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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi
Indoor pool
Lobby
Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom) | Private kitchenette
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$95
$85 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Explore the area

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6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Place, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
    ‪2 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)

Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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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 Casey's Center and Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters.

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Casey's Center - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Iowa State University - 38 min drive - 32.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Backpocket Pin & Pixel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 76 accommodations with air conditioning. 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 is available to keep you connected.
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.

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. 370 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 480 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. I would like to have seen a variety of daily breakfast items, particularly more protein selections. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAT

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

10/10 Excellent

Adea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will always stay here!

This place is a hidden gem! Walking paths just off the drive. Clean, nice sized, indoor, Jacuzzi, and actual 5' deep pool! Staff is friendly and respectful of your wishes. Breakfast is fresh even to the end of the morning. Halls and door ways are wide and spacious throughout!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Half vacation and fun

It was quiet and the hotel is very clean. They are very clean and staff is courteous of your needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was really fine -- the one huge glitch we were charged 3 times for the room accidentally, but then it took 3 days and multiple promises to fix it, before it finally got handled. so there is really only one issue - management do what you said you'd do, when you said you'd do it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this hotel and stay here every time we come this direction!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, like always!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Quiet

Love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augusta

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will love to stay at this property again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jana, Ankeny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and new. Room is very spacious, as is the bathroom. There was an issue with our mini fridge leaking water, but was resolved after bringing to the attention of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A grand 2 night stay

Very nice, clean, updated hotel that's easy to access and in a quiet, safe area. Bed wasn't the most comfortable but not terrible, with good pillows. Room was spacious, clean, and cozy. Breakfast was normal continental items and well stocked. Pool/aera was excellent size and temperature with an amazing hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025