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Reviews of GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1606 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, United States of America

#13 of 25 hotels in Ames

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 377 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    great value in Ames
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    keys to the rooms did not work consistently

    great coffee machine, breakfast options. nice pool and hot tub

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The seperate bedroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    9.0
    If the price stays where it was, I will continue to stay there.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    All good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    7.0
    It was decent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like that breakfast only went until 9am on the weekend. We got in very late the night before so were unable to make it to breakfast. The reason I booked this hotel over another one was because it had breakfast, so I was very disappointed.

    We had a very large room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    7.0
    Great staff, comfortable room, good value for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I know this is a small thing for some people but the coffee machine was not great. Basically instant coffee with powdered creamer. The hot breakfast was available but not very good. Would be nice to have a nicer coffee machine that's available 24 -7 with hot tea as well. There was a couple cleanliness issues. There was a dirty mattress laying in the hallway when we stepped off the elevator and there was some mold in the stairway at the back entry. Even with this said we would definitely stay here again. The staff was great. It's obvious an effort was being made.

    It's a very good value for the price. The one bedroom suite with a separate living room was a nice set up for us. The pool and hot tub are great and there is an adjacent patio which is a nice place to sit in the evening. Breakfast was included.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Quick stop over in Ames, needed fridge for cold food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just a little dated furniture, but still functional!

    Well equipped kitchen with full sized fridge and even salt & pepper!, lots of stores near by, comfortable bed, very clean, breakfast is convenient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We never once had housekeeping service show up to our room without us asking for it and even then it showed up and someone was sleeping in our room and they left. We had to go to the front desk every day for towels poor service poor service.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Although there were some things that I reported on it was a good place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom walls had some splatters in it, the toilet had some red liquid on the base, there was a sofa in the hallway and one of the front entrance door didn’t work.

    The location was convenient, Old. Chicago was delicious, the breakfast was really good, front desk staff was very polite and helpful, the price was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillows were uncomfortable to me.

    Breakfast was more than we expected.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet paper was already used.

    Room was comfortable, spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great value!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dishes in the dishwasher were supposed to be clean … but we don’t think so.

    Nice amount of personal space. Beds were comfortable. Space was clean. Breakfast good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Great value, great breakfast. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Out dated, kitchen at the room we stayed in could use an upgrade. Also the sofa bed we got was not too comfortable.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air conditioner was really loud. Other than that, no issues.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Good value and staff were kind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tv in bedroom would not work.

    Clean easy access to roads but quiet area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Great spot to relax from a full day of driving.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would really like to see a king bed in the bedroom.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not have a complimentary breakfast at all. The first morning, I was there. And the vending machine robbed me of at least $5 when trying to get. Help for that. There was nobody to locate to refund me in my money. So I was out the $5 due to their vending machines as well.

    The price, the cleanliness And location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price for an “no game” weekend was just right.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place at a decent value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The spa wasn't working, which was a large part of our decision to stay there again.

    I like the location and that it is connected to Old Chicago for an excellent dinner option.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncomfortable sofa bad

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was very convenient and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The pool and hot tub were closed

    location was great.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    8.0
    Great value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Access to the unit was a bit of a challenge due to major street repairs, but that's not the fault of the hotel and shouldn't be an issue after the work is complete.

    Spacious rooms with kitchen area and fridge. With two private bedrooms, a couch, and three televisions, it would have been ideal for a family.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked it all

    The sitting area and separate bedroom

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2023

    8.0
    Plenty of space
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The property is older, but well-kept. The kitchens could use more utensils and dishes, but staff provided what might be needed on request. Bathrooms could use a makeover, but clean.

    Large room. Two separate bedrooms with queen beds. Kitchen with full fridge. Several televisions. Quiet location overnight. Pleasant staff. Nearby restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good value for the size and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We’ve stayed here several times when we’ve come to Ames, and no real complaints except that in the span of ten years that we’ve stayed there, there seems to be no upgrades/updates to the furnishings. Also, the bed was not very comfortable

    The location is good and it’s nice to have the separate bedroom and living room areas.

    Stayed in June 2023

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