The Best Hotels Closest to Central Park in Grinnell - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 modern cafe with a checkered floor, bar area with stools, and tables with chairs.

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

< 0.1 mi from Central Park

Jeongrim

£211

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

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

2.4 mi from Central Park

Steven

£87

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.3 mi from Central Park

Irina

£83

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A reception area with a stone wall, a clock, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

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

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

4. Western Inn & Suites

2.8 mi from Central Park

Christopher

£48

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" featuring a two-story building with a red roof and multiple windows.

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

5. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

2.5 mi from Central Park

Sherwin

£52

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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

2.9 mi from Central Park

Sarah

£75

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Park

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 605 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 85 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 693 reviews	View

Top Central Park Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Large room, fantastic shower. We usually stay in Grinnell when we travel through the area but we will stay here from now on."

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.)"

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

8/10 Good

"This motel is old & is not too updated. Our beds were very comfortable & breakfast was good."

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 Central Park

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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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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Grinnell College

9.2/10 (152 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Grinnell College during your trip to Grinnell. 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 Central Park?

Central Park 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 near Central Park?

Adjacent to Central Park, 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. Other good choices within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels will I find close to Central Park?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Central Park.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Central Park.

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