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Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Central Park

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €219
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top 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
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top 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
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top 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
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top 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
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
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) - 65 min drive

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

Hotel near Grinnell College
Located close to Central Park and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection 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 smoke-free property
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 transport

  • 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

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
  • Highchair
  • 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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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, Ascend Hotel Collection have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection on 13 Jul 2025 start from €219.42, 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, Ascend Hotel Collection 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, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection 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, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 364 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovation and use of an old school. Well done on the theme
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mathilda

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

Timothy

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

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Amenities
They gave us a loft studio and the floors creaked badly and the tiles were coming apart on the floor. Restaurant closed at 9 pm and there was no room service. For the money they charged , it was quite terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwame

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spaces
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to the College is hard to beat
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krasimir

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

10/10 Excellent

Amie

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

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

James

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Warren

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

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My all time favorite hotel. Nice size rooms; clean and most important the staff is the nicest, friendliness and all around great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and unique experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024