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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

0.3 mi from Grinnell College

Jeongrim

£211

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

2.7 mi from Grinnell College

Steven

£87

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

2.6 mi from Grinnell College

Irina

£83

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.

4. Western Inn & Suites

3.1 mi from Grinnell College

Christopher

£56

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" featuring a two-story building with a red roof and multiple windows.

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

5. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

2.9 mi from Grinnell College

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 large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

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

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.2 mi from Grinnell College

Sarah

£75

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 977 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 692 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

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."

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and friendly staff."

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Comfortable bed and room"

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient access to the lake & boat dock, and a lake view from the back yard. A well supplied home with an updated kitchen and inside and outside seating options. The host quickly responded our inquiries. Our family enjoyed our 4 night stay."

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."

Grinnell Heritage Tiny House - On Organic Farm

8/10 Good

"The Tiny House was a cute little place to stay. The location is very convenient to downtown Grinnell. The interior was neat, simple, and covered the basics. The view looking over the little meadow and farm land was beautiful and peaceful. The bed in the loft was comfortable and cozy. For people with physical challenges it may be too difficult to maneuver up and down the stairs, but there is a futon couch that converts into a small bed. Overall we had a nice stay at the Tiny House."

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