If you're going to graduation at Grinnell College, you'll have limited options for staying in…read moreGrinnell. We booked the Country Inn & Suites over a year in advance so that we wouldn't have such a long drive from Des Moines, and it was worth it. There isn't anything within walking distance of the hotel, so a car is necessary. As has been mentioned in other reviews, the hotel doesn't have an elevator, so you will have to carry your suitcase upstairs; be sure to let the hotel know if a disability or anything would keep you from bringing your bag upstairs so you can stay on the ground floor. The hotel provides free breakfast which has the standard eggs, breakfast meat and some carbs. The rooms are pretty tired but they were otherwise clean and functional. The gym was a decent size with a couple of cardio machines, some free weights and one weight machine.

Clean rooms, pleasant staff, nice facilities, Pool & SPA. Close to I-80 and local restaurants that…read moreare really good.

I love the concept of and history behind this hotel. And I wanted to love this hotel. But the…read moreservice simply doesn't not match the per night cost of the hotel. We had a number of issues ranging from lots of noise to broken appliances to cleaning issues. The manager and her son were wonderful, but I would not return to this hotel at $250 per night. The service and maintenance just isn't where it should be.

Super amazing boutique hotel! Lucky enough to stay here. This is an old middle school. The rooms…read moreare old classrooms. They have bikes you can use to ride around the cute downtown. They turned to gym into a ballroom. The restaurant is called Periodic table. This is where they have a complimentary breakfast. They have a giant scrabble board, skee ball. The rooms were adorable and comfortable. The showers had a great rainfall shower head. The staff was amazing!!! I would go out of my to stay here when heading done I-80.

This is my first time back under its new ownership. The charm of an older house is there. It is…read morevery clean and focused on guest comfort. The location near the Grinnell College campus is ideal. The hosts bent over backwards to make sure we had a great stay. It's a perfect place to stay!

We had a great stay here and would highly recommend. The house was very clean with lots of…read moreinteresting books, magazines, and local information. Dorothy has some beautiful English and Irish china and crystal as well. She was very accommodating regarding our schedule, and we can't say enough about the breakfast. It was different each day and oh so good - from individual soufflés to homemade granola, homemade Irish soda bread, poached pears, homemade strawberry jam, and fresh fruit. It was a wonderful way to start the day!

Everything was amazing, from the room to the food. The hosts…read morewere gracious and welcoming, and every detail of the house was perfect.

If you are anywhere near here, treat yourself to what must be one off the best b&bs in the US…read more Sound like excessive praise? No. This place is just amazing. Every single detail of this house is beautifully done. Take a step into the turn of the century. How could you not pour yourself a thimble of sherry and sit quietly in the living room just absorbing the wonder, thinking about the intervening 125 years, the lives lived; the joys and sorrows, the losses, the loves. Magical? Indeed. (Feeling peckish? There are probably a few fresh baked goodies in the kitchen.) The feather bed was.....a dream! Lovely soaps and lotions are all here for bathing. Big cozy super fresh towels and best linens. And breakfast. Wow. You won't need lunch. It changed daily. A generous bowl of fresh fruit with yogurt always started it. Then each day was different-a frittata, French toast, pancakes, eggs with sausages or bacon. Yum. I sort of don't want to leave. But. Yeah. Back to life. Back to reality. I love my home but this has been grand.

We have stayed here a couple of times due to work. It is a solid experience where there are no…read moresurprises: rooms are above average, hotel is overall quiet and clean, and the front desk staff are overall above average. It was not phenomenal, but it was not bad by any means. The breakfast is not bad, and the parking is good.

I thought everything was very clean. The staff was awesome. Enjoyed our stay. Hope to stay there…read moreagain and hopefully longer. Had great choices for breakfast.

4 star for me but hey, zi have in the ditch. Maybe in a rebuilding phase¿. Lots of hawt water…read more No hot tub and well, good sleep. Best of luck to owners, hope next year brings great fortune for your family . Oh no tea yet but kum & go has tea bags and no hot water u got this!

