The Best Hotels Closest to Central Park in Grinnell for 2026

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

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a glass door.

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

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.1 km from Central Park

Jeongrim

￥39,200

￥43,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

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.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

3.7 km from Central Park

Irina

￥14,910

￥16,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

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

3.8 km from Central Park

Steven

￥16,072

￥18,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

A wooden interior with a checkered floor, a pool, and benches.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.1 km from Central Park

Sherwin

￥9,807

￥10,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A Western Inn & Suites sign with an indoor pool and an entrance direction sign.

5. Western Inn & Suites

4.5 km from Central Park

Dalton

￥10,342

￥11,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

4.6 km from Central Park

Sarah

￥14,080

￥15,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 416 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 608 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 978 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 694 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 86 reviews	View

Top Central Park Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Employees were helpful and attentive. Room clean, breakfast good!"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"The facility was clean and in a very quiet location. The furniture was a bit worn in our room. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Gorgeous 1908 Estate on 1 acre of land. 6 blocks from Grinnell College.

10/10 Excellent

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AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

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.)"

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Comfortable bed and room"

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean property with beautiful view and accessibility to lake."

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Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

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Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

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Grinnell Historical Museum

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Grinnell College

9.2/10 (152 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Grinnell College, during your trip to Grinnell. 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

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Park?

Central Park is located in an area of Grinnell that travelers like for its university setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Central Park?

Adjacent to Central Park, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Central Park?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations 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 provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Central Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Central Park?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Central Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

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