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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
$95
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Place, Des Moines MEPS
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Merle Hay Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, 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) | 1 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 | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, 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) | 1 bedroom, 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 | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, 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 this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
In addition to an indoor pool, GrandStay Hotel & Suites provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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. 337 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 434 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

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

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Lighting in bathroom is terrible. Never got housekeeping. Breakfast is very basic. Place was clean but it’s brand new. No adhesives in the tub/shower. Was not impressed with the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel with amazing staff! Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was so very pleasant and nice including the manager. !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, made sure everything was perfect for us. Good breakfast, very clean and modern setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eboniqka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff new clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Very Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception at the desk was not friendly, she barely spoke with me. She had no information about basic stuff. The breakfast was minimal and they closed out everything at sharp 9!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nightmare

First the key didn’t work had to go back the desk then the room was so dirty pizza boxes and pillows on floor. So back down to the desk again. Room we got was ok but floor was dirty! Was told the hot tub and pool was open until 12PM. I was looking forward to that after a 12 hour drive but that didn’t happen because there were 20 teenagers in the hot tub and pool. So one more disappointment. Students were running around in halls and knocking on peoples doors and yelling in their rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay- both check-in and check-out staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and set to a comfortable temperature. I also appreciate having breakfast provided as part of the stay- thank you! I will definitely stay again for future business meetings, and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area. Next to city hall and Johnston town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Liana

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Great pool hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Magnolia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new property. Everything nice, beds, pillows, hot tub, walk-in shower ada, breakfast variety.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the best hotel I’ve stayed at in years!!! Super kind, helpful staff, clean, quiet and perfect location. Great experience! 10/10!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was excellent very helpful motel was very clean and pool/hot tub was perfect breakfast had lots of options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025