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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

0.5 km from Grinnell College

Jeongrim

￥39,163

￥43,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

￥16,176

￥18,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Irina

￥15,374

￥17,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

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

A lobby with a stone wall, green seating, a wooden table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

4. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell College

Christopher

￥8,989

￥10,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

￥9,646

￥10,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

A large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell College

Sarah

￥14,015

￥15,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Grinnell College

Property	Star rating	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 693 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Large room, fantastic shower. We usually stay in Grinnell when we travel through the area but we will stay here from now on."

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

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

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."

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 during your trip to 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 travelers 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 place 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 traveler 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 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 Grinnell College?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Grinnell College.

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

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Grinnell College, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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