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

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

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

Rp4.405.806

Rp4.934.503 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

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

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped armchair, a black leather chair, a small table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

4.3 km from Grinnell College

Steven

Rp1.744.628

Rp1.953.984 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Charles

Rp1.639.349

Rp1.836.070 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 Western Inn & Suites sign with directions to the indoor pool and entrance.

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

4. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell College

Christopher

Rp955.476

Rp1.070.133 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

4.6 km from Grinnell College

Sherwin

Rp1.004.665

Rp1.125.226 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell College

Sallproplumbing

Rp1.576.535

Rp1.765.719 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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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 406 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 959 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 586 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 70 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 685 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"Parking"

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean the entire place! Pool was able to be used 24 hours a day. Was perfect for our late check ìn. Breakfast was fine. Great place to stay."

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfeast and location to city will return again"

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"None"

Quality Inn Newton at I-80

8/10 Good

"Hotel stay was nice the front desk agents where very nice. And it was"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good stay but unavoidable elevator disabled"

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a cool location! The building is historic and was once a school. Everything was unique while still being clean and having a modern feel."

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