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Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Central Park

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Lobby lounge
Hotel Grinnell, nestled near Central Park and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy a to-go breakfast, tee off at the adjacent golf course or unwind on the charming terrace.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $218
$244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
925 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grinnell College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arbor Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 71 min drive
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Los Girasoles - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Club Aerie #2545 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Adjacent to a golf course, Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Grinnell. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, free bike rentals, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1921
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Travel crib

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Hotel Grinnell Hotel Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell Hotel
Hotel Grinnell Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell
Grinnell, Ascend Collection
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Grinnell

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, an arcade, and a garden. Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel also has access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Grinnell College and 5 minutes' walk from Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

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Reviews

Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with hot and cold choices, nice options, and a lovely staff member running the area. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place, service was excellent.
Diana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Still a very quirky place. 'Closet' and 'drawer' space is an open rack. Very squeaky wood floors from yesteryear. Prices reflect being in the middle of town vs. somewhere in a chain motel closer to the interstate, I guess. Breakfast buffet not quite as good as I remember it from previous visits now that it's kept out of the PT space occupied by the Prairie Canary folks.
Earl, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location, unique building, loved the indoor pickleball courts and bikes, comfortsble room. We loved it!
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed the stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Interesting space in an old school. I would stay there again.
mathilda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Struggled with wifi in Room 112. Kept having to sign in. Weak in far corners. Otherwise lovely. Good coffee. Comfortable suite.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Kwame, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love that they converted this building from a school to a hotel; great little bar and outside gathering space; offer bikes to ride; staff very amenable.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and great location
Krasimir, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place, great staff!
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was one of the best places I have stayed. The staff was great and we just really enjoyed our time there.
Ed, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique hotel; spacious halls, comfortable bed, modern bathroom with nice penny tile, nice hardwood floors, so close to Central Park, great Buddha Bowl.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Grinnell Gem

Staff very gracious, friendly and professional. Cool setting and public spaces, in a great location.
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot, cute lil collegetown, easy access i80

Lovely hotel, restored/converted thoughtfully from an old high school. It was clean, safe, great service, and just off of i80. Perfect to break a cross country road trip!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Darling town and darling property!
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, cute, comfortable

Amazing, start to finish. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Honestly, one of the best hotels we have ever frequented. Friendly, clean, cute, comfortable…can’t say enough.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Off the Beaten Path

Exceeded our expectations. The total experience was perfect. The room was unique in its décor, quiet, and very comfortable. The bar hotel was awesome. Simply stated, we couldn't have had a better stay. This one is on our list of favorites.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved it!

Since I haven't been traveling much lately, I wanted to stay someplace nice--and Hotel Grinnell definitely was that. Since they repurposed an old school into a hotel, they used a school theme throughout. Rooms are a wonderful mix of new and old--nice, clean modern styling, but with the wonderful old hardwood floors from days gone by. Other guests made the same comments as I did, "This place is cool!"
Stephen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not enough power outlets. There are a lack of electrical outlets in the room. The bed table in the room had no electrical outlets. i brought my own power-strip in order to plug in both my phone and my computer at the desk.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had the best night sleep at Hotel Grinnell, during artic blast snow storm. The temperature was -9 with a wind chill of negative -25. The heat wasn't working enough to keep the building warm, but management made sure people that needed it had a space heater. Shower water was hot. Thank goodness the pipes didn't freeze. Love the double head rain fall showerhead. This is my 2nd time staying at this property, and I have already made my next reservation. I would go out of my way to stay at this hotel.
Michelle, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

There was no one at the front desk when we arrived. They said they would email the final bill to me, it never came. The breakfast was lame. There are much better options in town. It was expensave for the services we received, The employees were not friendly.
robert a, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great building and staff, otherwise disappointing

Stayed here during college visits. We had visited Drake and then traveled to Grinnell to tour the college the next day. This looked like a fun place to stay. The building is really cool - I loved the reuse of the school into a hotel. Lots of fun features throughout that hinted either subtly or directly at the building's former life. The staff were universally great. Friendly and helpful. The room was spacious but otherwise not amazing. Outlets were in weird locations either they were not near the beds, or they were behind them - or on the opposite walls. There were plenty of outlets generally, just not where you needed them. The bathroom was gross - the shower had a lot of hair in it (yuck) and the faucet needed cleaning - significant soap scum or something. There were holes in the sheets. They send a welcome email, but they didn't send it until the day after we left. Lots of helpful text messages, but when I texted back that my stay was a 3 our of 5 and the reasons why, there was no response. Overall I'd probably stay here again given the other options, but it was not a great experience.
Joseph, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

In the heart of town, this location is great to walk about and is close to the college. The hotel welcomes pets, is close to several parks and has plenty of parking. The outdoor seating is very nice in mild weather - but could be unbearably hot and sunny seasonally. We were there for a few days in May. The lovely woman who seems to keep everything in the breakfast area running was wonderfully helpful and accommodating. The breakfast was nice, with hot and cold choices. And coffee is always available in the Periodic Table dining area. Coffee makers are provided in the rooms and there is a small fridge. We did not sleep well due to the thin, seemingly un-insulated walls and floors. The creaking old wood school room floors are charming to look at but the crinkling wakes a sleeper as one walks to the loo, and the upstairs walkers can sound strikingly loud. We heard thumping and banging at all hours. The room is spartan - lacking comfortable or enough seating, no rugs to absorb sound or soften the hard floor. The hand held shower curiously faces into the bathroom so the bather has to squeeze between the flow of water and the wall or the room will flood. We found the rooms elementary, (pun intended.) Everything you require is there but there are no extra comforts or pleasures. Finally, the tv was not a smart tv. Sigh. Grinnell needs a nice hotel and this place has unmet potential. Hoping for improvements over time. Cheers.
Janet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thoughtfully appointed. Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Would stay again!
Justin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and helpful
Timothy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

There was no Microwave in the room ,the space of fridge is too small ,the breakfast is very bad
rouzbeh, 3-night trip