GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Balcony
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 408 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Ames hotel with in-room kitchens
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a business center, and dry cleaning.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 53 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a restaurant on site.

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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch 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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 2 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

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

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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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a well used feel, but up kept for the most part. Hot tub was down for maintenance, front door was in need of maintenance. Staff was excellent and friendly. Breakfast was well stocked, rooms clean comfortably and well used.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Locks on doors needed new batteries, several minutes to get cards to unlock door. Dishwasher not functioning, dirty dishes were left in dishwasher, not checked before renting room to new customers. Front desk was informed of situations. Otherwise, was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lue

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Goood
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price, good service, big room. Bed was Very firm, not the best night’s sleep. Really clean and in good shape.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pictures were so deserving, disappointed right from the start when our keys wouldn't work for the doors, then to see the pool and how small it was and no towels, then informed the hot tub was not working which was a main thing we wanted to do. after getting to our room, it was a lot smaller than it looked in pictures and only 2 towels were left, we have 5 kids and 2 dogs with us so 1 roll of toilet paper and 2 towels wasnt going to cut it. also didnt get any of the requested items i asked for when reserving the room and the trash bags were so small and ripped so we had a bunch of garbage we could get rid of the entire weekend. it was an ok place for the price and no notice complaints but needs some work done and upkeep and more supplies offered would help and a notice of broken amenities would be nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was broken. Shower didn't work properly. Breakfast was limited. Pool was fine, but small,no towels. Room was spacious with a nice kitchenette option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice and clean. Breakfast was good and the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025