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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Jack Trice Stadium

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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Exterior
Balcony
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium4 min drive
  • Popular LocationIowa State University4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHilton Coliseum5 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)47 min drive
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Room options

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 408 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ames

Located in Ames, GrandStay Hotel & Suites is in the city center. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Reiman Gardens and McHose Park. Furman Aquatic Center and Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum 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.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 5 min drive
  • Iowa State Center - 5 min drive

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
  • Hickory Park - 7 min walk
  • Culver's - 4 min drive

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, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 53 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, spacious 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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • 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

  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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

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

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GrandStay Residential 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.

How much does it cost to stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

As of Apr 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GrandStay Hotel & Suites on May 29, 2024 start from $94.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Reiman Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 886 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a Grand Stay property and we were impressed. The property appears to have been recently renovated and our single queen room/suite was very nice. Having a bedroom (with a door that closes) separate from a sitting area w/ sleeper sofa TV and kitchenette (w/ full size refrigerator, mini- stove, microwave, and dishwasher) is very nice. The bathroom was roomy, the tub/shower had very good water pressure, and the HVAC worked well. The only (minor) complaint would be that the bed comfort was merely average and a little firm. Other minor issues- the weekend breakfast ends at 9AM- a bit too soon for most and a bit soon compared to other hotels. The breakfast was standard and compares to other non-budget hotels (but no fruit was found- maybe we arrived to close to the 9am cut off); the ONLY ice machine we could locate was on first floor at one end meaning if you get a room on 3rd floor opposite end it's a bit of a trek to get some ice. The pool was nice if not a bit small, and the hot tub again nice but with a capacity of 6 also a bit small. There was a noticeable amount of sand in the hot tub, and the pool and hot tub smelled very strongly of chemical/chlorine. Given that our room rate was well under $100 I would definitely stay here again, but room rates vary widely based on demand and we must have found a slow weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Alissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many issues with the stay. Keys would not work in the door to where we had to go down 3 times to try to fix. Broken sofa bed sticking out of the couch. No sheets for the bed--guy at the counter wouldn't bring up so we had to go down to get them. No shampoo or conditioner, broken shower curtain and the shower head was not completely attached to the wall, hanging off. We stayed here a couple of years ago and it was ok. Probably won't be back! Oh and nothing hot for breakfast..there was a couple of muffins out. Nothing else. Not even any fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We like staying at Grandstay because it’s close to campus and connected to Old Chicago but our room this time was horrible. Room was very shabby…Stained carpet, shower curtain rod poorly attached, stained tub, hole in wall behind door. Hallway to old Chicago beat up and trashy looking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the separation for the rooms and the kitchen area!!! Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like staying at the GrandStay because it has a full kitchen and a separate bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

MaryLou

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bergan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The workers were very accommodating when I needed an early check in. Room was pretty clean. Overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy the Grandstay because of the amenities in the rooms and the separate bedroom as my husband is an early riser and he can enjoy coffee and TV while I sleep longer. The only issues we had were that there was no TP in the bathroom, but the desk person was quick to help me when I went to get some, and the property could have used another trash can in the kitchen area as there was only a small one in the bathroom. Other than that, the beds were comfortable with four pillows of varying firmness to accommodate our preferences, the room was clean and parking was ample. We enjoyed that Chicago One Pizza was in the complex which made for a nice quick meal after our drive. The location was close to Iowa State University which was the venue for our trip, so we left very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5