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

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

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

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.5 km from Grinnell College

Jeongrim

NZ$492

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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

NZ$206

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Irina

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

Sherwin

NZ$125

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell College

Christopher

NZ$130

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell College

Sarah

NZ$176

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 416 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 978 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 607 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 693 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 86 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

Gorgeous 1908 Estate on 1 acre of land. 6 blocks from Grinnell College.

10/10 Excellent

"X"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"We chose this hotel because breakfast got good reviews. This was not the case for us. Minimal options. No yogurt. My wife is gluten intolerant and basically had no options."

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Did not do breakfast at the hotel. Check in gal, Lorisa, very friendly and nice!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are always nice and updated! Staff is friendly and helpful. Always enjoy staying here when in town."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

8/10 Good

"Everything was fine except the water is so soft that it made the tub DANGEROUSLY slippery. Had to use extreme care in turning around in the shower. (And I am not a fall risk so it was definitely the soft water.)"

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Comfortable bed and room"

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean property with beautiful view and accessibility to lake."

Cozy Lake Cottage! Dog Friendly, Fishing/Beach/Kayak. Military 30% Off

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place to unwind for a couple of days. The screened porch with the rocking chairs was super relaxing. Our son loved being so close to the lake and the fishing was great. Best of all we got to bring our fur babies with us ! Definitely would stay here again."

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, Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve and Central Park, 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