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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $265
$237 nightly
$265 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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925 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112
  • Place, Grinnell College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbor Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a colorful abstract painting on the wall, and a blackboard on the left wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A four-poster bed with a modern design, two bedside tables with lamps, a small desk with a chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A four-poster bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a bench at the foot of the bed.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a blue armchair, and a side table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a separate bathroom with a vanity, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a wardrobe with neatly folded towels.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a large window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a brown leather chair, a wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Grinnell

With a stay at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Grinnell, steps from Central Park and within a 5-minute walk of Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. .This golf hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Grinnell College and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Arbor Lake.

What's nearby

  • Grinnell College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arbor Lake - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Casa Margaritas - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Cascabel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 45 accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Periodic Table - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 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 crib

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Null
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1921
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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 28
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 28
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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 28 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 28 (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

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 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

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 422 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a charming hotel! The property is a renovated school that was built in the 1920s. We loved all the thoughtful details including the original hardwood floors and the interior design selections that alluded to the fact that the building was once a school. The restaurant serves charcuterie boards and clever cocktails. The check in process was a little confusing because there isn’t a dedicated front desk, and the shower temp was just lukewarm, but the charm of the hotel outweighed those minor issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities should be upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place, service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cool place to stay! A must! Even small warm breakfast included in the morning!
Check in
Main floor hallway
Bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hopefully they have better quality of amanities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check out, we had an excellent two-night stay. Grateful for the in-house Periodic Table bar/restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This converted high school was not for us, no amenities to speak of.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cool place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoughtfully appointed. Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

My family and I had a great 2 day stay
Great place Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice place, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar/Restaurant had Excellent food! Hotel staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and fun hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was one of the best places I have stayed. The staff was great and we just really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cute hotel walking distance from the school. This is where we have stayed before and definitely best in the town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, unique building, loved the indoor pickleball courts and bikes, comfortsble room. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really cool hotel!!

Really cool hotel and restaurant and outdoor space with fire pits and games etc.. Enjoyed our stay and hope to return again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Long weekend stay

What a wonderful place to stay with a small town feel excellent service will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Interesting space in an old school. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025