Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Americas
8.1 (273 reviews)
1710 West Street South , Grinnell , US
+1 641-236-9600

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Great/convenient location
Comfortable beds (for many guests)
Clean/updated rooms noted by several guests
Included breakfast and easy check-in
Pleasant pool and overall nice facility
Good value/price
Cons:
Persistent musty/mildew smell in some rooms (especially lower floors)
Occasional maintenance/room issues (toilet problems, AC contributing to odor)
Dirty carpet and stains reported
Inconsistent breakfast quality (overripe fruit, poor eggs)
Instances of evacuation/fire alarm and lobby flooding with poor direction

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple guests reported musty/mildew smells in first-floor rooms, lingering odors affecting clothes, dirty carpet stains and occasional lobby flooding; several rooms were described as clean but persistent odor and carpet issues lower the overall cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.8
Numerous reviews praise staff as lovely, friendly, amazing and accommodating with easy check-in; one report noted poor direction during an evacuation, but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
9.5
Multiple guests highlighted the convenient and perfect location for their needs; location is consistently noted as a major positive.
Room Quality
7.2
Rooms are described as comfortable and updated by several guests (comfortable beds, nice bathrooms), but issues include beds that caused back pain for some, low toilets, AC units worsening odors, and some stained carpet.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities like a pleasant pool and included breakfast are mentioned positively; property noted as nice overall though there is no elevator and minor pool cloudiness reported.
Value for Money
8.7
Guests frequently cited good value and reasonable price; several repeat stays and comments about value suggest a favorable perception.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast received mixed feedback — some guests said it was very good and included hot items, while others noted overripe fruit and poor-quality eggs; overall F&B is average-to-slightly-below expectation.
Overall Experience
8.1
Many guests report a very good or great stay with friendly staff and good location, but recurring odor/cleanliness and occasional maintenance issues temper the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

Property Description

Inviting Hotel in Grinnell, Iowa

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies in the lobby, take a dip in the indoor pool, or work out in the gym during your stay at this Grinnell hotel.

Cozy Rooms: Relax in rooms offering free local calls, Wi-Fi, and amenities like a coffee maker, hairdryer, and cable TV for your comfort and convenience.

Delicious Breakfast: Start your day right with a daily breakfast buffet serving a variety of items such as muffins, cereal, and fresh fruit.

Experience the charm of Grinnell at Country Inn By Carlson. Book now to enjoy a relaxing stay near Rock Creek State Park and Grinnell College.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please be advised this property does not have an elevator. For ground floor accommodations request, please contact the property directly.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DSM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 273 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8.1
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COLETTE • couple • fr
10
Bien pour une nuit
Pros:

Très propre et confortable

Cons:

Petit déjeuner un peu léger

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Lorie • solo_traveller • us
10
Five Star Hospitality
Pros:

The hospitality of the crew was lovely and pleasant i would definitely come back again. Thank you all so very much.

Cons:

The bed was not the best at all. My back was hurting after resting on the bed.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • couple • us
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Dolthia • couple • us
10
Clean facility and staff very friendly!
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Cathy G • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It fit our needs perfectly!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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ANA BELÉN • couple • es
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Rick • family_with_children • us
5
This force needs to do serious maintenance on this mechanical systems to avoid the musty smell in th
Cons:

First floor rooms smelled musty. Air-conditioning units made it worse requested to move to 2nd floor slight improvement.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Ludovic • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Propre, literie très confortable et piscine très agréable.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
1
Not clean at all and the smell in the room will knock you down
Pros:

Location to where I needed to be

Cons:

Was evacuated 3 times due to fire alarm going off. Staff was not giving direction to anyone on what to do
The lobby foyer was flooded a bit there were buckets catching water from the ceiling. Light fixture dangling and ceiling exposed. Could not open automatic door because of this problem had to slide the heavy glass door open. The room smelled of mildew and made all my clothes smell this way. Will never go back here.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
7
Very good overall
Pros:

Great location and super staff!

Cons:

Had to jiggle the toilet handle repeatedly so water in tank would fill. Plus, mildew smell at room’s east-facing windows.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Tonisha • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

It was clean and a full breakfast every morning. Staff were amazing and accommodating. Also check in was a breeze. Love it here!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
6
Wife got poor sleep due to smell
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

High humidity and smell and dampness

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Hansen • family_with_children • us
10
My stay was quite enjoyable.
Cons:

Toilets too low.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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wright • solo_traveller • us
5
It's OK. I expect a higher level of cleanliness.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and the shower was great! The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good.

Cons:

The first room I was assigned smelled musty. I changed rooms to an upper floor and the smell was better. The carpet was dirty and there were stains on the chair in the room.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee