots of food/grocery store options close. The only downside was the hot tub and pool were closed the whole weekend. Would definitely stay here again when in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stayed here for hinterland. close to my shuttle location, staff was kind, room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augusta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will love to stay at this property again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and new. Comfortable. The breakfast was weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed 4 times. Everytime has been flawless. One tip: the tub is slippery....hand grips would help this 73 yr old
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. I would like to have seen a variety of daily breakfast items, particularly more protein selections. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nimray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We\nEnjoy this new clean property. Checked in very late, but a young lady on duty was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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