Grandstay Hotel & Suites Ames
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Grandstay Hotel & Suites Ames Review
Located a 10-minute ride from Brunnier Art Museum, the 3-star Grandstay Hotel & Suites Ames offers general facilities such as a lift and a vending machine. The residential hotel is in a business area, a 25-minute stroll from such natural sights as the 14 - acre Butterfly Park.
This Ames hotel treats guests with a complimentary hot buffet breakfast in the restaurant. The property is just 8 minutes on foot from Hickory Park, which serves delectable meals.
The smoke-free property boasts a central location in the heart of Ames, around 10 minutes' drive from Sand Volleyball Courts. The Grandstay Hotel & Suites Ames is conveniently situated 10 minutes' drive away Iowa State University.
Such entertainment attractions as Cinemark Movies 12 are also merely 600 metres away.
This Ames property features 49 air-conditioned rooms, some of which comprise a balcony and a seating area. A microwave oven, coffee and tea making facilities, and a refrigerator are provided for your comfort. A tub and a shower are available in private bathrooms.
Grandstay Hotel & Suites Ames is right next to South 16th Street at South Kellogg Eastbound bus stop.
The accommodation offers a picnic area and a community pool for an additional fee so you could have extra comfort during your stay. The Grandstay Hotel & Suites also has a heated swimming pool. A gym facility, along with fitness classes, is included at this Ames property to help guests maintain their physical well-being. Business travellers will benefit from a xerox and a work desk available at a business centre on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Peaceful brand-new hotel in a traditional style building.
- Particularly good location a 5-minute walk to Cinemark Movies 12.
- Updated rooms with shared bathrooms.
- Some rates include a coffee maker and a kitchenette area.
- Continental breakfast with fresh food options.
- A popular restaurant serves Japanese specialties.
- Exquisite Irish bar.
- Rates are good.
- Occasional complaints about horrible beds.
- A few staff members seemed not very helpful to some vacationers.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- non-smoking rooms
- family rooms
- free wifi
- fitness centre
- free parking
- facilities for disabled guests
- restaurant
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Board games
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Octagon Center for the Arts 2.36 km (1.47 mi.)
- Brookside Park 2.83 km (1.76 mi.)
- Iowa State University 3.51 km (2.18 mi.)
- Butterfly 2.27 km (1.41 mi.)
- Brunnier Art Museum 2.60 km (1.62 mi.)
- Furman Aquatic Center 3.56 km (2.21 mi.)
- Lincoln Highway Statue 3.01 km (1.87 mi.)
- Textile and Clothing Museum 3.69 km (2.29 mi.)