With a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Ames, within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ames Dog Park and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Country Gables Park.
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 in Ames with free breakfast and a fitness center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 39-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of GrandStay Hotel & Suites, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 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 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
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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GrandStay Residential Suites Ames
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Has a well used feel, but up kept for the most part. Hot tub was down for maintenance, front door was in need of maintenance. Staff was excellent and friendly. Breakfast was well stocked, rooms clean comfortably and well used.
Lee
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Douglas
Travelled with family
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Locks on doors needed new batteries, several minutes to get cards to unlock door. Dishwasher not functioning, dirty dishes were left in dishwasher, not checked before renting room to new customers. Front desk was informed of situations. Otherwise, was a great place to stay.
pictures were so deserving, disappointed right from the start when our keys wouldn't work for the doors, then to see the pool and how small it was and no towels, then informed the hot tub was not working which was a main thing we wanted to do. after getting to our room, it was a lot smaller than it looked in pictures and only 2 towels were left, we have 5 kids and 2 dogs with us so 1 roll of toilet paper and 2 towels wasnt going to cut it. also didnt get any of the requested items i asked for when reserving the room and the trash bags were so small and ripped so we had a bunch of garbage we could get rid of the entire weekend. it was an ok place for the price and no notice complaints but needs some work done and upkeep and more supplies offered would help and a notice of broken amenities would be nice as well.
Hot tub was broken. Shower didn't work properly. Breakfast was limited.
Pool was fine, but small,no towels. Room was spacious with a nice kitchenette option.
While i was picking the rooms online i was under the impression i was to receive a smoking room because some of the rooms clearly stated NON SMOKING room while others did not. While checking in I was told that they are a smoke free hotel. It wasn't a huge deal for me, I was more bothered by the lack of clarity about it online..