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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Exterior
Balcony
Lobby
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Ames

GrandStay Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of Ames, within a 10-minute walk of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Iowa State University. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Ames hotel include Ames Dog Park and Main Street Cultural District.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Park - ‬7 min walk
  • Panera Bread

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and fitness centre
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly GrandStay Hotel & Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ames hotel.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 53 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 cot

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 2 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 35 lb per pet
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Yep, GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a free self car park.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have a pool?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 6 AM to midnight.

Is GrandStay Hotel & Suites family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that GrandStay Hotel & Suites is a hit with families.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is offered daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

No, GrandStay Hotel & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Yep, you can grab a meal at GrandStay Hotel & Suites's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heramb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Understaffed

The facility was clean and convenient for our trip. The entry key stopped working and I could not find staff to reset it. Nice breakfast but again no staff to get help on questions and needs. We got by. The checkin fellow was efficient and friendly. The owner need to clone him.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Fixer upper

It’s an older hotel but did the job. We all slept fine, shared a meal, enjoyed a pool only ( hot tub broken). If you don’t like to glamour this is not your place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra, Lake View

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place its our go to. This time though the hot tub and pool were closed and i was looking forward to that for my back injury. I dont know what it is about Ames they have motels that close their pools etc. The top of the fridge was very dusty and someone had wrote stuff in it other then that the staff was wonderful the room was spacious we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Alot of scuffs and scratches in paint but overall a decent place to stay in a pinch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mac

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had an unpleasant smell. Kitchenette was filthy. Couch smelled and had odd stains on it. One tv didn’t work. Pool area was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying here. Clean, helpful staff, dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place clean and friendly small pool but it was nice and warm and the hot tub was down for mattince unfortunately but all in all a great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great value

Very clean, modern, quiet motel, very comfortable and reasonable price. Close to lots of restaurants and easy to get to from the main roads.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand Stay appears to be a newer facility so everything was very clean and functional. My needs are pretty simple: a comfortable bed and working shower. The suite was far more than I needed, but would be quite suitable for a longer stay. The parking lot is rather small and not very convenient for parking my car and small trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Connie

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

6/10 Okay

Alissa

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Normal stay. The building is old and updated. Room was spacious. Lots of food and shopping nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traveled with a pet .lobby was clean. Room was very clean bed was comfortable plenty of pillows shower was hot and plenty of pressure short carpet in rooms help keep the noise down .had problems with the card key in the middle of the night and had to get it reprogramed . Which it did not totally resolve the issue. Good value for the price. Would definitely consider staying again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

It seems like it was a nice place to stay in its glory days. It has been a while since then. I'm normally very kind and lenient with reviews. However, there were some things that lowered the rating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
We checked in at 9:30 pm and the breakfast area had not been cleaned up from that morning and there was a pan of scrambled eggs still sitting there! Hot tub wasn’t working, our bathroom had water damage on walls, and the kitchenette in our room had no dishes or cookware.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Excellent value. Large
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Old, dirty and scetchy staff. Whirl pool was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025