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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Des Moines MEPS
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪10 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)

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
(12 reviews)
  • 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)

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
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

Suite (King Extended Stay, Private Bedroom)

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 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).

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 5 min drive
  • Drake University - 10 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive
  • Hy Vee Hall - 13 min drive

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 spa 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

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

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

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

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. Clean, spacious room. Good breakfast and wonderful staff. Pool was great and we would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms & beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New and rockin!
This hotel is only two months old and that ROCKED! Everything was so fresh and clean. The beds were comfortable. The service was awesome! The front desk people were pleasant and conversational. They took great care of us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast was very good with several options. Staff was very friendly. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, St Cloud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceedingly clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to locate! Needs signage on Merle Hay Road!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, Indianapolis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT Place to stay - nice and quiet and clean!!
Loved staying here. We go to the Johnston Iowa area almost every month and So excited to see this hotel open. Great location. Would have loved to see maybe fruit bars or fruit options for breakfast. I may have missed it thought. Parking was Great the front desk crew was Amazing and so Friendly and Helpful!! Would have loved to have a little more water pressure in the shower but Loved it All and will definitely be staying again next time we go for Thanksgiving and Christmas!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Des Moines! The property is definitely brand new and spotless, which made for a really pleasant experience. The breakfast was quite good, offering a nice variety to start the day off right. The staff were incredibly helpful and made sure everything was perfect during my visit. I truly appreciated their hospitality and attention to detail. I will absolutely plan on returning here on my next visit to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and new, comfortable for short stay
Nice new hotel. Pool and hot tubs are big and nice. Workout room is small and only one treadmill. Breakfast was great however Sunday they had limited choices and ran out of some foods.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malachi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New Hotel and Amazing Service
We got an amazing deal on this hotel. The location was about a month old and the staff was very accommodating! They shared that it’s a new location and if there were any needs to reach out! Breakfast was delicious. Bed were comfortable. The pool and hot tub were both clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, newer property so it was very clean. Enjoyed my stay and will probably book again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Brownsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly excellent staff. Genuinely care.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024