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

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

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.

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.5 km from Grinnell College

Jeongrim

₩345,861

₩387,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped armchair, a black leather chair, a small table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

4.3 km from Grinnell College

Steven

₩135,775

₩152,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Charles

₩126,330

₩141,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A swimming pool with a blue chair, tiled floor, and several windows.

A reception area with a stone wall, a clock, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

A lobby with a stone wall, green seating, a wooden table with a vase, and a ceiling fan.

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

4. Western Inn & Suites

5 km from Grinnell College

Christopher

₩75,006

₩84,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

5. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.6 km from Grinnell College

Sherwin

₩78,576

₩88,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

Sallproplumbing

₩123,760

₩138,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Grinnell College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 406 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 958 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 581 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 68 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 683 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

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Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

10/10 Excellent

"Love the walk-in shower!! Bed comfortable. Room clean and great for our stay! Super easy to get to from highway. Highly recommend this hotel."

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"Have never stayed at a Baymont before but the price was great and hotel was clean and appeared to be newly remodeled. Staff was very nice and helpful."

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfeast and location to city will return again"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

8/10 Good

"Recently renovated rooms, very friendly staff. Conveniently located if you are visiting Grinnell College."

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful!"

Western Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean. The front desk staff is very friendly and ready to offer help any time. Breakfast is good, not that many options but solid - I can find everything I need. This hotel feels a safe place to stay. Will stay again."

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"None"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Clean. Spacious room. Would stay again."

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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, Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, and Central Park, 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.

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