The Best Hotels Closest to Central Park in Grinnell for 2026

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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

0.1 km from Central Park

Jeongrim

₩340,532

₩381,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

3.7 km from Central Park

Irina

₩127,371

₩142,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A Western Inn & Suites sign with directions to the indoor pool and entrance.

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

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

3. Western Inn & Suites

4.5 km from Central Park

Christopher

₩89,838

₩100,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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 large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

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

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

4.6 km from Central Park

Sallproplumbing

₩121,867

₩136,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An indoor swimming pool with checkered floor tiles, wooden walls, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A living room with a fireplace, green walls, and a view through glass doors.

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

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" featuring a two-story building with a red roof and multiple windows.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.1 km from Central Park

Sherwin

₩80,052

₩89,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 408 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 593 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 72 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 612 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 686 reviews	View

Top Central Park Hotel Reviews

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

8/10 Good

"Staff was friendly and helpful. Only complaint was that yhe beds were too tall."

Super 8 by Wyndham Toledo

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, basic but comfortable budget-friendly room. Breakfast was as advertised: minimal. Standard motel waffle maker set-up, cereal, yogurt, toast, coffee. For the price, overall experience was great."

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

8/10 Good

"Is close to my daughter college."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

10/10 Excellent

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Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown

10/10 Excellent

"The shower could have been a little cleaner there were black specks on the caulking ."

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

Western Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It is an older hotel, staff is very kind and curtious!"

Quality Inn Newton at I-80

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and recently remodeled. The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of pillows. The staff was friendly and provided a quick check in and quick checkout. They were adequate items available on the breakfast."

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Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

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Grinnell Historical Museum

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Grinnell College

9.2/10 (152 reviews)

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Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center

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Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center

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Arbor Lake

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Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Park?

Central Park 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.

Where is the best place to stay near Central Park?

Adjacent to Central Park, 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. Other good choices 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 Central Park?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Central Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Central Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Central Park?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Central Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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