GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $105
$94 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Cinemark Ames Movies 12
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Bedroom (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ames

With a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ames Dog Park and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Country Gables Park.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ames Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬20 min walk

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 39-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of GrandStay Hotel & Suites, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a restaurant on site.

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 a fire extinguisher and 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
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and hrlpful. The rooms were large, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and when i checked in they welcomed me back didnt even have to tell them who i was.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was very clean and staff were welcoming. Great Wi-Fi and expansive breakfast choices. But it could use some maintenance to repair loose baseboards and chipping paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and location was good. Decent value for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the set up!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Rooms are showing some wear and tear.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Room set up was wonderful. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Good breakfast. Needs updating!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gage

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice room, amenities, and service. Hot tub that was advertised is no longer there and there was dirty dishes in the dishwasher in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Urime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so impressed on how clean this place was that I will be staying here for the remainder of my assignment in Ames! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Digna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ABID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom. Overall, safe and clean environment. Excellent breakfast with variety to choose from. Courteous front desk fellow. Great to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean quick stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Urime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy is so pleasant and accommodating. He knows I work nights so tried to place me in rooms that don’t have occupants nearby. That alone is extremely appreciated. The rooms here have always been spotless. I’ve stayed here several occasions for work and have never been disappointed. Excellent upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Clean room, decent breakfast and area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was a bit different than I thought. The beds sagged in the middle. the dishwasher the stove and the fridge all did not work or did not work well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice big suite. Easy access to front desk and kitchen. Hotel had a nice feel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Amenities
It is a very nice property for the cost of staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was dirty, stains on curtains and furniture and bedding. Stayed in winter, window had large draft. Staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I left . Not up to a standard of rating . Mislead
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026