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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
Exterior
Reception
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Johnston

With a stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Johnston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Wells Fargo Arena.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines MEPS - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Merle Hay Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Living History Farms - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Drake University - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 16 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backpocket Pin & Pixel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

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

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. 230 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 286 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

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

2/10 Terrible

amber

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor costumer service, manager had her daughter running around. It was my son's birthday and the little girl kept coming over for presents and cake. We gave her a piece but the manager didn't try to keep her daughter from interrupting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Great stay!

Brand new hotel with a large pool and hot tub for the kids. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Family friendly

Warm pool with large rooms. Great for a family stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Hornell

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time I have stayed here. Excellent hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Ankeny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is right next back pocket and pixel and close to Walgreens. It’s in a great neighborhood and very clean. Staff was super friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel has a nice size hot tub and pool. Everything clean. Beds a little firm for my choosing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Shianne

Travelled with family
Was wonderful inviting all but night shift not the friendliest looking of people
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shianne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pretty great stay all the staff were very helpful and friendly made you feel welcomed all but the night staff they do not look like they enjoy there jobs not one bit
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Na
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. A light around the headboard wouldn’t turn off and he immediately moved us to another room. Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

Great Stay!

We were staying for Archery State Tournament. We would absolutely stay again. Check in was great. Breakfast has great options and is complimentary. The hotel was clean (this was the first time in a long time I didn't find the need to tear beds apart and check every corner of the room looking for bugs). It is in a good location and has great parking (we have a large truck).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so clean and nice. Staff was helpful. Really good facility and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grand Stay is so clean. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very very clean, friendly front desk, easy check in, lovely experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025