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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June 2026

July 2026

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, individually decorated - Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Grinnell)

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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 the 24-hour gym, then head to the nearby golf course or unwind on the welcoming terrace.

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

7.350.161 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included

2.736.154 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jun - 21 Jun

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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 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 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

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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 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.

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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

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 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 2 Jun 2026 start from 6.562.644 ₫, 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 28 (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 28 (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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

9 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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

Grinnell Gem

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

Verified

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

Verified

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

Verified

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

Verified

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

26 Sep 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 traveller

30 Jul 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

24 Nov 2025

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

Nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Sharon

13 Apr 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The hotel is unique in that it used to be a middle school. It has a school feel to it which is fun. However, the room felt dirty, and it felt like there was no staff anywhere. Almost felt like we were walking the halls of an abandoned hotel. We always had to wait for someone to come to the desk or we were directed to the restaurant for anything we needed (which was also empty until someone came out). The old wood floors in the room are noisy and creaky when you walk so you can’t get up to go to the bathroom without waking everyone else up. Would not recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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Michele

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Gary

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Catherine

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Susan

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Amie

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Ricardo

Ricardo

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Great spot, cute lil collegetown, easy access i80

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10/10 Excellent

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