The Best Hotels Closest to Central Park in Grinnell for 2026

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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

0.1 km from Central Park

Jeongrim

NT$8,040

NT$9,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

3.8 km from Central Park

Jenny

NT$3,129

NT$3,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80

3.7 km from Central Park

Charles

NT$2,937

NT$3,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

4. Western Inn & Suites

4.5 km from Central Park

Harold

NT$1,744

NT$1,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

4.6 km from Central Park

Cyndi

NT$2,877

NT$3,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

4.1 km from Central Park

Sherwin

NT$1,807

NT$2,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 405 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA	8.6 Excellent 952 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80	8.4 Very Good 573 reviews	View
Western Inn & Suites	7.4 Good 62 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell	7.6 Good 609 reviews	View

Top Central Park Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

8/10 Good

"Clean hotel. Very nice staff and very convenient to Iowa Speedway. Would stay again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, neat, quiet, and staff is always friendly and helpful. Breakfast is actually pretty good for this type of place with higher end Greek yogurt (most places have cheaper regular yogurt), various kinds of cottage cheese and milk, several muffin/bread options, oatmeal, hot cocoa and coffee, juices, as well as the typical fresh waffles and powdered eggs."

Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good more than I expected"

Quality Inn Newton at I-80

8/10 Good

"The room meet my expectations. The rate for the night was overinflated due to a local event."

Western Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Staff friendly."

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was really nice the place was very clean and breakfast was really good"

Super 8 by Wyndham Toledo

10/10 Excellent

"Great always"

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the Baymont Inn in Newton over NASCAR weekend. The hotel is under new ownership and re-branding. You can tell there have been renovations and rooms were nicely redone-more importantly they were clean. The lady at the front desk (sorry we did not catch her name) was absolutely wonderful! She was hit with a lot of stuff and was doing an amazing job. She handled everything professionally and with grace. "

Hotel Grinnell Downtown, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a cool location! The building is historic and was once a school. Everything was unique while still being clean and having a modern feel."

Other attractions near Central Park

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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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 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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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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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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Arbor Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arbor Lake during your travels 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 Central Park?

Central Park is located in an area of Grinnell that travelers like 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 Central Park?

Adjacent to Central Park, 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. Other good choices within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA and Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell near I-80.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Central Park?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Central Park.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Central Park.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Central Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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