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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(3 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite (Two Queen Bed Extended Stay)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
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 a few minutes from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
  • 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.

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. 373 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 483 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Super Clean and quiet

the whole hotel was beautifully clean. It was even pleasant smelling. Our room was impeccable. The pool and hot tub area was the best ive been in for temperature and cleanliness. The showers had plenty of force and hot water. We stayed 2 days, there was no maid service between the 2 days. But we did not ask for anything either. We were there a tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday there was a nice farmer market behind the hotel with a two man jazz band and outdoor seating until 7ish. It was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was perfect. I actually booked a suite, and I was extremely impressed with everything about the room. I also took advantage (one morning) of the breakfast provided by the hotel, and it was very good as well. Staff was friendly and efficient. It also happens to be very near friends I was visiting, so it was perfect as far as location. I didn't take advantage of the pool or the gym, so I can't speak to those. I've already recommended the hotel to others.
Bedroom
Lounge area
Kitchen
Bath
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely. It has a great hot breakfast included. The indoor pool is huge, and a hot tub too. The service was great! I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just checked in. Good so far.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Missing hardware in bathroom Very uncomfortable furniture
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. I would like to have seen a variety of daily breakfast items, particularly more protein selections. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

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

10/10 Excellent

DAT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adea

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

I will always stay here!

This place is a hidden gem! Walking paths just off the drive. Clean, nice sized, indoor, Jacuzzi, and actual 5' deep pool! Staff is friendly and respectful of your wishes. Breakfast is fresh even to the end of the morning. Halls and door ways are wide and spacious throughout!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Half vacation and fun

It was quiet and the hotel is very clean. They are very clean and staff is courteous of your needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was really fine -- the one huge glitch we were charged 3 times for the room accidentally, but then it took 3 days and multiple promises to fix it, before it finally got handled. so there is really only one issue - management do what you said you'd do, when you said you'd do it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this hotel and stay here every time we come this direction!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, like always!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025