For Minnesota travelers seeking an attentive, hands-on staff and home-away-fromhome feel in their accommodations, look no further than GrandStay Hotels. This Minnesota-based hotel franchisor offers more than 30 locations across the Midwest and Oregon. Travelers can choose from 17 locations in Minnesota, from Pipestone and the beautiful pipestone quarries at the Pipestone National Monument to Silver Bay and the Black Beach Inn by GrandStay on beautiful Lake Superior, just steps from the famous Black Beach.

The GrandStay family of hotels provides every guest with more than just a hotel room. Properties offer a wide variety of amenities including a free Grand Start Breakfast, premium bathroom products, comfortable beds with luxurious bedding, a swimming pool, and high-speed internet. The warm, friendly GrandStay staff will work tirelessly to ensure your tour group receives great service, an excellent value, and a grand experience.

For groups traveling throughout the Midwest, specifically visiting Minnesota’s neighbor to the south, check out the newest GrandStay location in Johnston-Des Moines, Iowa. Located just north of the capital of Des Moines in the fast-growing suburb of Johnston, this hotel offers a range of accommodations and amenities ideal for tour groups. Choose from a selection of guest rooms to make the most of your “grand” stay. Start your day with the complimentary Grand Start Breakfast, offering a variety of both hot and cold breakfast items.

The Johnston-Des Moines location also offers a heated indoor pool and whirlpool available year-round. Other amenities include a fitness center, guest laundry, meeting facilities, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the property. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio overlooking The Yard at Johnston Town Center, featuring a variety of year-round outdoor activities.