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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Arbor Lake

Jeongrim

NT$7,933

NT$8,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

2.8 km from Arbor Lake

Steven

NT$3,141

NT$3,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

2.7 km from Arbor Lake

Charles

NT$2,952

NT$3,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

3.1 km from Arbor Lake

Sherwin

NT$1,828

NT$2,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Bathtub w/Grab Bars) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

3.6 km from Arbor Lake

Sallproplumbing

NT$2,839

NT$3,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

2 Queen Bed, Non - Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. Western Inn & Suites

3.4 km from Arbor Lake

Christopher

NT$1,720

NT$1,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Arbor Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 406 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 959 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 587 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University	7.2 Good 685 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 612 reviews	View

Top Arbor Lake Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay when coming to visit campus. Good breakfast, staff was good."

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"Parking"

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean the entire place! Pool was able to be used 24 hours a day. Was perfect for our late check ìn. Breakfast was fine. Great place to stay."

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

10/10 Excellent

"Door to room was hard to open. Had to put a shoulder into it. Screw on the door was rubbing on the striker plate. I didn't have a phillips screwdriver as I would have made the repair."

AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfeast and location to city will return again"

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"None"

Quality Inn Newton at I-80

8/10 Good

"Hotel stay was nice the front desk agents where very nice. And it was"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good stay but unavoidable elevator disabled"

Other attractions near Arbor Lake

Central Park

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

Learn about the local history of Grinnell when you take a trip to Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Grinnell Historical Museum during your trip to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Bucksbaum Center for the Arts during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center

Enjoy an outing to Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Grinnell College

9.2/10 (152 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Grinnell College, during your trip to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center during your stay in Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve during your travels to Grinnell. Experience the jazz scene and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Arbor Lake?

Arbor Lake is located in Grinnell. Travelers like the surrounding area for its university setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Arbor Lake?

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Arbor Lake. Other good options within a few miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Arbor Lake?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Arbor Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Arbor Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Arbor Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Arbor Lake?

To find more details about updating your stay near Arbor Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Arbor Lake?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center, and Conney M Kimbo Black Cultural Center. Explore nature at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve and Central Park. Grinnell College and Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Arbor Lake hotels

1. Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80