--- title: "The Best Hotels Closest to Central Park in Grinnell - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia" description: "Stay close to Central Park. Search 3 hotels near Central Park in Grinnell from £44. Compare room rates, hotel reviews and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable." canonical: "https://www.expedia.co.uk/Central-Park-Hotels.0-l553248629501369797-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels" language: en-GB market: GB currency: GBP prices_as_of: 2026-11-15T22:31:48Z --- Plan your trip - [Grinnell Travel Guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grinnell.dx7584) - [Flights to Grinnell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Grinnell.d7584.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Car Hire in Central Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Park.d553248629501369797.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Central Park Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Central-Park-Grinnell.d553248629501369797.Attraction) - [Holiday Rentals in Grinnell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grinnell-Holiday-Rentals.d7584.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) # Search Hotels Near Central Park, Grinnell ![A bridge over a pond with lily pads and trees in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248629501369797/d43da978-7533-4db5-a22d-51cbe7f8c8d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates [Check prices for these dates, 15 – 16 December 2026](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248629501369797&startDate=2026-12-15&endDate=2026-12-16&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) [View in a map](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248629501369797&stayLength=1&daysInFuture=30&pwaOverlay=map) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Our top choices for Central Park hotels ### [1\. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Hotel-Grinnell.h18238481.Hotel-Information) ![An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/fa74adc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: < 0.1 mi from Central Park - Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 424 reviews) - Price: £158, includes taxes & fees, 6 Dec - 7 Dec, for Our top choices for Central Park hotels - Review: "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..., by Oluwagbemiga ### [2\. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h151167.Hotel-Information) ![A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/151200/151167/21e3a58f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 2.4 mi from Central Park - Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 995 reviews) - Price: £92, includes taxes & fees, 6 Dec - 7 Dec, for Our top choices for Central Park hotels - Review: Great place to stay, by Steven ### [3\. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-And-Suites.h1667983.Hotel-Information) ![A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a large C logo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668000/1667983/f02d4dc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 2.3 mi from Central Park - Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 622 reviews) - Price: £83, includes taxes & fees, 7 Dec - 8 Dec, for Our top choices for Central Park hotels - Review: Pleasant stay!, by Irina ### [4\. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Best-Western-Pioneer-Inn-Suites.h432042.Hotel-Information) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/432100/432042/90a50bc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 2.9 mi from Central Park - Guest rating: 7.6/10 (Good, 630 reviews) - Price: £68, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Our top choices for Central Park hotels - Review: Rooms are always nice and updated! Staff is friendly and helpful. Always enjoy staying here when in town., by Sarah ### [5\. Western Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grinnell-Hotels-Western-Inn-Suites.h120260286.Hotel-Information) ![A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinetry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120270000/120260300/120260286/e124b024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 2.8 mi from Central Park - Guest rating: 7.4/10 (Good, 99 reviews) - Price: £44, includes taxes & fees, 24 Nov - 25 Nov, for Our top choices for Central Park hotels - Review: Quiet hotel and i will stay here again, by Alan ### [6\. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Suites.h25004.Hotel-Information) ![An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25004/303f23e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 2.5 mi from Central Park - Guest rating: 7.2/10 (Good, 703 reviews) - Price: £50, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Our top choices for Central Park hotels - Review: Everything is the best i loved the room and the bigger kitchenette is awesome but the mattresses and pillows are horrible and painful, by Jonathan Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-29&endDate=2026-11-30®ionId=553248629501369797&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Compare popular hotels close to Central Park | Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------ | ------------------ | ---- | --- | ------------ | ------------- | | ![An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a brick building in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/fa74adc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel | 9.2Wonderful424 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/151200/151167/21e3a58f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA | 8.6Excellent995 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a large C logo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668000/1667983/f02d4dc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80 | 8.4Very good622 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/432100/432042/90a50bc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell | 7.6Good630 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinetry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120270000/120260300/120260286/e124b024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Western Inn & Suites | 7.4Good99 reviews | View | | | | | | ## 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=950929975463194624) ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=825678707713323008) ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=950929013128736768) ### Grinnell College Rating: 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248629501378546) ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=1001622616192421888) ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=825678060965289984) ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=825692889314426880) ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=825677415013863424) ## Top Central Park Hotel Reviews ### [Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Cobblestone-Inn-Suites-Newton.h7782906.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7790000/7783000/7782906/476af431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Newton - Review: Large rooms, good breakfast. Ideal for what we wanted., by Anonymous traveller, 1 September 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Days Inn by Wyndham Newton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Newton.h7757.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a landscape view, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a blue carpet.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7800/7757/b775339e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Newton - Review: Room could have been aired a bit more. Continental breakfast was lacking, stale doughnuts, bruised fruit. Fitness room needs longer opening hours, 10pm too early. Staff were great, bed super comfy, good shower., by me, 23 April 2015, rated 8/10 Good ### [Designer Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Designer-Inn-Suites.h7017180.Hotel-Information) ![A spa area with a hot tub, two large oval windows, and surrounding greenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7020000/7017200/7017180/5fde421a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Toledo - Review: Staff were friendly and efficient, room clean, bed comfortable, by kayleigh, 3 August 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-Marshalltown.h2880175.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas, chairs, and tables.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2890000/2880200/2880175/43081e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Marshalltown - Review: Clean room, unexpectedly large. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Free coffee was available at all times in the lobby, we were also given a free breakfast which had a range of choice and the quality was beyond expectations. Overall a pleasant hotel., by hjn, 2 August 2013, rated 10/10 Excellent ## 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Hotel-Grinnell.h18238481.Hotel-Information) 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h151167.Hotel-Information) and [Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marshalltown-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-And-Suites.h1667983.Hotel-Information). ### 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. 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