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If you can't find a motel in Grinnell, let us help you find a motel or similar property from over 80 accommodations in the larger area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

At most motels, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here you'll find some of our customers’ favorite motels in the larger area. Western Inn & Suites: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton: A business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Grinnell is 18.4 mi (29.5 km) away. Super 8 by Wyndham Marshalltown: Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from the heart of Grinnell. Motel 6 Marshalltown, IA: Central Grinnell is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Economy Inn Motel: 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from the heart of Grinnell. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like a microwave.

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Central Park, Arbor Lake, and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center, Bison Corral, and Fun Valley Ski Area. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank, Grinnell Historical Museum, and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Grinnell to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Grinnell are January, November, February, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Grinnell to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 49.7 mi (80 km) away from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.