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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1606 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Octagon Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Bedroom (Accessible, 1 bedroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 408 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ames

GrandStay Hotel & Suites places you within a short walk of Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and within a mile (2 km) of Ames Dog Park. This hotel has 53 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Ames Movies 12 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Country Gables Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Reiman Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

At GrandStay Hotel & Suites, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a business center, and express check-out.
39-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Pet weight must not exceed 35 lbs per pet
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 a fire extinguisher and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-5 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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GrandStay Residential Suites Ames
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GrandStay Hotel & Suites on Apr 7, 2026 start from $98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

This hotel is located in Ames within a short 7-minute walk of Cinemark Ames Movies 12. You'll also find Reiman Gardens and Main Street Cultural District within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites include a casino?

No, GrandStay Hotel & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6 AM and midnight.

Is GrandStay Hotel & Suites a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and free wired internet as well as an indoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, GrandStay Hotel & Suites serves free on-the-go breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will GrandStay Hotel & Suites allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at GrandStay Hotel & Suites for a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at GrandStay Hotel & Suites that offer a balcony.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Lake in the Hills

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All qas good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honest review. I should have known that pulling into the lot would have been a clear understanding about what my stay would consist of. Whoever does snow removal, that contract should be termed. Large patches of ice throughout the whole lot made it very dangerous just getting out of the car. Checking in was quick and easy. When I got to my room, immediately I could smell someone’s disgustingly stale home cooked meal from resident or staffs past. There chair stained with what appeared to be vomit or that meal I indicated earlier (cleaned up but stain residue permanently imprinted on the fabricated chair). The bathroom had blood on the wall. The bathroom tub drain was all jacked up. When the first the thing you do when entering the room is check under the covers and mattress for bed bugs, the stay isn’t going well. Immediately I addressed the issue with staff. Brought him to the room so he’s aware of the issues. He switched us to the room across the haul, and even though it was cleaner than the previous room it definitely did not meet my standard, but at this point it was 11:30 at night. Woke up at 7 left at 8. At this point didn’t even attempt a possibly decent breakfast. We left. Made my wife feel unsafe and that’s not okay to me. The clerk did well handling my situation didn’t make excuses just examined and resolved. There was, what appeared to be an employee living there walking around barefoot in shorts talking to staff helping them with advice, creeped us the Eff out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean quick stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Size of the room and what it offered
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesn't look like much from the outside but the rooms appear to be renovated and are very clean. Plenty of hot water in the shower, spacious bathroom and a large frig in the room. Breakfast consists of waffles and biscuits & gravy....not much but it is tasty. Lobby is nice and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Hotel is located close to Iowa State campus. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. Blood stains on pull out sofa bed, told manager about it and they dismissed us. Shower tub didn’t drain so the water just sat there and didn’t drain for the next person. How we even paid $150.00 for a bloody, unhygienic run down room is a crime. Most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

M. Lynn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Air and heat worked very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice big suite. Easy access to front desk and kitchen. Hotel had a nice feel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanja

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager gave us an upgrade when he learned we were there for my brother’s funeral. Very thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Will never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not believe our room was cleaned before we were given the keys to it—greasy bathroom counter, dishes in dishwasher, big red acrylic nail on bedroom floor, and missing towels. The shower head was lined with mold as was the trim along the bathroom floor. Neither the shower nor the bathroom sink would drain so when showering, you had to do so fast enough so that the tub wouldn’t overflow. We did not see a cleaning cart or staff cleaning any rooms the entire time we were there. We would not stay here again unless we could not find a room literally anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we entered the room there was an odor. We realized the shower curtain had no liner so it got wet and mildewed which stunk. There were no bath towels, just hand towels. We had to request some. The next night we came back and a washcloth was hanging up on the hand towel rack. No shower floor mat either
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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