Hotel Grinnell, steps from Central Park and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, is perfect for relaxation and culture. Start your day with a to-go breakfast, then head to the nearby golf course or unwind on the welcoming terrace.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
The current price is HK$1,791
HK$1,791
HK$2,005 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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Located in Grinnell, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the city centre and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park and Arbor Lake, while Bucksbaum Center for the Arts and Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Iowa Speedway. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Grinnell travel guide
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
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 remodelled in 2017 and located near Grinnell College
Located close to Central Park and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free on-the-go breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, The Periodic Table, serves light fare. In addition to a firepit and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Outdoor pool access nearby
Free self-parking
Free bike hire, a local area shuttle and express check-out
Luggage storage, a water dispenser and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Area shuttle
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Periodic Table
Things to do
24-hour gym
9-hole adjacent golf course
Arcade/game room
Free bicycle rentals
Games
Outdoor pool (guest access)
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Travel cot
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Coworking space
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
In a nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 19
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 19 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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 have a pool?
Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 7 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,791, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 19 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Grinnell, this golf hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Grinnell College and Arbor Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Unique hotel; spacious halls, comfortable bed, modern bathroom with nice penny tile, nice hardwood floors, so close to Central Park, great Buddha Bowl.
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.
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!
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.
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!"
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.
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Maria
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
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
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Sue
25 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
scott
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The concept was great…but walls were so thin we could hear every noise and movement of other rooms all through the night