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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

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

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Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Johnston

In Johnston .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and 6 miles (10 km) of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum with a stay here. Also, Merle Hay Mall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Saylorville Lake is within 6 miles (10 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, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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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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 Sunday and Monday:
  • 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.

Property 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

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 208 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

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

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was not good at all but the rest of the hotel was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Hornell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint was the temperature of the pool room. Really cold for anyone who is wet. Other than that the hotel is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice stay. Staff was great and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Great hotel and staff. Will be staying here again!
The hotel was great, we were able to check in a bit early due to their very generous staff members. Breakfast had a nice selection with different main courses the two mornings we were there. Swimming pool had amazing hours, that we felt like we didn’t need to rush any of our time before it closed for the night. Having our stay close before Christmas, it was sweet that they had Elf on a Shelf, which my son absolutely loved. He kept wanting to go to lobby to see what the elf had done or where it moved to. Only thing that I felt was a little of an inconvenience, was the ice maker was only located on the first floor, which our room was on the 4th floor. Definitely will be choosing this hotel again when we come back to visit family in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YURIY, BEL AIRE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, safe, quiet hotel to stay! Breakfast was very tasty and the Kitchen lady was very nice and welcoming us! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
This hotel was one of the cleanest, and most lovely hotels we have stayed in and was a great value! I would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family enjoyed staff. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Montesha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Absolutely beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem!
Clean, quiet, comfortable. Very nice breakfast selection. One of the nicest properties I have stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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 in the city center right next to the new Johnston city hall. Supermarket, restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in process was very slow
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dragana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was great! I was shocked at how clean and modern it was. By far one of the best hotels we stayed for that price. The breakfast was also very good! Will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean! Bed was a bit hard for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely cleans and friendly staff! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk associate was really friendly and helpful. It was a nice quiet stay. Beautiful facility, clean room, the pool area was clean and the perfect temperature. The free breakfast and parking was icing on the cake. Looking to book again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Segala

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024