GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston-Des Moines, IA

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6215 Merle Hay Road , Johnston , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Modern room
Affordable
Cons:
Breakfast options
Rowdy guests
No bathtub stopper

Categories

Cleanliness
9.43
Consistently praised for cleanliness in various reviews.
Service
9.9
Staff described as accommodating and friendly, enhancing the overall stay.
Location
9.64
Convenient location with easy access to dining and attractions.
Room Quality
9.39
Modern and spacious rooms, though some found the mattress firm.
Amenities
9.12
Good amenities, though some areas for improvement noted such as breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.38
Considered a great value for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast options received mixed reviews; room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.9
General sentiment indicates a highly positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 03:48

Property Description

Modern Accommodations & Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our well-equipped rooms and suites, complete with free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs.

Convenient Location
Enjoy easy access to top attractions such as the Iowa Events Center, Hy-Vee Hall, and Science Center of Iowa, all within a short distance from the hotel.

Complimentary Services
Indulge in complimentary perks including free private parking and a cozy on-site bar, creating a memorable stay for our guests.

Book your stay at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston-Des Moines, IA today for a delightful experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 9.43
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 9.39
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9.9
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Lund • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Brill • couple • us
6
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • us
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was a newer hotel. Very clean. Excellent free breakfast. Staff was very nice.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Yasir • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Hanan • family_with_children • us
9
Comfortable and enjoyable
Pros:

The breakfast was good but didn’t like the slimed milk I prefer to add normal milk and gusts and choose!! Add labels to the food ,,

Cons:

The bathroom lights

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
10
Nice place; great location
Pros:

Location, staff, and cleanliness.

Cons:

No place to open my large suitcase except on the floor. Needs a luggage stand.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • solo_traveller • us
8
Ok..nothing special. Clean good location.
Pros:

OK

Cons:

Restaurant off-site

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Quigley • couple • us
7
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Misty • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Shaeleigh • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Pam • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Kerrie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • couple • us
8
A nice stay but rooms were spendy. Staff was 50/50 in exuding hospitality.
Pros:

We were close to the families we were up in Iowa to visit.

Cons:

Pretty spendy for rooms. I pre-booked 6+ weeks ahead and thought I was paying $150/night. It ended up being just under $200.00/night. Was it because it was a State Fair weekend? Was it because hotels can’t be up front about the various taxes? It’s not my job to figure that out.
The hotel has nice amenities (pool & weight room & simple fare for breakfast) but really, I don’t feel our room was worth the amount we paid.
Also, the staff appeared to be flustered at times. Not sure why, but some lacked the genuineness and warmth of a well-trained professional hospitality staff, which some areas of DSM are known for. That also is telling about the efficiency of a hotel.
Chances are slim we will stay at this hotel again.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Robin • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Drew • couple • us
10
I would definitely stay here again
Pros:

Was clean and everyone was super nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee