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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ames with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Welcome to GrandStay, where a grand entrance sets the tone for a memorable stay.
Two single beds with white linens and throw blankets, a framed picture, and a gray armchair.
Guests can enjoy a convenient kitchen area with a dining table and modern appliances.
Relax by the fire pit in a serene outdoor space with comfortable seating and a beautiful lawn.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable sofa, and a wooden staircase leading to an upper level.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 11.47 Ping (38 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13.6 Ping (45 square meters)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Combined shower/tub, 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16.95 Ping (56 square meters)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13.60 Ping (45 square meters)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Hotel near Iowa State University
Consider a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • 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

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 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 window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–midnight.

Is GrandStay Hotel & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is GrandStay Hotel & Suites located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Iowa State University. Ames Dog Park and Main Street Cultural District are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1006 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, good room and staff, limited breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

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

6/10 Okay

Abby

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great, the rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was ok, could have used filling. The ice machine did not work too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean basic place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
For as much as this propery charges you would think you would get the same quality and convienience as a name bra d hotel. Bed was cheap and uncomfortable.furniture was dated and cusions worn out. Bathroom was spacious but the only bath towels were in a wet pile in the shower and no other bath towels in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jefferson

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire place was run down and not kept well. The carpets were filthy. The furnishings were worn out and needed to be replaced. It is too bad they let this property fall into such bad shape. The rooms are spacious and the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk is always so caring
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice and clean. Breakfast was good and the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s very nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Small bedroom space small tv terrible breakfast. Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place especially for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Nandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Iowa State
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay. No problems.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff, breakfast was decent, clean, and perfect for pets. Outdated and bed wasn't comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025