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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a glass door.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a built-in bookshelf.

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.5 km from Grinnell College

"A unique property — a boutique hotel converted from a 1921 junior high school. Large spacious rooms with 15 foot vaulted ceilings. Staff are very friendly and attentive, and non-intrusive. It's central, just a couple of blocks away from Broad street and Main street. There's free self parking on the street outside the hotel, and it's a 12 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride to Grinnell College (there are free-to-borrow bikes available in the hotel). Best hotel in and around Grinnell by a...

Oluwagbemiga

฿8,358

฿9,361 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

4.3 km from Grinnell College

Steven

฿3,452

฿3,867 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A reception area with a stone wall, a desk, and a computer.

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

An indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Irina

฿3,167

฿3,547 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A wooden interior with a checkered floor, a pool, and benches.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A living room with a fireplace, green walls, and a view through glass doors.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.6 km from Grinnell College

scott

฿2,030

฿2,274 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bed, and a window.

A building with a blue exterior, large windows, and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a blue brick backsplash.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell College

Sarah

฿2,991

฿3,350 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A lobby with a stone wall, green seating, a wooden table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

A Western Inn & Suites sign with an indoor pool and an entrance direction sign.

6. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell College

Dalton

฿2,386

฿2,673 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Grinnell College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 420 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 987 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 616 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 699 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 622 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, easy access, quiet. Would stay here again! And decorated for fall…cute!"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly and room clean"

Super 8 by Wyndham Toledo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing, the room was clean, big bathroom, and the bed was great. The only problem i had was the out side door to my room was hard to open but other then that It was decent for the price I paid to stay."

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Oversized Jacuzzi Tub in the Ace Room was very clean looking and had a light in it! Cute set up. Little smoke smell in that particular room but other than that it was nice looking!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Staff awesome. Rooms were clean."

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"Quiet, efficient"

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was way better then expected"

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

Other attractions near Grinnell College

Central Park

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Bucksbaum Center for the Arts during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Grinnell Historical Museum in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

Learn about the local history of Grinnell when you take a trip to Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center

Enjoy an outing to Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Arbor Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arbor Lake during your travels in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve during your travels to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grinnell College?

Grinnell College is located in an area of Grinnell that travellers like for its university setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Grinnell College?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grinnell College. Other good options within a few miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Grinnell College?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Grinnell College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grinnell College, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Grinnell College.

What can I see and do near Grinnell College?

Be sure to get some family photos at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center and Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center while you're out sightseeing near Grinnell College. At Arbor Lake, Central Park and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, take some time to really appreciate nature. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Grinnell Historical Museum and Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank.

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1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80