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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Balcony
39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/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/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Ames hotel with in-room kitchens
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a business center, and dry cleaning.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 53 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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

GrandStay Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Ames
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames
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GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames Iowa
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

6/10 Okay

Maryna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No hot water in the shower in the morning. The water was barely warm. I complained about it but the next morning it was the same. The breakfast options are very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shalini

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

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

6/10 Okay

HARLAN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property needs updating. We had problems with the keys for entering our room and the swimming pool. Breakfast was great and the pool was nice and warm for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

6/10 Okay

DANA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant front desk. Room was not that clean, old chocolate bar stuck in carpet, bed looked slept in. Room needs some work with wood, tile in bathroom, some small holes in sheetrock. The treadmill was broken too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY, LAKEVILLE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JEFFREY, LAKEVILLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value. A bit worn. Bed was good; sofa bed not great.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in guy was happy too see each and every customer, The lady doing breakfast was friendly and working hard too run the desk and breakfast. Best part of staying here starts with your workers and they were great. Thanks for a place to stay this weekend. Will definitely stay there again if coming back to Ames. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Cori

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

Would not stay again

Would not stay again. The hotel in general was not kept up well. Work done cheaply and things that need fixing. Just one example-our closet door was broken off its hinge. Not super clean. Vent was caked with dust. Bathroom had dirt and dust. It was SO hot in our room. Heat was off but it was still 79 degrees. Breakfast was lacking-eggs and sausage were empty. No milk for the cereal. Coffee was terrible. No staff replenishing anything. No front desk worker either. Lots of options in Ames for around this price-I only choose because it was different and thought it would be nice to try. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Very nice accomodations for a very nice price

The rooms were great, 2 TV's worked well for March Madness. I was surprised by the flourescent light bulbs as LED's would save them money and help the environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025