Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Small-town charm meets arts accessibility at this unique property, where guests can tee off at the nearby golf course or explore scenic cycling routes

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January 2026

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February 2026

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Dining - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)

Exterior - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

20 Feb - 21 Feb

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Room options

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Tonight

Jan 20 - Jan 21

Tomorrow

Jan 21 - Jan 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 10
10 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

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

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About the area

Located in Grinnell, Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is next to a golf course. Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park and Arbor Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Iowa Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. 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
15 min walk
Casey's General Store
16 min walk
Los Girasoles
19 min walk
Eagles Club Aerie #2545
5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel 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. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, 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 access to a nearby health club
Express check-out, express check-in and a banquet hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Highchairs, free extra beds and travel cots
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

24-hour gym
Arcade/game room
Free bicycle rentals
Outdoor pool (guest access)
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Access to nearby outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Children's toys
Free rollaway/extra bed
High chair
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Travel cot

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
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
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in room
Lever door handles
Lift (64 centimetre wide door)
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (60 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1921
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free rollaway/extra bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Slippers
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)
Desk
Desk chair
Free daily newspapers
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free rollaway/extra beds!

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 20 Feb 2026 start from AU$331.39, including 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.

What time is check-out at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated in 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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

14 Sept 2025

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

Wonderful place, service was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

13 Sept 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

21 June 2025

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

Great check in experience. This was the best place to pick in the area hands down for the kids. We had a blast.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

26 Mar 2025

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

Bar/Restaurant had Excellent food! Hotel staff were very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mathilda

26 Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great spaces

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

2 Oct 2024

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

Loved the room!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

2 Mar 2025

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

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

21 Apr 2024

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

Very nice and helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Amenities

Unique hotel; spacious halls, comfortable bed, modern bathroom with nice penny tile, nice hardwood floors, so close to Central Park, great Buddha Bowl.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

23 June 2024

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

Such a fun hotel with its mix of modern and school house classic. Great accommodations. Clean. Easy to walk to dining and shopping options.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

19 June 2024

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

Grinnell Gem

Staff very gracious, friendly and professional. Cool setting and public spaces, in a great location.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Aug 2023

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

Great spot, cute lil collegetown, easy access i80

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!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

24 Aug 2023

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

Stay here if you have the chance!

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

12 Oct 2024

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

There was no second reservation but Hotel Grinnell fixed the problem immediately. Excellent service!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

7 Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

16 Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Roy M

13 Aug 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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

26 Sept 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 July 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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025