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Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.5 star property
3.5-star golf hotel near Central Park

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
925 Park Street, Grinnell, IA, 50112
  • Grinnell College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Arbor Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Grinnell

In Grinnell .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Central Park and a 5-minute walk from Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Also, Grinnell College is within half a mile (1 km) and Arbor Lake is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grinnell College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arbor Lake - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

3.5-star golf hotel near Central Park
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center 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 center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, an arcade/game 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1921
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 45 accommodations with minibars and complimentary 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 bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

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 crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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

How close is Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection to the airport?

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection is 59.4 mi (65-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection.

How close is Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection to the beach?

This hotel is 9.3 mi (18-min drive) from Rock Creek Beach.

Does Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offer free breakfast?

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection have a pool?

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection features outdoor pool access.

Does Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection to downtown Grinnell?

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection is 0.3 mi away from Grinnell.

Hotel Grinnell, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 361 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

Timothy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Agustin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Great getaway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough power outlets. There are a lack of electrical outlets in the room. The bed table in the room had no electrical outlets. i brought my own power-strip in order to plug in both my phone and my computer at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024