Title: Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Small-town charm meets arts accessibility at this unique property, where guests can tee off at the nearby golf course or explore scenic cycling routes ## Photo gallery for Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel ![Front of property – evening/night - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/fa74adc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/90173e59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/31abd9db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/5105a1d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/08f2b4ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Grinnell, steps from Central Park and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, is perfect for relaxation and culture. Start your day with a to-go breakfast, then head to the nearby golf course or unwind on the welcoming terrace. 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150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/3b8fd2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking ![Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/284703cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking ![Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/5e9b867a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/ce80c391.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking ![Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/4f7187e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Dining table Flat-screen TV - 300 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking ![Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/8961cd35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/2ccb511f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/f2021427.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/462a3e9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 10 - 10 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18238500/18238481/b9f544cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMarshalltown-Hotels-Hotel-Grinnell.h18238481.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMarshalltown-Hotels-Hotel-Grinnell.h18238481.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Grinnell, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is next to a golf course. Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park and Arbor Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Iowa Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Grinnell travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grinnell.dx7584) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.74379%2C-92.72292&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UqVZk7kILVGz5UEWv0VqoZJoXWQ=) 925 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112 ### What's nearby - ![Green trees and pond with reflective surface. Pedestrian bridge over clear smooth pond. Central College campus in Pella, Iowa. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248629501369797/d43da978-7533-4db5-a22d-51cbe7f8c8d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Central Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Grinnell College 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Bucksbaum Center for the Arts 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Arbor Lake 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 5 min drive - McDonald's 8 min walk - Subway 6 min drive - Casey's General Store 15 min walk - Casey's General Store 16 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Hotel near Grinnell College Located close to Central Park and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free on-the-go breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a terrace. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Outdoor pool access nearby - Free self-parking - Free bike hire, a local area shuttle and access to a nearby health club - Express check-out, express check-in and a banquet hall - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Highchairs, free extra beds and travel cots - Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers - Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and satellite channels - Heating, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/151200/151167/21e3a58f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA Grinnell - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 883 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=151167&PinnedHotelID=151167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668000/1667983/f02d4dc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80 Grinnell - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Area shuttle - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Food and drink - Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - 24-hour gym - Arcade/game room - Free bicycle rentals - Outdoor pool (guest access) - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Access to nearby outdoor pool - Arcade/game room - Children's toys - Free rollaway/extra bed - High chair - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms - Travel cot ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 24-hour business centre - Computer station - Conference space - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 accessible parking spaces - Assistive listening devices - Braille/raised signage - Front entrance ramp - Hardwood flooring in room - Lever door handles - Lift (64 centimetre wide door) - Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles - Visual fire alarm - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible gym - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (60 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - 3 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1921 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Egyptian cotton sheets - Free rollaway/extra bed - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels - Netflix ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Minibar - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Desk chair - Free daily newspapers - Heating (climate-controlled) - Individual decor - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk, key retrieval ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free rollaway/extra beds! Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hotel Grinnell Hotel Grinnell Hotel Grinnell Hotel Hotel Grinnell Grinnell Hotel Grinnell Grinnell, Ascend Collection Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Grinnell Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Grinnell ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel? ### Is Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel? ### Where is Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 293 8 - Good 63 6 - Okay 26 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Wonderful place, service was excellent. ##### Diana Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Thoughtfully appointed. Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Would stay again! ##### Justin Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great check in experience. This was the best place to pick in the area hands down for the kids. We had a blast. ##### Bruce Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Bar/Restaurant had Excellent food! Hotel staff were very helpful. ##### Timothy Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mathilda 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really enjoyed the stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Interesting space in an old school. I would stay there again. ##### mathilda Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great spaces ##### Melissa Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Loved the room! ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricardo 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very unique hotel. This used to be a high school in 1921\. Rooms are large, with great wood floors and high ceilings. Wonderful breakfast. They also have great dinner menu options. They have free bicycles. ##### Ricardo Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice and helpful staff ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Amenities Unique hotel; spacious halls, comfortable bed, modern bathroom with nice penny tile, nice hardwood floors, so close to Central Park, great Buddha Bowl. