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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Ames hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Hot tub
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Corner/local shop
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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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About the area

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010

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

GrandStay Hotel & Suites puts you a short five-minute drive from Iowa State University. Guests can relax at the Hot tub, work out at the fitness centre or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An indoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and size.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 53 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, up to 16 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Braille signage
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

GrandStay Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames
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GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames Iowa
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
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Frequently asked questions

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, GrandStay Hotel & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6 AM to midnight.
Are pets allowed at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 16 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at GrandStay Hotel & Suites and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy fun activities nearby such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing, and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. GrandStay Hotel & Suites also has a fitness centre and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near GrandStay Hotel & Suites?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a fridge.
What's the area around GrandStay Hotel & Suites like?
GrandStay Hotel & Suites puts you in the heart of Ames. Popular attractions include Iowa State University, which is 4 minutes away by car.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great price/Good Stay
Overall it was a great stay, very friendly staff clean (the shower drain needed hair pulled out). The mattresses need replaced, super hard and definitely worn in. Would also be nice with they through on some bedbug protectors, but had no rating on the facility. The breakfast was your typical breakfast, just wish their was a little more variety, same things served for 3/4 of our days.
Evan, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Used to be a great place to stay!
The GrandStay hotel is a hotel that we stay at most of the time we come down to visit our son and his family and normally, have really good luck. This time it was quite different. When we got to a room, we found that the dishes in the dishwasher were gross, and no dishwasher pods, bags of trash in the cabinets, and very few utensils. We went down to the desk to tell him all these things and he sent us on our way with some plastic silverware, napkins, and only one pouch of dishwasher soap. This was that we could clean the dishes in the apartment. We had a three night four day stay. On day two there was a woman in the breakfast area with her little dog in her arms for 15 minutes. She was getting her food, coffee, juice, eggs, waffles, etc. The entire time while holding that little dog. Stated this to the front desk...oh, well. I'm almost a platinum member and was not given any compensation or up-grade. We will definitely be choosing another hotel line.
Kathy, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Risa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SCOTT, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amanda, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Dirty and run down
Dirty, musty smelling, booking photos didnt match. Hot tub out of order, ceiling dripping above pool. Toilet wouldnt stop running, burned out bulbs, 2nd tv wouldn't work, dirty dishes in dishwasher and no detergent available, broken drawers. Shower had too much pressure, went all over floor and never got hot even at 630 am. Only positive is the large space
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Clean quiet and comfortable
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Wasn’t bad for the price, but this property had quite a few maintenance issues.
Terry, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

RICHARD, 6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Better than a small Short Term Rental
We liked the extra space and kitchen area even in a standard suite. We normally prefer short term rentals for this reason, but would definitely stay here again because GrandStay offers the same without the additional cleaning and service fees. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was basic and again something you wouldn’t from a STR. The location is excellent - walking distance to everything!! The hotel is a little dated but still not bad. Multiple light bulbs (>6) were burnt out but the front service provided replacements. There were some stains on the walls, especially by the vents, the couch was a little dusty, but generally the facility looked and smelled clean. The sleeper sofa was a bit uncomfortable, but it was still nice to have an extra bed for my daughter to sleep in the living room. I read some negative reviews, but I imagine during a busy football or other big event weekend, it’s possible that cleaning shortcuts may take place, but we would definitely look to stay here again if available.
Neil, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Karen, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, very comfortable. Breakfast was awesome!
Brian, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Sheryl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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!
Randall, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Stephanie, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

chris, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michele, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Have stayed here many times. Seemed a little tired looking. Thursday breakfast was almost empty at 810 and it didnt ed until 9.
M. Lynn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Duane, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

mark, 1-night family trip
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