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Located in the central Iowa city of Ames, this hotel is just 1 mile from Iowa State University. It serves a hot buffet breakfast every morning and features an indoor pool. A full kitchenette and a seating area with a sofa bed are part of every room at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames. They also include free Wi-Fi access and Bath and Body Works toiletries. An on-site convenience store is also part of the GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames. North Grand Mall is 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Brunnier Art Museum is 2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 queen beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 full beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Veronica
    United States of America United States of America
    For the prize: the rooms were comfortable. Breakfast had a good selection, the hot breakfast changed everyday. The coffee was amazing! The staff up front were very helpful and friendly.
  • Margaret
    United States of America United States of America
    You just could not beat the price!! We loved the spaciousness of our room. The room felt a bit more like a mini apartment. Enjoyed having a restaurant attached to the hotel.
  • Elissa
    United States of America United States of America
    The price for an “no game” weekend was just right.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Old Chicago Bar and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American

Amenities of GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames on this page.

    • Check-in at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames include:

      • Suite
      • Apartment

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames is 1.4 miles from the center of Ames. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames has 1 restaurant:

      • Old Chicago Bar and Restaurant

    • The prices at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • Buffet

    • GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Swimming pool
      • Fitness