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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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

Photo gallery for GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb

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
Sofa bed - double
  • 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
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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About the area

Ames

GrandStay Hotel & Suites puts you in the centre of Ames, 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Ames Dog Park 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. .Near this Ames hotel, you'll find Iowa State University.

What's nearby

  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 5 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 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
  • ‪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

Things to do

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

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

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 at the property

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 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GrandStay Hotel & Suites on 4 Feb 2025 start from AU$134.80, 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. 556 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

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

6/10 Okay

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the same each day. Liked the full size fridge in the kitchenette. The price was right on game weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of this property looked good and the staff was a new employee who tried his best. However, the room was not clean. There were dirty dishes in the dishwasher and detergent to use to clean the dishes. I needed a spoon and went to the breakfast area to look for one but they only had a plastic knife. The chair in the living room had a nasty stain (either food or vomit) not even my dog wanted to go near it. The couch also had an oder. Only one TV worked (the one in the living room) the one in the bedroom did not work. Last there was dark colored mold on the bathroom floor near the tub/shower. I’m not sure if that was black mold or not but it did not look clean or healthy. I expected a Grand stay to be nice, but I was very disappointed. Don’t be fooled by some of the reviews. Ask to check the room out before you put money down to stay. We did talk to the staff on duty about our room and allowed is to look two other ones but those rooms were not any better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel. The bathroom had one lightbulb of 3. The cauking had pink fungus growing. The swimming pool is super small and had hardly any chlorine. The hot tub was full of sand.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 bed rooms, dish washer was full of dirty dishess
So we had a family get togather out of town over that way. We got a room. Bathroom floor was busted up, Trim pieces missing in the living room. We turned heater on and almost has to evacuate the room it stunk so bad. Had a dish washer in the kitchen. But it was full of dirty dishess. Pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy to drive up to. Eating places were near.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great, except it's a little weird that there are different types of cable services on the two televisions. What is available on one, is not the same on the other.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Belem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good customer service
They were very helpful in getting us checked in remotely when our travel plans changed to ensure we would still have a room when we got there on a busy game weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property gets the job done. I love the location and that it’s connected to Old Chicago. The coffee in the morning was undrinkable. Everything in the rooms is very old, but the beds felt clean. For the price and location I would stay again, but it’s definitely in need of a renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay! John at the front desk remembered us from last time and was incredibly friendly and helpful (again!). Love the convenience of a shopping center across the street and yummy pizza restaurant/bar right next door (literally attached to the building and easy to access from the east stairs). Conveniently located near Iowa State so made family weekend an enjoyable and easy stay! Will definitely return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and nice that the hot tub and pool are open late
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool area was flooded - there were no pool towels and the hot tub wasn’t hot - the pool was warmer. Checkout was slow and the person checking me out couldn’t say why.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lora

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower stall did not have enough lift on floor to keep water in shower and the curtain was too short. Water got all over the bathroom floor and the water pressure was so hi it hurt your skin. Cracked tiles on the floor and caulking peeling around shower nozzle and paint peeling around bathroom sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in later in the evening and overnight staff was very friendly and was able to answer questions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinna, Morrison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool is indoor and tiny. The hot tub is pretty run down and wasn't very hot. But over all it was a great place for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024