GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Indoor pool
Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom) | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Explore the area

Map
6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (with Chair)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Johnston

At GrandStay Hotel & Suites you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and 2.7 km (1.6 mi) from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. .Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym and Hot tub. Plus you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines MEPS - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Merle Hay Mall - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Living History Farms - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive - 15.2 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 its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee. Free breakfast is available daily. Self parking is free.
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
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.

Languages

English

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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: USD 26.75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hotel Johnston

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GrandStay Hotel & Suites on 27 Apr 2025 start from NZ$159.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Yep, GrandStay Hotel & Suites has a free self car park.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites have a pool?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites has an indoor pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does GrandStay Hotel & Suites serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

No, GrandStay Hotel & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GrandStay Hotel & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 229 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

Jennifer, Rhome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This appears to be a brand-new hotel and it is lovely! Large room. Comfortable beds. We enjoyed the beautiful, pristine pool and hot tub, which are so rare these days. There were rolled towels out on all the tables plus many in the towel reack. Very convenient and thoughtful. Great service staff throughout. Very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is good. But be prepared for biscuits anad gravy rather than eggs and sausage or bacon. Even so, the lovely Chobani Greek yogurt makes up for a lot! Good quality breakfast with real juice, just light on the protein. Parking felt safe. Nice neighborhood. Next door to a town hall type building. We would definitely stay there again! Heartily recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Furniture in room hard as rock. Pool and hot tub dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassady

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean great pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel, great for families!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came for the pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

We will return!

We were impressed with the hotels service, comfort, and convenience location. The place was also spotless!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice new hotel. We stayed for a week and informed the staff they did not need to clean the room every day. We told them when we needed fresh towels and garbage emptied, however garbage did not get emptied until the last day. Pool was broke first 4 days of our stay. Yes I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Zach

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Its was very basic, staff was fine, there is a $50 fee in case you take something which is dumb, but it is what it is i suppose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable mattress, nice size room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here nice and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ondrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful new hotel. The only negative was that the breakfast area was not fully stocked in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed on News Years Eve. Everything was wonderful. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azalin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate how everything was so clean and well put together, everyone was super nice and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shengyi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
brand new hotel very clean. They have a large pool which my kids liked. The breakfast ends at 9 am, which is a little early.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John D.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was really nice. The front desk people were awol. Not sure where they were disappearing to
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024