Skip this place Website says full breakfast don't believe…read moreit...it was continental Not much of a selection and they don't refill it often Carpet dirty in the lobby Toilet rocks in the bathroom Air conditioning was so-so and windows were open in our room before we got in there on a 95 degree day so was warm in there Couch in the suite was dirty Dining area air conditioning was so-so The hosts were pretty nice so it's too bad..

Absolutely horrible hotel and service during our 10-day stay in May 2026! Housekeeping only came…read moreonce and that was not really an adequate cleaning (they left our room door open that day!). Had to get towels and toilet paper from front desk. Breakfast was hit and miss each day. Reached out to General Manager, Jay Patel, outlining the many issues during our stay. He didn't bother to respond to my very detailed email upon our return home. Don't waste your money!

Rooms are dirty, place is a mess, sheets are stained, dirty nasty rooms. Save your moneyread more

Reserved two rooms for three nights for Grinnell College graduation. Due to Grinnell event, premium…read morepricing was in effect (as with every other hotel in Grinnell during this time). Upon entering the rooms, noticed significant dust on TV stand, and tables. My room had sticky rings from glasses on the bedside tables that I wiped up. Our kids room had a DEAD MOUSE under the bedspread and after moving to another room late at night, we found empty 12-pack beer carton beneath the bed. Checked out after first night and went down the street. Front desk staff was understanding, helpful and accommodating, but management of this property seems to be poor. Hallways were extremely hot, AC turned off in rooms before we arrived. Musty smell (beyond the dead mouse smell). This property lost $800 worth of billing due to our checking out early. I travel regularly and have stayed at a wide range of hotels over the past 20 years. This place was not the worst I've experienced by a long shot, but given the significant premiums charged during the Grinnell graduation, one would expect some basic attention to cleanliness. Don't like the feel of gouging, then ignoring basics.

Like most Days Inns, this was probably built as a different brand property. It's just off I-80 in…read morehistoric Grinnell, location of one of the most impressive of Louis Sullivan's "Jewel Box" banks. My room is large, well furnished and appears to have recently undergone a major refresh with paint, new furniture and flooring in the bath and in the room. It includes a refrigerator and an iron. There is a hi def flat screen television. The bath has a new tub and surround, and a new tile floor but the same old fixtures. The shower handle requires some thought to use. The shower head was popular back in the Carter years, but it's serviceable. A few little annoyances besides the shower: I thought the rate was a little high but tolerable, the bath is separate from the vanity and there is no towel rack on the vanity. My only real complaint is a dizzying striped carpeting in my room. The staff is very friendly and accomodating, and made me feel welcome. By the way, don't expect gourmet coffee, the coffee is lousy but then, most hotel coffee is. I just didn't care for their brand at all.

My husband and I stayed here for two days the motel was quiet and clean, they offered a hot…read morebreakfast with a variety of options and drinks. The staff was extremely kind and very helpful, I would absolutely recommend this motel to everyone.

Our first room was supposed to have a a Ling sized bed. It was two twins pushed together, not…read moresecurely either. It is a worn out room but for the price I was ok with it. Until I noticed my carpet was wet under the ac unit. Upon further inspection there was mold growing on it as well. I called the front desk and he gently scolded me for not telling him when I check in so he could have someone clean it for me. Really? He gave us the handicapped room which had a queen sized bed. It was a bit more updated so I was happy with it until I noticed the shower and tub was not clean. So if I had asked them to clean the other room it would not have been done properly anyway. It has a pool which made the second room extremely muggy, it was also raining which didn't help. Lastly, breakfast would have been great if their microwave worked to heat up the cold omelettes offered. So we paid for a King bed and got a queen, no price reduction and no apologies for having to change rooms. We won't be back.

The best hotel in Grinnell. Super clean, friendly staff, and ample parking. I've stayed many times…read moreand will keep coming back.

Don't stay here. used rewards to reserve 2 rooms, claimed they could not find one of the…read morereservations but still deducted rewards for 2 rooms. Hotel is very dated, room unclean. Hair and blood stain on bed, dead bugs on floor, black mold on bathroom ceiling