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amie 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Such a fun hotel with its mix of modern and school house classic. Great accommodations. Clean. Easy to walk to dining and shopping options. ##### Amie Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warren 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Grinnell Gem Staff very gracious, friendly and professional. Cool setting and public spaces, in a great location. ##### Warren Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great spot, cute lil collegetown, easy access i80 Lovely hotel, restored/converted thoughtfully from an old high school. It was clean, safe, great service, and just off of i80\. Perfect to break a cross country road trip! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwen 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stay here if you have the chance! Very charming hotel, converted from a former Junior High School. Retains much of the original wooden and tile flooring,just adds to the overall charm of the place. Staff very helpful and the free breakfast was delicious. ##### Gwen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities There was no second reservation but Hotel Grinnell fixed the problem immediately. Excellent service! ##### Jennifer Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Clean rooms with a great lounge and fun history Hotel was easy to find and parking was easily accessible. Staff was very nice and helpful and check in was very easy, even after posted hours. Rooms were clean and cozy, although old electrical and plumbing makes for a constant humm noise. Nonetheless, the history and architecture of the building were fun to learn about. The restaurant "Periodic Table" was a fun lounge with games including Scrabble, shuffleboard, and skeeball, along with card games. If you are a gamer, you'll love hanging out in the lounge, bring an extra set of your favorite card game to donate as the games have clearly seen better days! Due to visiting during the off-season, breakfast was not available, so we received vouchers for nearby restaurants. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend booking here if you are visiting Grinnel College or just the town. ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I loved it! Since I haven't been traveling much lately, I wanted to stay someplace nice--and Hotel Grinnell definitely was that. Since they repurposed an old school into a hotel, they used a school theme throughout. Rooms are a wonderful mix of new and old--nice, clean modern styling, but with the wonderful old hardwood floors from days gone by. Other guests made the same comments as I did, "This place is cool!" ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy M 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice local hotel in a former school. Room and bathroom were clean and in excellent condition. Price was very reasonable. Only about a 10 min drive from interstate 80\. Complimentary breakfast was excellent. My wife and I would stay here again if in the area. 4/5 stars for service because there staff is not always at the front desk and can take a few minutes for staff to arrive when called. However, did not detract from our staff. ##### Roy M Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Maria 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities If you need to travel to Grinnell, this is without a doubt the nicest hotel in the area. However, the walls are paper thin and we could hear all the conversations from the room next to ours. The old hardwood floors are so squeaky that if anyone in the room adjacent to ours got up during the night, we would hear them. The elevator works good, but it makes an unsettling noise right before it stops, so loud that my son did not feel comfortable in it. The room itself is beautiful and in good condition. The hotel advertises that it offers free breakfast, but in fact it offers $10 vouchers per person for nearby restaurants that offer breakfast. The hotel does not have its own private parking lot, but rather street parking. ##### Maria Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Clean and comfortable but too pricey Everything was great! Very clean. Hallway on the third floor had a strange smell but not terrible. The shower has the new style with half of a door (no curtain) which is nice except the rain shower a hole that sprayed sideways and flooded the floor. The free breakfast was perfect. We were going to go to the restaurant the night before for an appetizer and have nachos but they were $25! Overall a very nice hotel but not sure it's worth the price. It is also strange that no one is at the front desk, you have to call them on the phone. If the price was much lower, I would stay again ##### Christine Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Beautiful, but not comfortable Good and bad. The bed was pretty low quality -- despite the lovely four poster aspect, the mattress was too soft. I have back problems and ended up sleeping on the floor. The water faucet squirted all over the place every time we turned it on, soaking the mirror and counter. We had to request bedding for the pull-out sofa. Once received, the bedding lacked sheets. When I went back to the front desk to let them know, the concierge had walked away and left a phone number. Understandable in such a small hotel, but annoying because now it was late and we had no sheets. One good thing was the small bar/restaurant on the premises. They had a very good jazz trio, and the food was very good, both dinner and the free breakfast in the morning. The hotel was a beautiful building, but they need to work out the kinks. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sue 25 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness the room was clean & the bed very comfortable. They were understaffed and it was hard to find someone at the front desk for help. The bill was overcharged from what I had arranged for on line, but it was eventually corrected. The included breakfast was from 7-10 but by 8:30 it was nearly empty. I finally found someone to refresh (they were helpful and courteous when they finally responded), but we were ready to leave. The decor is sparse & cold. ##### Sue Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### scott 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The concept was great…but walls were so thin we could hear every noise and movement of other rooms all through the night ##### scott Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was super friendly and helpful ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MATTHEW 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities From check-in to check out, we had an excellent two-night stay. Grateful for the in-house Periodic Table bar/restaurant. ##### MATTHEW Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Iowa-City-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Iowa-City-Downtown.h26706231.Hotel-Information) > > [Scandinavian Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sister-Bay-Hotels-Scandinavian-Lodge.h16603450.Hotel-Information) > > [Baymont by Wyndham Mishawaka South Bend Area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Bend-Hotels-Baymont-By-Wyndham-Mishawaka-South-Bend-Area.h1976.Hotel-Information) > > [The View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kayenta-Hotels-The-View-Hotel.h59418009.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waikoloa-Hotels-Ocean-Tower-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h28763131.Hotel-Information) > > [Anvil Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jackson-Hole-Hotels-Anvil-Hotel.h894210.Hotel-Information) > > [Aspen Select](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Aspen-Select.h12245240.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Coconut-Point-Resort-Spa.h792025.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Winchester.h9600.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Titusville-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Titusville-Space-Center.h44354265.Hotel-Information) > > [Fun City Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burlington-Hotels-The-PZAZZ-Resort-Hotel.h1803337.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Mountain Inn Nude Resort and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Sea-Mountain-Inn-Nude-Resort-Adults-Only.h27490625.Hotel-Information) > > [Multi-Family A-Frame Cabin: 9 Beds + Lake Access + AC](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Arrowhead-Hotels-Summer-A-Frame-Cabin-Lake-Access-AC.h79186206.Hotel-Information) > > [J House Greenwich](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stamford-Hotels-J-House-Greenwich.h8392.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Bend-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h119010.Hotel-Information) > > [The "Big House" with.. 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