Prospective Grinnell students may enjoy staying overnight with current students in the dorms. Although we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity, some prefer to stay in local inns or hotels with accompanying family members. Lodging on campus is not available to parents or others traveling with the prospective student.
Please refer to the list of recommended accommodations near the Grinnell College campus if needed:
| Grinnell | ||
|---|---|---|
| Carriage House Bed and Breakfast | 1133 Broad Street | 641-236-7520 |
| Clayton Farms Bed and Breakfast (7 miles) | 621 Newburg Road Box 205 | 641-236-3011 |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | 1630 West Street South | 641-236-5236 800-228-5150 |
| Country Inn by Carlson (2.7 miles) | 1710 West Street South | 641-236-9600 800-456-4000 |
| Four Winds Motel | Highway 6 West | 641-236-3125 |
| Guest House Bed and Breakfast | 3970 50th Street | 641-236-6161 641-236-5843 |
| Marsh House Bed and Breakfast | 833 East Street | 641-236-6782 641-236-0132 |
| Phoenix Café & Inn | 835 Park Street | 641-236-3657 |
| Super 8 Motel (3.1 miles) | Highway 146 South and I-80 | 641-236-7888 800-800-8000 |
| Kellogg 10 miles E | ||
| Lake Pla-Mor Campground | I-80 exit 173 or 179 south in Kellogg, Iowa | 641-526-3169 |
| Rock Creek State Park (campground) | 7 miles west of Grinnell | 641-236-3722 |
| Malcom 12 miles E | ||
| Pleasant Country Bed and Breakfast | 641-528-4925 | |
| Brooklyn 15 miles E | ||
| Sleep Inn | 319-685-4500 | |
| Lynnville 20 miles SW | ||
| The Old Mill Riverside Inn Bed and Breakfast | 641-527-2300 | |
| Montezuma 20 miles SE | ||
| Cozy Country Inn | 641-623-5505 | |
| English Valley Bed and Breakfast | 641-623-3663 | |
| Newton 20 miles W | ||
| Days Inn | 641-792-2330 800-DAYS-INN | |
| Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 641-792-8100 800-553-2666 | |
| Holiday Inn Express | 641-792-3333 888-249-1468 | |
| La Corsette Maison Inn | 641-792-6833 | |
| Mid-Iowa Motel | 641-792-1503 | |
| Newton Inn Hotel & Banquet Facility | 641-792-4200 800-373-6350 | |
| Quality Inn | 641-792-7722 800-424-6423 | |
| Rolling Acres Family Campground | 1600 E. 36th Street S. Netwon, IA I80 Exit 168 | 641-792-2428 641-792-4301 |
| Super 8 Motel | 641-792-8868 800-800-8000 | |
While visiting, prospective students and their parents can dive right in to college life by eating at the all-campus dining hall. The town of Grinnell, however, does offer a range of restaurants, cafés, and delis to complement the student dining experience. You may want to make reservations ahead of time!
For a more complete list of dining establishments and phone numbers, visit Dining in Grinnell.
Selected restaurant descriptions:
- Café Phoenix – Elegant Mediterranean-influenced dishes cooked almost entirely from local foods grown or raised in Iowa, served at an art gallery and winery.
- Pagliai’s Pizza – Unique and savory pizza, as well as a mouthwatering list of Italian specialties.
- Jimbo’s Pizza & Pub – Good old-fashioned pizza, as well as piping hot sandwiches. Owned by a Grinnell College alum!
- A&M Café – A beloved greasy spoon with scrumptious breakfast and an impressive display of old trucker paraphernalia.
- Back Alley Deli – The classic hole-in-the-wall sandwich joint, serving everything from pastrami to corned beef, piled on fresh-baked bread.
- Casa Margarita – Fun and festive Mexican fare, complete with tiny sombreros and gigante margaritas.
- Chuong Garden – Tasty Chinese cuisine in the heart of downtown Grinnell; check out the $5 lunch special.
- Dari Barn – Nothing’s yummier in the summer months than this local hot spot serving the best in fried food and frozen delights.
- Lonnski’s Pub & Deli – Hearty sandwiches and local brews…an unbeatable combination.
- Thai Basil – Delicate flavors and fresh ingredients made this recent culinary addition an immediate hit.