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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Central Park

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Hotel Grinnell, nestled near Central Park and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy a to-go breakfast, tee off at the adjacent golf course or unwind on the charming terrace.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$218 nightly
The total price is $244
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/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, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
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, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/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, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/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, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/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, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

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 drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
925 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grinnell College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arbor Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 71 min drive
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Girasoles - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Club Aerie #2545 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Adjacent to a golf course, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Grinnell. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, free bike rentals, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1921
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Travel crib

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, an arcade, and a garden. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel also has access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Grinnell College and 4 minutes' walk from Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with hot and cold choices, nice options, and a lovely staff member running the area. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place, service was excellent.
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thoughtfully appointed. Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Would stay again!
Justin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great check in experience. This was the best place to pick in the area hands down for the kids. We had a blast.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed the stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Interesting space in an old school. I would stay there again.
mathilda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bar/Restaurant had Excellent food! Hotel staff were very helpful.
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spaces
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the room!
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and helpful staff
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique hotel; spacious halls, comfortable bed, modern bathroom with nice penny tile, nice hardwood floors, so close to Central Park, great Buddha Bowl.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Grinnell Gem

Staff very gracious, friendly and professional. Cool setting and public spaces, in a great location.
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There was no second reservation but Hotel Grinnell fixed the problem immediately. Excellent service!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and helpful
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From check-in to check out, we had an excellent two-night stay. Grateful for the in-house Periodic Table bar/restaurant.
MATTHEW, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Still a very quirky place. 'Closet' and 'drawer' space is an open rack. Very squeaky wood floors from yesteryear. Prices reflect being in the middle of town vs. somewhere in a chain motel closer to the interstate, I guess. Breakfast buffet not quite as good as I remember it from previous visits now that it's kept out of the PT space occupied by the Prairie Canary folks.
Earl, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location, unique building, loved the indoor pickleball courts and bikes, comfortsble room. We loved it!
Gillian, 1-night trip