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GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames

2.5 of 5
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1606 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Ranked #8 of 18 hotels in Ames
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Location was perfect for our visit to the university. Check-in was fast and friendly. Breakfast was great. Room was very clean, nice layout with the seperate bedrooms and livingroom. There was an "Old Chicago" which came in very handy. I will be staying here again.

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Michele Clements, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
20 March 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor about your stay with us at the GrandStay Residential Suites in Ames, Iowa. We greatly appreciate your feedback/comments and we're happy to know we exceeded your expectations. We take pride in what we offer our guests each and everyday. Our location is definitely a plus when visiting... More

Taipei, Taiwan
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

The rooms a large. A separate bedroom, living area with fold out couch and a nice kitchenette. They have a nice self serve breakfast and there is an indoor swimming pool. Restaurants are across the parking lot. Easy access to the University and the downtown area. We compared prices and the GrandStay gave us the most for our money.

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you for your review on Trip Advisor. We greatly appreciate your feedback and we are happy to hear our hotel exceeded your expectations. We take pride in our hotel and the ammenities we offer to our guests. Our hotel is in a great location to many restaurants and one of the closest hotels to Iowa State University. We look... More

Mankato, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

The rooms are great, the hotel is great, but the staff really takes the cake at this hotel. Actually, they deserve a cake for how much they care about the guests, and making sure the hotel is perfect for everyone. Hats off to the best hotel in Ames!!

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
22 November 2011

I just want to thank you for your review on Trip Advisor. We appreciate your kind words and happy to hear our staff made your stay enjoyable. We look forward to your stay with us again in the near future. Sincerely, Michele Clements General Manager More

La Mesa, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

I prepaid, booked my regular room months in advance only to be told when I checked in that the only room available was a handicap room. Unless you are handicapped this is not the ideal configuration. I was told if I did not like it I could go elsewhere. I stayed due the fact I had prepaid the room. The... More

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
20 July 2011

I'm concerned about the lack of service and mix up of rooms you experienced at our hotel a year ago. The degree of service you experienced is unacceptable, and please be assured that many things have changed in the hotel the last year including staff and management . It's unfortunate you had a bad experience. Please accept my sincere apology.... More

Montpelier, Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
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Excellent, if your in Ames, stay in this hotel! Staff makes you feel like your at home! Will stay here again as soon as I can!

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
5 April 2011

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. I am very glad that your stay was a positive one. It's guests like you that make our jobs worthwhile. I hope you will be back soon to the Grandstay Ames. Enjoy the rest of your day! Alicia Roufs General Manager More

Gulfport, Mississippi
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011

This property is in a Great location. Walking distance to everything - Kmart, movies, and restaurants ( Red lobster, Applebees, Old Chicago,and Japanese steakhouse.) The staff is like family.

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
5 April 2011

Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We strive to make every guest feel welcomed and at home and I am very happy we were able to do so. We hope you will be able to make a trip back to Ames very soon. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day!... More

Vass, North Carolina
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2010
1
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Centrally located, spacious room with equipped kitchenette. Clean rooms. Bad pillows, average bed. The worse part about this 2nd time I stayed here was the noise neighbor had next door. The walls that divide the rooms are SO THIN that I could hear the next door neighbor for 3 nights in a row coughing ALL NIGHT. that was awful. No... More

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
24 March 2011

I'm concerned about the bad night you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. Thank you for taking the time to supply us feedback. It’s disappointing to learn that you're unhappy. Please accept my sincere apology. Please know that we take concerns of our guest very seriously and will do our best to prevent problems from recurring. Therefore, I'd... More

Manchester UK
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2010

Taking my son to visit Iowa State University and this one appeared to be the closest. Usual sort of hotel of this nature and clean rooms. Corridors in these places always look like they have been decorated by someone stuck in the early 80s. Friendly welcome. Rooms were clean but small and sheets and blankets (why not duvets?). Beds were... More

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
4 June 2010

Dear Loluk, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I am sorry to hear some of our services did not meet your expectations. I am concerned about the lack of dining space that you mentioned. In fact we do have 6 breakfast tables, all of which accommodate up to 3-4 guests. We also have a lobby area... More

DAVENPORT, IA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2009

Enjoyed staying here. We stayed here before and have already planned another stay. Very clean and the kitchenette was very well furnished. Was able to make a dish to take to a cookout easily.

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London
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2009

The general quality of the hotel is OK and everything you expect from a 2* accommodation. The hotel is let down by unhelpful staff and their very loud air conditioner (it vibrates the whole room when on). Staying on the ground floor meant that you wouldn't want your window open due to the noise outside that starts very early in... More

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GrandStayAmes, General Manager at GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Ames, responded to this review
24 November 2009

I am so sorry to hear that your stay here was loud and disruptive. I am more concerned that the staff was not able to assist you in the concern and find a remedy for you. Please accept my sincere apology and I would love to hear from you on the more specifics ways the staff could have been more... More

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  • Grandstay Residential Hotel Ames
Address: 1606 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Price range (per night):* INR5,629 - 8,081

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