Comfortable rooms with free breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor pool, and LGBTQ+ friendly in Grinnell, IA. Close to Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve and Grinnell Historical Museum.
Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff, along with convenient amenities and a warm indoor pool. Some note minor issues with humidity and pool chlorination, but overall find it a solid choice for travelers on I-80.
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Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell near University is an informal low-rise hotel situated off I-80, providing convenient access to local attractions like Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, Grinnell Historical Museum, and Arbor Lake Park. Its location makes it a practical choice for travelers passing through or visiting Grinnell, with easy connections to nearby airports including Des Moines International and Eastern Iowa Airport, each about an hour's drive away.
The property offers warm, laid-back rooms equipped with minifridges and microwaves, catering to guests looking for basic comforts. Amenities include an indoor pool and complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. Guest experiences generally highlight the clean facilities and friendly service, although some mention variability in room conditions such as humidity levels and pool chlorination effects.
Visitors have noted the hotel’s welcoming atmosphere, particularly its LGBTQ+ friendly environment and attentive staff. Practical features like vending machines, guest laundry, and proximity to gas stations and restaurants contribute to its appeal as a stopover spot. The breakfast receives positive remarks for variety and cleanliness, though it may be smaller compared to other hotels.
Nearby points of interest add to the convenience for guests seeking outdoor and cultural activities, including highly rated places like Rock Creek State Park and the Grinnell College Museum of Art. The property also sits close to other lodging options, which can be useful for travelers comparing stay preferences within the same area.
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Stayed here on a trip from WI to Kansas City. Booked about 45 minutes before we arrived, called the number at the desk (due to very late time of arrival) and they had the key and receipt tucked away and waiting for us at the reception desk. Room was very humid relative to outside but I think it was due to bathroom fan only working with the light on, so people would keep it running long enough to dehumidify the space. This gave it a musty smell but no mold (as I have an allergy to it and had no issues sleeping here). Breakfast was what you'd expect and the property felt safe and maintained. It was nice to be near the hwy and a Tesla supercharger.
7/2-7/6 rm 120. Githa checked me in and upgraded me for free upon request. She noticed I was a diamond member. Great customer service! Probably one of the nicest and cleanest Quality inns I've been to!! Very nice renovations done here!! The bed and blanket are super comfortable!! Beautiful indoor pool!!! I'll always be staying here whenever I pass through!! By the looks of it, breakfast should be good too. I'll update that tomorrow after I try their breakfast. Extremely happy and satisfied so far!! Breakfast was fantastic!! This is probably the best or one of the best Quality inns I've been to!!!
Lovely owners/staff. Very clean indoor pool and hot tub! Vending machines w/ beverages and snacks available, a computer for guest use in the lobby, complimentary hot breakfast, two gas stations/convenience stores just around the corner (Walmart the same distance in the other direction), and a lovely town with many restaurants just up the street. Right off of I-80. Truly an excellent value for your money.
Great value and clean large rooms. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again !!!
Overall we had a great stay, friendly staff, comfortable bed, really nice breakfast and great location if you’re traveling on I-80. Be careful with the pool though, as it’s very chlorinated, my swimsuit and my husband’s swim trunks got faded (not too happy about it), and it dried my hair out to the point I cant brush it, it’s knotted so bad (and I washed it thoroughly after swimming). Would stay again even with this little issue.
Stayed here for the weekend and had a wonderful stay the room was spotless and staff was very friendly and accommodating m! Breakfast was delicious! Pool was warm! Will definitely stay again!!
This was, by far, the nicest motel in which i stayed during my cross country trip. Nice room, pool and whirlpool, guest laundry, above average breakfast, and good price. I wish they were all this good.
The front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. The breakfast was smaller than some but had many options. Really something for everyone. The food was kept stocked and the area was kept very clean. The rooms were nice. The bed was really comfortable. Both chairs in the room were tired and are ready to be retired but those are the only two items that were negative at all.
This informal low-rise hotel off I-80 is 3 miles from both Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve and Grinnell Historical Museum. Arbor Lake Park is 4 miles away.
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