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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Central Park

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Hotel Grinnell, nestled near Central Park and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy a to-go breakfast, tee off at the adjacent golf course or unwind on the charming terrace.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $209
$234 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
925 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grinnell College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arbor Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 71 min drive
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Central Park and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, free bike rentals, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pet sitting services offered
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1921
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Travel crib

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Periodic Table - This bar serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 19 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Hotel Grinnell Hotel Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell Hotel
Hotel Grinnell Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell
Grinnell, Ascend Collection
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Grinnell

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. There's a charge of USD 19 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, an arcade, and a garden. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Periodic Table.

What's the area around Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the heart of Grinnell, a short 6-minute walk from Grinnell College and 4 minutes' walk from Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

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Reviews

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with hot and cold choices, nice options, and a lovely staff member who was wonderfully helpful and accommodating. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool place to stay! A must! Even small warm breakfast included in the morning!
Check in
Main floor hallway
Bedroom
Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place, service was excellent.
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thoughtfully appointed. Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Would stay again!
Justin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and helpful
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From check-in to check out, we had an excellent two-night stay. Grateful for the in-house Periodic Table bar/restaurant.
MATTHEW, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location, unique building, loved the indoor pickleball courts and bikes, comfortsble room. We loved it!
Gillian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Still a very quirky place. 'Closet' and 'drawer' space is an open rack. Very squeaky wood floors from yesteryear. Prices reflect being in the middle of town vs. somewhere in a chain motel closer to the interstate, I guess. Breakfast buffet not quite as good as I remember it from previous visits now that it's kept out of the PT space occupied by the Prairie Canary folks.
Earl, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The complimentary breakfast options were a bit disappointing.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great check in experience. This was the best place to pick in the area hands down for the kids. We had a blast.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Kwame, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bar/Restaurant had Excellent food! Hotel staff were very helpful.
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed the stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Interesting space in an old school. I would stay there again.
mathilda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great renovation and use of an old school. Well done on the theme
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a cool place to stay.
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and great location
Krasimir, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place, great staff!
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

My family and I had a great 2 day stay
Great place Great atmosphere
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

x

Struggled with wifi in Room 112. Kept having to sign in. Weak in far corners. Otherwise lovely. Good coffee. Comfortable suite.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was one of the best places I have stayed. The staff was great and we just really enjoyed our time there.
Ed, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique and fun hotel.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the cute hotel walking distance from the school. This is where we have stayed before and definitely best in the town
Deepa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love that they converted this building from a school to a hotel; great little bar and outside gathering space; offer bikes to ride; staff very amenable.
Mike, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

There was no Microwave in the room ,the space of fridge is too small ,the breakfast is very bad
rouzbeh, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really cool hotel!!

Really cool hotel and restaurant and outdoor space with fire pits and games etc.. Enjoyed our stay and hope to return again!!
Pamela, 1-night trip