GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and fitness centre

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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

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
  • 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
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
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
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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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 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Ames Dog Park. 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. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Ames hotel include Main Street Cultural District and Country Gables Park.

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
  • 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 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GrandStay Hotel & Suites on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$133.21, 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. 549 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the layout of the suite we had. The bedroom tv did not work. We were disappointed in the breakfast. There was a variety, just not to our tastes. Overall, we would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good if you need kitchenette, otherwise skip it
Upon check in, found room with some sort of goop all over the walls. Looked like dried soda, some sort of food smeared on the entry door. I booked two rooms and they switched the larger one that I booked all week with a much smaller one that I had only requested for two nights. Kitchens are convenient but wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, very comfortable. Breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value, but short of excellent
The suite floor plan was great, as was having two TVs, a full size fridge, and a kitchenette. As this is an older property, it's starting to show its age. The staff was very friendly and helpful, but the desk clerk at checkout was also performing housekeeping chores...hire more help! Complaints are few...there was no bar soap (front desk said their supply truck had been delayed 3 times), and the shower attached bottle for body wash was empty. Also, if you're looking for the ice bucket and cups, they're kept hidden away in a kitchen cabinet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t stay again.
Needed the pullout couch… mattress was disgusting. Could not use. The restaurant/lounge has need permanently closed since end of October, had to go to front desk for a bar of soap. Front desk person was welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could be better. Coffee is not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien amables, buen servicio, espacioso y limpio. Volverè a quedarle en èl.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

8/10 Good

M. Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Have stayed here many times. Seemed a little tired looking. Thursday breakfast was almost empty at 810 and it didnt ed until 9.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zubin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value on a gameday Saturday night in Ames! Great water pressure in the shower, excellent breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, MINNEAPOLIS

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

6/10 Okay

Duane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
No soap for the rooms??
Large executive room for a great price. Very much enjoyed the facilities and layout. However, for some reason, there was no soap for the sink or the shower. The front desk had no soap available. I thought this was a standard amenity.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

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

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great space. Grest price.
The hotel is well maintained and we enjoyed the suite. Much better than just a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

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