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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a built-in bookshelf.

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.1 km from Central Park

"A unique property — a boutique hotel converted from a 1921 junior high school. Large spacious rooms with 15 foot vaulted ceilings. Staff are very friendly and attentive, and non-intrusive. It's central, just a couple of blocks away from Broad street and Main street. There's free self parking on the street outside the hotel, and it's a 12 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride to Grinnell College (there are free-to-borrow bikes available in the hotel). Best hotel in and around Grinnell by a...

Oluwagbemiga

￥39,320

￥44,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

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

3.8 km from Central Park

Steven

￥15,775

￥17,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

3.7 km from Central Park

Irina

￥14,212

￥15,918 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 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 dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a blue brick backsplash.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

4.6 km from Central Park

Sarah

￥14,070

￥15,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

4.1 km from Central Park

scott

￥9,331

￥10,451 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 reception area with a stone wall, a clock, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

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

6. Western Inn & Suites

4.5 km from Central Park

Dalton

￥9,542

￥10,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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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 419 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 985 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 611 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 622 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 696 reviews	View

Top Central Park Hotel Reviews

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"For a pet friendly room, it was pretty clean. Looked like they could have cleaned or vacuumed around the edges better"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

8/10 Good

"No elevator . Food for breakfast was fine . It could have been good if it were hot. Danish and muffins were not made every day appear to have been frozen or refrigerated which didn’t make them as good."

Designer Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Oversized Jacuzzi Tub in the Ace Room was very clean looking and had a light in it! Cute set up. Little smoke smell in that particular room but other than that it was nice looking!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful little getaway. The Mrs. and I had a great time. Everything was easily accessible, well labeled, and checkout process was smooth. Would recommend to anyone wanting to explore around Grinnell. Thank you so much for a great little place for our anniversary."

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Staff awesome. Rooms were clean."

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

10/10 Excellent

"Page was extremely helpful despite having a heavy workload"

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable. Convenient for getting to Grinnell and much more economical."

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

10/10 Excellent

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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)

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Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center

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Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center

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Arbor Lake

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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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