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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Exterior
Indoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Balcony
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

Explore the area

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Ames Dog Park
    3 min drive
  • Main Street Cultural District
    3 min drive
  • Octagon Center for the Arts
    3 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is AU$146
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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About the area

Ames

GrandStay Hotel & Suites puts you in the centre of Ames, 3.3 km (2 mi) from Iowa State University and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Main Street Cultural District. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Ames hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Octagon Center for the Arts and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Reiman Gardens.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Iowa State Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 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 in Ames with free breakfast and fitness centre
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly GrandStay Hotel & Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ames hotel.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 53 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 cot

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 35 lb per pet
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GrandStay Hotel & Suites on 6 Dec 2024 start from AU$137.80, including 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 parking available at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Yep, GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a free self car park.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have a pool?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 6 AM to midnight.

Is GrandStay Hotel & Suites family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that GrandStay Hotel & Suites is a hit with families.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is offered daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

No, GrandStay Hotel & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Yep, you can grab a meal at GrandStay Hotel & Suites's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with proximity to Iowa State and several stores like Five Below, Rally House, and TJ Maxx right across the street. Scooters Coffee is right next to the hotel and there's a great bar/pizza place attached! (Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom). There was a little confusion when we first checked in...the front desk agent said we only had two nights reserved and not three, but the front desk guy the next night (Bill) confirmed we were good. Also, our room key didn't work at first, but we were given a new room. The new room didn't have soap, bed linens for the pullout couch, or a remote control (probably because it wasn't supposed to be occupied), but the front desk took care of us. Breakfast was good and overall hospitality was great. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly managed! Toilet seat so loose that about ready to fall on the floor. Area by bedroom vent was lined with either dirt or mold. Curtains were not hung correctly. Outside bushes terrible!!! First room assigned had been used and the bed was not made. Hey...when no one cares...it will show.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANJAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, beds and bathrooms are little old.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible stay
This place was terrible! Walked into room and carpet wasn’t vacuumed, food on the table and sheets! Beds/pillows were so uncomfortable couldn’t even sleep! Breakfast ok!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness and food options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel.
Good rooms and beds. Comfortable!! Hot tub was very sandy and was in need of repairs to the tile and gunite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family loved it. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is an alright property, definitely needs some updating. The dishwasher said it was clean yet the dishes looked dirty and still had powder in the slot. We reran it, and the powder did not change. The pans looked very bad. I mainly booked this one so we could cook there but would not cook on those pans. When we came to check in - I stood there a bit and that saw a guy walk out on his phone and he looked at me. I than picked up the phone to dial '0' and than he turned around to come help me check in. Than when we left, we saw the Orcan man so I rechecked our beds just to make sure there was no bugs anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheela Marie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Property is a bit dated. Furniture needs to be replaced. But overall, worked its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kroczak

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph and Melanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOOK AT A DIFFERENT HOTEL!!!
We booked for a suite and was given no pots or pans, rusted silverware and knives. Small pools and the hot tub had sand in the bottom. The beds are very uncomfortable and has stains all over it. TVs didn’t work, phone never worked. Staff were really rude. Highly disappointed with this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service but bugs that bite!
The staff was great and breakfast was good as well. During our stay I had gotten several bug bites during our stay. An issue i didnt stress due to my children not having any bites. The day we checked out, I had spoken to a friend and show them the bites and the pictures of the bug and was informed that it looked like bed bugs! When I called the hotel, the woman on the phone was very understanding and helpful. She provided an email address for the manager who, unfortunately, never responded to my email
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nocona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were friendly and the hotel had what you needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was big and clean, but wear and tear made it feel a little less clean. We arrived late and only stayed one night, so we can’t weigh in on much. Breakfast was okay. Seemed a bit short staffed (front desk person was vacuuming upstairs when we arrived and working breakfast when we checked out). We would stay there again for price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night in Ames
In town to see granddaughters presentation. Had a time getting ahold of someone to register me, however, made up with the room I checked into. Clean and fresh, only downside was the noise of the air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice location, staff and convenience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel room
Great clean room and bathroom. Breakfast was subpar with cold sausage but was willing to accept it because of the quality of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good Enough, but needs maintenance
Check In: easy, quick, polite and professional service. Lobby/Breakfast Area: nice on first view. Days 2-3 smelled like a dirty diaper… not sure if there was trash that hadn’t been taken out? No convenience items other than diapers available. Room: outdated, but good enough. Very very thin walls and limited/thin blankets. Dirty dishes in the dishwasher (I’m sure we could have asked for detergent if we had wanted to use them). Door knob of closet literally not actually attached, wall panel fell off when slightly bumper and we had to put it back, couch smelled strongly of disinfectant, tub didn’t drain well, and lots of paint falling off the walls. All that said it was “clean enough” I didn’t feel uncomfortable staying there 2 nights, but it wasn’t “pleasant”. Breakfast: Waffle maker ok. Coffee was really really bad with only powdered creamer provided. Powdered eggs and semi-warm precooked breakfast sausage. Pastries and cereal also available, but the eggs/sausage/coffee were poor enough we didn’t eat breakfast here on day 2. Scooters has decent coffee for $2. Other: Didn’t use pool or gym, but hot tub is out of order. Overall, it was “good enough” but I wouldn’t stay there again if there were other options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We have been staying at this hotel for 4 years while our child attended ISU. The rooms are no longer stocked with the shampoo, soap, coffee and even the hairdryer was gone. When we ask for these items, It takes a long time because the hotel is understaffed. The breakfast and coffee are no longer worth eating from the breakfast area because the food or utensils are empty. The few hired staff try their hardest, but there is too much work for them to get it done promptly. It seems the hotel may be under new management and they are not employing enough staff and trying to get by on the cheap. We will no longer be staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need to hire a general maintenance person to change light bulbs, fix running toilet, coffee pot and some painting touch up (in food area). Had nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024