Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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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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Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

P16,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 10 - Apr 11

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

14 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

14 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 10
10 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Grinnell, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the city center 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 area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game 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

McDonald's
8 min walk
Casey's General Store
5 min drive
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 remodeled 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 to-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 bicycle rentals, an area shuttle, and express check-out
Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like 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
Travel cribs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

P5,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

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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

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 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.
3 accessible parking spaces
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
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

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1 building
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Built in 1921
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - May 2017
Smoking not allowed
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
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 19

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 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 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

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 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

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 Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Apr 10, 2026 start from P14,798, 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?

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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Jan 9, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Very cool place to stay! A must! Even small warm breakfast included in the morning!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Oct 16, 2023

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

I loved it!

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!"

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy M

Aug 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Mar 7, 2025

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

Clean rooms with a great lounge and fun history

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Jan 19, 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Sep 26, 2023

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

Clean and comfortable but too pricey

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful, but not comfortable

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

William

Nov 24, 2025

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

Nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Verified

6/10 Okay

Mara

Mar 6, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was really cold, and I didn’t realize I needed to use a space heater. It was tucked away in the room and no one mentioned that there was no central heat. Also very loud and echoey, as you’d imagine from an elementary school. But it was really interesting architecturally.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Exceptional

9.6

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