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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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Basic Double Room
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Place, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a hot tub. Free weekend breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. 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.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites, you'll be within walking distance of Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served on weekends
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and 13 minutes from Casey's Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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 served on weekends. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 430 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 552 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frank, CARROLL

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengyi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice and warm that is all that matters
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, staff was responsive and the breakfast was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room. Seemed new. We had dead flies in bed and window. No bath gel in the shower. Breakfast was good with hot and cold items.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and very kind helpful staff all around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tressa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was almost too warm. But tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was very quiet with clean, spacious rooms. The breakfast was not very good. We would definitely stay at this hotel again as the hotel was great, easy to walk to restaurants and grocery stores, and a nice walking path across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassady

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the pool and hot tub! The breakfast is good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went with family for a weekend getaway. Main want was a pool and hot tub. The hot tub was open the first night but closed the second night. However the pool was very warm. We spent hours in the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my two nights stay. Your front desk lady was so professional and nice who answered all my questions and resolved the heating issue in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was super clean. The pool was nice and warm, plus large! Staff was amazing and enjoyed talking with them. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed 4 times. Everytime has been flawless. One tip: the tub is slippery....hand grips would help this 73 yr old
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not fresh, it had been sitting for hours and there was not a good variety to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Close to dining options and the rooms were very big. Would def stay again if in the area. Lots of well lit parking.
King room, fridge and desk on left
Bathtub
King room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025