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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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A multi-story hotel with a prominent logo on the facade, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with flowers.
A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $111
$99 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Place, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, bedside tables with lamps, and a digital clock.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

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

View all photos for Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of trees.

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, bedside tables with lamps, and a digital clock.

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
  • Drake University - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Adventureland - 15 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Casey's Center - 15 min drive - 11.7 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
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cheba Hut - ‬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. 531 out of 692 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 692 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 692 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 692 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 692 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, one of the nicest motels I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very welcoming, we enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms, pool, hot tub, breakfast & staff were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terese

Very clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was super friendly. The pool area was nice and clean as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so clean. The rooms were so clean. There was plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with lots of space, great swimming pool and not too cold, nice hot tub!, good substantial breakfast also. Friendly staff as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. My stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Candida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel breakfast anywhere! Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms. Absolutely recommend and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel nice clea
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel offered everything we need is a perfect day for us and the grandkids
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean - variety for breakfast - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great service, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and was reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shengyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room， friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, quiet, and the staff was very friendly. We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub; those facilities were also very clean. Our room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast not great, just average but all else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cleanest and most comfortable hotel I have ever stayed at. And such an amazing price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was immaculate. Clean from top to bottom. Pool area was super well equipped and maintained. The room was well appointed, clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly, helpful and professional. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and I'm so glad I found a nice, safe hotel for a great price! It's nearby the interstate and very modern. I will keep staying here when I'm in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a variation of eggs & sausage or bacon with your typical other continental offerings (cereal, fruit, muffins, bagels, toast, yogurt). Hotel was near a business park so it was quiet and safe with little traffic nearby. Food & entertainment options nearby. Hotel was on good shape and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast, Prisine clean rooms. pet friendly, Superb staff!! Nice indoor pool great place for adults and kids!! Highly recommend. Location couldnt be better! Soo much to do and excellent restraunts within walking distance!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful warm and clean pool. Very large hot tub. Friendly staff and clean spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026