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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, steps from Central Park and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, is perfect for relaxation and culture. Start your day with the 24-hour gym, then head to the nearby golf course or unwind on the welcoming terrace.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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 CNY1,693
CNY1,896 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 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 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 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

  • 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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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 28 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 28 (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 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 28 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 28 (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

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

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

6/10 Good

the room was clean & the bed very comfortable. They were understaffed and it was hard to find someone at the front desk for help. The bill was overcharged from what I had arranged for on line, but it was eventually corrected. The included breakfast was from 7-10 but by 8:30 it was nearly empty. I finally found someone to refresh (they were helpful and courteous when they finally responded), but we were ready to leave. The decor is sparse & cold.
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great spaces
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and helpful staff
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the room!
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Unique hotel; spacious halls, comfortable bed, modern bathroom with nice penny tile, nice hardwood floors, so close to Central Park, great Buddha Bowl.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a fun hotel with its mix of modern and school house classic. Great accommodations. Clean. Easy to walk to dining and shopping options.
Amie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Grinnell Gem

Staff very gracious, friendly and professional. Cool setting and public spaces, in a great location.
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique hotel. This used to be a high school in 1921. Rooms are large, with great wood floors and high ceilings. Wonderful breakfast. They also have great dinner menu options. They have free bicycles.
Ricardo, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot, cute lil collegetown, easy access i80

Lovely hotel, restored/converted thoughtfully from an old high school. It was clean, safe, great service, and just off of i80. Perfect to break a cross country road trip!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here if you have the chance!

Very charming hotel, converted from a former Junior High School. Retains much of the original wooden and tile flooring,just adds to the overall charm of the place. Staff very helpful and the free breakfast was delicious.
Gwen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

There was no second reservation but Hotel Grinnell fixed the problem immediately. Excellent service!
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I loved it!

Since I haven't been traveling much lately, I wanted to stay someplace nice--and Hotel Grinnell definitely was that. Since they repurposed an old school into a hotel, they used a school theme throughout. Rooms are a wonderful mix of new and old--nice, clean modern styling, but with the wonderful old hardwood floors from days gone by. Other guests made the same comments as I did, "This place is cool!"
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice local hotel in a former school. Room and bathroom were clean and in excellent condition. Price was very reasonable. Only about a 10 min drive from interstate 80. Complimentary breakfast was excellent. My wife and I would stay here again if in the area. 4/5 stars for service because there staff is not always at the front desk and can take a few minutes for staff to arrive when called. However, did not detract from our staff.
Roy M, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms with a great lounge and fun history

Hotel was easy to find and parking was easily accessible. Staff was very nice and helpful and check in was very easy, even after posted hours. Rooms were clean and cozy, although old electrical and plumbing makes for a constant humm noise. Nonetheless, the history and architecture of the building were fun to learn about. The restaurant "Periodic Table" was a fun lounge with games including Scrabble, shuffleboard, and skeeball, along with card games. If you are a gamer, you'll love hanging out in the lounge, bring an extra set of your favorite card game to donate as the games have clearly seen better days! Due to visiting during the off-season, breakfast was not available, so we received vouchers for nearby restaurants. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend booking here if you are visiting Grinnel College or just the town.
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

If you need to travel to Grinnell, this is without a doubt the nicest hotel in the area. However, the walls are paper thin and we could hear all the conversations from the room next to ours. The old hardwood floors are so squeaky that if anyone in the room adjacent to ours got up during the night, we would hear them. The elevator works good, but it makes an unsettling noise right before it stops, so loud that my son did not feel comfortable in it. The room itself is beautiful and in good condition. The hotel advertises that it offers free breakfast, but in fact it offers $10 vouchers per person for nearby restaurants that offer breakfast. The hotel does not have its own private parking lot, but rather street parking.
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable but too pricey

Everything was great! Very clean. Hallway on the third floor had a strange smell but not terrible. The shower has the new style with half of a door (no curtain) which is nice except the rain shower a hole that sprayed sideways and flooded the floor. The free breakfast was perfect. We were going to go to the restaurant the night before for an appetizer and have nachos but they were $25! Overall a very nice hotel but not sure it's worth the price. It is also strange that no one is at the front desk, you have to call them on the phone. If the price was much lower, I would stay again
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful, but not comfortable

Good and bad. The bed was pretty low quality -- despite the lovely four poster aspect, the mattress was too soft. I have back problems and ended up sleeping on the floor. The water faucet squirted all over the place every time we turned it on, soaking the mirror and counter. We had to request bedding for the pull-out sofa. Once received, the bedding lacked sheets. When I went back to the front desk to let them know, the concierge had walked away and left a phone number. Understandable in such a small hotel, but annoying because now it was late and we had no sheets. One good thing was the small bar/restaurant on the premises. They had a very good jazz trio, and the food was very good, both dinner and the free breakfast in the morning. The hotel was a beautiful building, but they need to work out the kinks.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
William, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The concept was great…but walls were so thin we could hear every noise and movement of other rooms all through the night
scott, 3-night trip