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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi
Indoor pool
Basic Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $122
$109 nightly
$122 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

Explore the area

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6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Place, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom) | Free WiFi

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair) | Free WiFi

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Johnston

With a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Johnston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. .This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Adventureland - 14 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Casey's Center - 15 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 18 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Backpocket Pin & Pixel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cheba Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour 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 76 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 26.75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 26.75 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel Johnston

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 629 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel nice clea
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Candida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean - variety for breakfast - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great service, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very clean. The pool & hot tub were GREAT…the pool was refreshing & not cold like most hotel pools, & the hot tub was huge. The breakfast was a little disappointing, but not terrible. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool. Extremely friendly staff. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable and the location worked out well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice new property. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that the pool was heated, also love that it was open till midnight. Used the gym which was also very nice. Breakfast was also very good. Definantly reccommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, indoor pool and spa
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious, clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Pool was great for our kids! Super clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great suite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, staff was responsive and the breakfast was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean staff was great. Weird smellbin the elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here when I am in Johnston Iowa! This is the best hotel in the area and everyone is so friendly here. The breakfast is amazing! The neds are so comfor6. And the pool and work out eoom very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and very kind helpful staff all around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, staff AAA+++
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pool, hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026