The Best Hotels Closest to Grinnell College in Grinnell for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Grinnell College hotels

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

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

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

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.5 km from Grinnell College

"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

￥39,362

￥44,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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.

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

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Irina

￥14,917

￥16,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

4.3 km from Grinnell College

Steven

￥16,798

￥18,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.6 km from Grinnell College

scott

￥9,562

￥10,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 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.

5. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell College

Dalton

￥9,665

￥10,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell College

Sarah

￥14,085

￥15,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Grinnell College

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 420 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very good 616 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 989 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 699 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 88 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

Best Western Holiday Manor

8/10 Good

"Easy access off I80. Room was clean- great free breakfast. Staff friendly and plenty of parking"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly and room clean"

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."

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

"X"

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome. Breakfast good."

4 bedroom cottage with 2 indoor fireplaces

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed weekend with family. Weather allowed us to have a fire in the firepit outside. Walk to the lake was nice. Kitchen stocked with pretty much everything you can think of. Plenty of space for 6 adults. House just as pictured in listing."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

Room 1

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Grinnell College hotels

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

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