StayInn - Grand Forks

Hotels
Independent
6.4 (148 reviews)
1000 N 42nd St, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58203 , Grand Forks , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
ATM/banking
Golfing nearby
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Recently updated
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unsafe location
Misleading pictures

Categories

Cleanliness
5.54
Multiple mentions of dirty rooms and unpleasant odors.
Service
8.01
Staff was friendly and helpful, though there were some check-in issues.
Location
6.55
Described as feeling unsafe and unkempt, affecting guest comfort.
Room Quality
6
Rooms had issues like broken blinds, running toilets, and noise complaints.
Amenities
6.53
Limited amenities with some issues like no breakfast as advertised.
Value for Money
6.49
Guests felt they got what they paid for, but with numerous caveats.
Food and Beverage
5.54
Continental breakfast was very basic with few options.
Overall Experience
6.51
Overall mixed feelings with some positive aspects overshadowed by major complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 08:33

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Stay Inn in Grand Forks, where every stay feels like a getaway.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in our complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. For those cravings later in the day, take advantage of our room service option during limited hours to enjoy delicious meals at your leisure.

Modern Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel. Relax in our common area equipped with a television, or grab a snack from our vending machine at any time.

Spacious Rooms
Unwind in one of our 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Enjoy your favorite shows with cable programming, and refresh in private bathrooms complete with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Don't miss out on this inviting experience. Book your stay at Stay Inn today!

Important information:

  • Up to 3 children 13 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GFK

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 148 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.54
Service: 8.01
Location: 6.55
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6.53
Value for Money: 6.49
Food and Beverage: 5.54
Overall Experience: 6.51
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Mason
2
Pros:

Dirty

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Jamie family
2
Pros:

This place REEKED of marijuana and cigarettes!!!

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Sara family
2
Pros:

The pictures are very misleading
The outside of the building looks like it houses criminal activity inside like the drug movies
We would not even get out of our car
The windows of the rooms had broken blinds blankets hanging for drapes people loitering in the parking lot

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Renae friends
2
Pros:

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2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Janet family
2
Pros:

Dirty and smell of marijuana. Running toilet

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Ken
4
Pros:

This was a late arrival and we may have got last room.
Staff fixed tv immediately.
However, the room reeked of fresh paint- my wife barely got any sleep. Odor was so bad we opened the window despite freezing temp and no screen on wondow..toilet would not flush.
No glasses, no hangers. Entrance door jamb was binding. Had to use toilet in reception area and it was filthy and no hand soap.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
B
Byron
6
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and appeared new. Hotel was under remodel but this room was newly remodeled but it needed a good mirror and window sill cleaning. Floor was clean as was linen. Towels were very soft. Staff was great. Was noisy in hallway.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Merlin
6
Get what you pay for
Pros:

Get what you pay for / very load party people Friday nite / not very secure building / door to hallway was broken / limited hot water / bath towel for floor has cigarette burns on it

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Tim
4
Pros:

They didn’t have my reservation when we checked in so we didn’t have a king sized bed as we had requested. It took a long time for the desk person to find us a room to check into when we arrived although she did finally find us one.
It was noisy all night with people coming and going making it difficult to sleep. The room was clean.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Tony
4
Pros:

It's cheap, so expect cockroaches and other bugs. The continental breakfast is bare bones serving essentially old bread and bagels. Sunny D for juice option, and milk for cereal. The toaster is almost broken down. Some staff are nice, others severely rude. Limited electrical outlets no usb for phones. The wifi is surprisingly fast.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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tim
10
Pros:

Room was very clean. Hotel has recently been updated & new owners now the hotel is so much better rooms are very nice & it feels so much safer to stay staff ate friendly and helpful. Before the new owners the place was run down & it didn't feel safe to stay. Overall I love how it is now.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
B
Brian
4
Pros:

No breakfast as advertised, rooms were smelly and not clean, air conditioning units in the rooms were noisy and inefficient.

Dirt piled up in the hallways, any noise in neighboring rooms and in the hallway could be heard clearly in the rooms as there was visible gaps in the doors.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Tony
2
Pros:

Room was clean and that's where it ends. Outlets didn't work. New TV and Fridges but no breakfast even though they have a large dining area. No early check in. The area is a dump and easily the worst hotel in town after they demolished the other fleabag hotels.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
R
Richard
8
Pros:

Good value. Clean and comfortable. Only negative - the hairdryer was inop.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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aimee
2
Pros:

I didn’t stay there property was run down with garbage outside, did not feel safe so just lost my money

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
M
Melissa
10
Pros:

The staff here is super friendly and was able to help us efficiently with any questions we had!

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
M
Mark
6
rocking toilet when you sit
Pros:

parking was very close and convenient, hotel staff was great, very nice friendly and helpful, I got an early check in give them and A+
I was told the property was under construction/remodeling so there was no breakfast due to that
the bed was so nice, very comfortable with the whitest clean sheets
there is a computer in the lobby with a printer that is so old, I"m guessing 20 yrs old it can barely turn itself on, I had a short 2 pg document I could have printed but no dice
the walls to the building are paper thin you can hear everything and the halls acoustics allow for a strong echo every time a door is shut down the hall
two of the three drawers in the dresser had debris in them, in other words hadn't been cleaned
I did not use the AC nor the microwave.
the brand new fridge and flat screen were great though
the toilet tank lid had rounded corners while the tank was rectangular, a total mismatch
the toilet itself rocked significantly when you sat down on it but did not leak water when you flushed
no towel holders so you had to hang damp towels on the coat rack the desk chair made you feel like you're sliding off to the left

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
H
HOLLY
2
Pros:

The hallways smelled like weed. There was a party in the parking lot. Loud music. I had to leave.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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JESSE partner
4
Pros:

The person at the front desk was nice. The hotel itself was not clean. We chose not to stay there.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
E
Erin
8
Pros:

I needed a bed and a shower and this place provided, plus it was clean. It was clear a recent remodel had been done, but they hadn't yet gotten to the bathrooms. But for the price, this place was perfect for what we needed.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee