Hotel Grinnell, nestled near Central Park and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy a to-go breakfast, tee off at the adjacent golf course or unwind on the charming terrace.
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Gym
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool access
24-hour fitness center
Free use of bicycles
Room service
24-hour business center
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Feel at home (6)
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $212
$212
includes taxes & fees
$189 per night
May 9 - May 10
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 10
10 Twin Beds
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 3
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
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Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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) - 65 min drive
Area shuttle
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
Casey's - 15 min walk
Casa Margarita's - 20 min walk
Casey's General Store - 15 min walk
About this property
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection
Adjacent to a golf course, Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection is a great choice for a stay in Grinnell. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, free bike rentals, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Hotel Grinnell Hotel Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell Hotel
Hotel Grinnell Grinnell
Hotel Grinnell
Grinnell, Ascend Collection
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
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Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Grinnell
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, an arcade, and a garden. Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection also has access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection like?
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection is a short 6-minute walk from Grinnell College and 5 minutes' walk from Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.
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Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Location
Breakfast
Shower
Bed
Towns
Schools
Bar
Restaurant
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with hot and cold choices, nice options, and a lovely staff member running the area. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Love that they converted this building from a school to a hotel; great little bar and outside gathering space; offer bikes to ride; staff very amenable.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
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.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
It was a cool place to stay.
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Loved the room!
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Great spaces
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2023
Great place to stay.
Kwame
Kwame, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Convenience to the College is hard to beat
Emil
Emil, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2025
My room was being heated not so greatly by a space heater. I was cold. The thermostat in the room wasn’t working. Otherwise my stay was good
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
Great hotel!
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
There was no second reservation but Hotel Grinnell fixed the problem immediately. Excellent service!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Such a fun hotel with its mix of modern and school house classic. Great accommodations. Clean. Easy to walk to dining and shopping options.
Amie
Amie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2025
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.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2024
Very nice and helpful staff
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
Grinnell Gem
Staff very gracious, friendly and professional. Cool setting and public spaces, in a great location.
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2023
Very nice place, great staff!
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
Loved the cute hotel walking distance from the school. This is where we have stayed before and definitely best in the town
Deepa
Deepa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2022
Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and great location
Krasimir
Krasimir, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2024
Unique hotel; spacious halls, comfortable bed, modern bathroom with nice penny tile, nice hardwood floors, so close to Central Park, great Buddha Bowl.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2023
This place was one of the best places I have stayed. The staff was great and we just really enjoyed our time there.
Ed
Ed, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2023
Long weekend stay
What a wonderful place to stay with a small town feel excellent service will come back again
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2022
Great Hotel
My family and I had a great 2 day stay
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Quiet and unique experience
Ralph
Ralph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
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!!
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2022
Very unique and fun hotel.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2022
My all time favorite hotel. Nice size rooms; clean and most important the staff is the nicest, friendliness and all around great.