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GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, 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 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Extended Stay)

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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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 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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.
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 daily
  • 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
  • 10 minutes by car from Drake University 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 available daily. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 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

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. 317 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 405 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

8/10 Good

Marisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff new clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Very Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception at the desk was not friendly, she barely spoke with me. She had no information about basic stuff. The breakfast was minimal and they closed out everything at sharp 9!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nightmare

First the key didn’t work had to go back the desk then the room was so dirty pizza boxes and pillows on floor. So back down to the desk again. Room we got was ok but floor was dirty! Was told the hot tub and pool was open until 12PM. I was looking forward to that after a 12 hour drive but that didn’t happen because there were 20 teenagers in the hot tub and pool. So one more disappointment. Students were running around in halls and knocking on peoples doors and yelling in their rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay- both check-in and check-out staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and set to a comfortable temperature. I also appreciate having breakfast provided as part of the stay- thank you! I will definitely stay again for future business meetings, and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area. Next to city hall and Johnston town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Liana

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Great pool hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Magnolia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new property. Everything nice, beds, pillows, hot tub, walk-in shower ada, breakfast variety.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the best hotel I’ve stayed at in years!!! Super kind, helpful staff, clean, quiet and perfect location. Great experience! 10/10!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was excellent very helpful motel was very clean and pool/hot tub was perfect breakfast had lots of options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We're doin a road trip from Colorado to Michigan and has been by far our favorite hotel the only complaint was the pool was cold
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

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

Great place to stay

This was a wonderful experience, clean, friendly,nice pool and hot tub, slept great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan or Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is a nice wine bar next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Storm Lake

Excellent service, the rooms were very nice of
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady was super helpful & respectful! Wish I would’ve gotten her name, she was new & was very understanding with our stay. I was wanting to do my deposit on my credit card & she was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025