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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.5 km from Grinnell College

Jeongrim

￥39,658

￥44,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

4.3 km from Grinnell College

Jenny

￥15,433

￥17,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Charles

￥14,486

￥16,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

4. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell College

Harold

￥8,600

￥9,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Bathtub w/Grab Bars) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell College

Cyndi

￥14,191

￥15,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.6 km from Grinnell College

Sherwin

￥8,914

￥9,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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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 405 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 952 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 573 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 62 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 609 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"Clean hotel. Very nice staff and very convenient to Iowa Speedway. Would stay again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, neat, quiet, and staff is always friendly and helpful. Breakfast is actually pretty good for this type of place with higher end Greek yogurt (most places have cheaper regular yogurt), various kinds of cottage cheese and milk, several muffin/bread options, oatmeal, hot cocoa and coffee, juices, as well as the typical fresh waffles and powdered eggs."

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good more than I expected"

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Staff friendly."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The house was perfect for 4 adults to stay for several days while in town for an event. We enjoyed the back patio with the the grill and became the space for others in our party to eat due to the lovely kitchen. Communication was great with the host . We would definitely stay here again."

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really nice the place was very clean and breakfast was really good"

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."

Cozy Lake Cottage! Dog Friendly, Fishing/Beach/Kayak. Military 30% Off

10/10 Excellent

"We loved hanging out at this place. We enjoyed the sitting on the porch and sat around the fire every night. Very nice and comfortable. Would stay again anytime. Very peaceful place."

A&J Country RV Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet location that suited our needs. Clean facility, plenty of amenities."

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, Central Park, and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, 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