1630 West Street South, Grinnell, IA 50112, United States
#4 of 5 hotels in Grinnell
Guests' ChoiceBased on 93 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 May 2024
Corey
United StatesLocation, easy to access. Had a first floor room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Espinoza
United StatesRoom Service never happened until we asked to get trash thrown and for clean towels. We were told we didn't ask.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Grace
United StatesNo housekeeping service
Location to Grinnell College
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Vangroningen
CanadaComfy beds
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Benjamin
United StatesThe breakfast was pretty so-so. The waffles were pretty much flavorless.
We thought the beds were quite comfortable and the room (and property overall) were up-to-date and very clean. The staff were friendly as well.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Larry
United StatesThe coffee machine in the breakfast area wasn’t working and the coffee we were provided was weak. My room only had decaf coffee.
The room was quiet and cool. The bed was very comfortable. Check in went quickly and the WiFi was excellent.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Carolyn
CanadaThe only thing disappointing was the complimentary breakfast. We got down at 8:30, and breakfast was suppose to go till 9am, but they were out of most of the hot items - even coffee! They said more was coming but it was a long wait and we ended up leaving before things were brought out. They also didn't have juice which I thought was odd. I think it would have been a good breakfast if it was stocked. The one hot item they did have was waffles, and they were good. The breakfast room was very nice and everything was very clean.
The hotel was nice and clean. Very large room with a nice bathroom, comfortable tub (rare) and comfortable beds. Quick and efficient check in.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Rojean
United StatesDirect TV did not work due to storm
convenient
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Larry
United StatesLocation and the chance to check in early!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Mary
United StatesThe room was freezing when I arrived. It took a couple of hours to warm up. The bed was too soft and kind of mushy. The exit door closest to my car would not open (frozen?) and I reported it twice. The message was not communicated to the manager, like I was told it would be. The door was never attended to. Breakfast was mediocre compared to other hotels that offer breakfast.
convenient location
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 23 June 2022
Jody
United StatesNothing
Comfortable beds, lots of pillows. Good breakfast
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 22 June 2022
Larry
United StatesThe hotel was not located close to any restaurants but it didn't matter because none of the restaurants were open while we were there because of water issues. We did try to modify our reservation from two nights to one night before we arrived, but since we would be charged for the night, we decided to stay both nights. We should have asked again after finding out about the water, but it was such a hassle when we tried before that we decided just to stay.
The location was easily accessible. The room was clean and had an easy chair and desk chair. The bed was fairly comfortable.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 19 April 2022
Janet
United StatesWe were there 3 nights and our room was never touched by housekeeping. I would have expected clean towels, trash removal and bed made.
The staff made an extra special effort to celebrate Easter with hidden eggs, candy for everyone and even an evening meal. We really appreciated that effort.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2021
Caroll
United StatesThe staff was particularly welcoming and efficient. Added to a pleasant stay.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 21 September 2021
Victoria
United StatesRoom smelled musty
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 29 August 2021
Raymond
United StatesA shower rather than a tub...they never seem to drain well.
Great breakfast....real bacon, potatoes and scrambled egg tortilla, and yogurt....yum.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 23 August 2021
Gary
United StatesNice
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 22 August 2021
Missy
United StatesWhen I got back at night (it was late), they were out of parking and I had to park out on the road.
The staff is wonderful and very helpful. The rooms are always clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 1 July 2021
Mark
United StatesFriendly staff. Adequate breakfast. Comfortable beds
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 18 June 2021
Melissa
United StatesI wish they had lids for the paper coffee cups with the morning breakfast.
Everything was very nice. The bathroom was extremely nice and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 10 June 2021
Ann
United StatesSlow elevator …
It was Very nice and we are staying again in July!
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
David
United StatesBroken windows with torn clear plastic to cover windows. 5pm no cars in parking lot, low light front desk area. Front door looked broken Didn’t think it rated a 4.0 of 5
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Lena
United StatesSpiders, broken windows, poor internet connection, water drainage through the walls are terrible
The staff was incredible!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Barbara
United StatesThe rug was sticky, and the bed had a steel box spring mount that I caught my ankle on causing swelling and bruising. The deadbolt on the door to our room would not engage. Breakfast was a real disappointment. And the trash cans were filthy, but you had to push the door open to deposit trash.
Larry, at the front desk, was the only shining light at this facility.
Stayed in July 2023
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