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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hilton Coliseum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Breakfast included
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The price is $99
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$111 total
includes taxes & fees
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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 hot tub, and a business center.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

In addition to an indoor pool, GrandStay Hotel & Suites provides a hot tub 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
  • Hot tub
  • 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

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
Grandstay Residential Hotel Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames Iowa
GrandStay Hotel Ames
GrandStay
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 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

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Clean quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Pool and hot tub down. Restaurant closed down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wasn’t bad for the price, but this property had quite a few maintenance issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Man at check-in was super helpful and kind after a stressful day!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

RICHARD

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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