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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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Relax with friends and family by the fire pit in our outdoor seating area, under a covered roof with comfortable seating and string lights.
Relax in the stylish lounge area with a tufted sofa, leather armchairs, and a cozy ottoman.
Relax in a stylish café with leather armchairs, sofas, and a unique ottoman, plus a bar area with a selection of bottles.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a modern bathroom featuring a sink, mirror, and towel rack.
Stunning building with a symmetrical facade and large windows, set amidst a beautifully landscaped area.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$396
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

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925 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112
  • Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Grinnell College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Arbor Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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 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

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 Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

About the area

Grinnell

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection places you steps from Central Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms, a 24-hour business centre, and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Grinnell hotel include Grinnell College and Arbor Lake is within 30 minutes.

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 with free breakfast, steps from Central Park
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Grinnell hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1921
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 45 accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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: USD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$396.21, 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 parking available at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yep, Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

The closest beach to Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection is Rock Creek Beach (10.7 km).

What makes Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Is Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection serve breakfast?

You bet, free on-the-go brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

No, Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

There is a golf course next to Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 367 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

6/10 Okay

Jan, Edina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

mathilda

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
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

Ricardo, Manteca

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thet

Ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
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

Susan

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Great getaway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
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

Eustacia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
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

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room!
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

DeVon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024