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

A multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a glass door.

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

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

₩333,847

₩373,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.

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.

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.

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

4.3 km from Grinnell College

Steven

₩131,528

₩147,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel dining area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen area, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

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.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

4.2 km from Grinnell College

Irina

₩125,360

₩140,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

₩88,074

₩98,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

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

4.6 km from Grinnell College

Sherwin

₩78,005

₩87,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 large indoor pool with wooden walls and multiple windows.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a blue brick backsplash.

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

5.1 km from Grinnell College

Sallproplumbing

₩119,474

₩133,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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 411 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 966 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 599 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 75 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 690 reviews	View

Top Grinnell College Hotel Reviews

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"Cute and peaceful place!!!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in. Clean room. Quiet."

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

8/10 Good

"The beds were very comfortable as was our room. The complementary breakfast was very good."

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The place was very run down. The price was great but wish they could fix something. Ceiling in bathroom was ruined, bathroom floor cracked. Light by window was coming off the ceiling. Window was propped with a stick to prevent people from coming in I assume. Pool needed a new paint job on the bottom. Bed was hard. A safe place to sleep but definitely needs a good remodel."

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"excellent room, breakfast and staff"

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect room for 1 night stay"

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"None"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good stay but unavoidable elevator disabled"

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, Central Park, and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, 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