AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell

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AmericInn
7.8 (219 reviews)
2210 West Street South , Grinnell , US
+1 641-328-5225

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (waived fees, accommodating)
Convenient location off I-80 / close to track
Good, warm and well-stocked breakfast (reported by multiple guests)
Clean and comfortable beds reported by some guests
Pool praised by at least one guest
Cons:
Persistent musty smells reported in multiple rooms/buildings
Aged, worn rooms with rusted fixtures and cosmetic neglect
Noisy/heavily worn HVAC and bathroom fans
Small/tired exercise room (broken treadmill) and no elevator
Perceived poor value for price (guests felt rate was too high)
Inconsistent or late breakfast service / no lobby coffee reported

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: some guests called rooms 'super clean' but multiple guests reported musty smells, dirty mirrors, worn surfaces and neglected hallways.
Service
10
Consistently positive: staff described as very friendly, helpful (waived early check-in fee) and accommodating; receptionist praised.
Location
10
Strong asset: convenient location just off I-80 and good for track access according to multiple guests.
Room Quality
5.5
Generally worn and dated: reports of noisy window AC units and bathroom fans, rusted fixtures, tiny bathrooms, uncomfortable sofa/bed and other maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.6
Mixed but usable: pool praised by guests and breakfast generally well stocked; small/tired exercise room (broken treadmill), no elevator and some missing/poorly maintained features.
Value for Money
5
Perceived as overpriced for condition: several guests cited paying high rates for a beaten-up, tired property.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast generally praised as warm and well-stocked by multiple guests, though one report noted late opening/no coffee on a weekend morning.
Overall Experience
7.8
Mixed overall: friendly staff and good location/pool and decent breakfast balanced against musty smells, dated rooms and maintenance issues; an average, usable stay for some but unacceptable for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 80, AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell offers easy access to nearby attractions. Less than a 10-minute drive from Grinnell College, guests can explore the area effortlessly.

Nearby Parks and Recreation
Within a 5-minute drive, guests can enjoy the natural beauty of James Miller Park and Grinnell City Park. For golf enthusiasts, Grinnell Country Club is just a short 10-minute drive away, providing leisure activities for all.

Comfortable Accommodations
After a day of exploring, guests can retreat to comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities. Whether traveling for business or leisure, AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell ensures a relaxing stay for all.

Book your stay now and experience convenience and comfort at AmericInn by Wyndham Grinnell.

Important information:

A valid photo ID and credit card are required at check-in. Special requests are subject to availability, can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 219 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Fred • family_with_children • us
10
Would stay again
Pros:

everything was nice!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Webster • solo_traveller • us
3
The room was clean enough. Overall, the property was a disappointment for the price point.
Pros:

The breakfast service did not open until 7 am (Saturday). So...I was locked out of the breakfast area. No coffee service available in the lobby. I gave up and got on the road. Many of the other guests (based on the in the parking lot the night before) also left before breakfast service opened.

Cons:

This is an older property with some cosmetic efforts to update the exterior appearance, but fail to freshen up the rooms in the Annex building. The heating/cooling was a "window unit" that rattled, made very loud noises intermittently, and was very tired.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Vance • couple • us
4
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Holub • solo_traveller • ua
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • us
6
Pros:

The location worked out well for us, just off I-80. The breakfast was very good. It was warm, had multiple options, clean and well stocked.

Cons:

In our room, the bathroom fan was very loud, after awhile it would stop making noise.
Also, our king size bad - on the beds right side, I think some of the frame may have been loose. If my husband sat down on the bed or moved during the night it would make noise. It did not bother him but I am a light sleeper and it would wake me. The metal frame around the door in the bathroom was rusted out at the bottom and the bathroom looked old. Even though pieces looked worn, I did feel like it was clean and in the end I guess that is the most important to me.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Roseman • couple • us
10
Very nice receptionist and super clean rooms
Pros:

Super clean and Comfy beds!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Brandy • couple • us
6
Long day of traveling needed a place to stay.
Pros:

A room smelled very musty.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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188desp • Family
4
I would look elsewhere. Musty smells everywhere. . Motel not hotel.
Pros:

Find a different hotel. This hotel is so beat up and old. I hate leaving bad reviews bc the staff was very nice but we just couldn’t stay here again. (Especially not for the price). It’s actually more like a motel.

There are 2 buildings; we stayed in the building without the pool/check in.
I took a ton of pictures- so people can see. There is no elevator, fyi.
The bathroom is tiny. The sofa bed so uncomfortable. The bed u couldn’t even walk around; there wasn’t enough space.

The exercise room is tiny. The treadmill doesn’t work. Vacuuming the hallway? Never. It’s gross. Plus the musty smell.

I just don’t understand the trip advisor reviews. They are all good but this place does not reflect the reviews!! Warning.

I’m sorry; they were very friendly but I would try somewhere else..

2026-08-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Bryan • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Williamson • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
5
We will not stay at this facility in the future.
Pros:

The staff was nice in waiving the fee for early check-in. The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

There was a musty smell in the room, the lighting in the bathroom (and whole room) was horrible and the mirror was dirty, the curtains should have been better with being blackout due to the room facing the gas station and the extremely bright parking lot light. Did not like the idea of being in a separate building from the main dining area especially since it rained the entire time (did not want to have to walk in the rain to get breakfast).

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Dillon • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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corina • extended_group • us
8
It was good for what we needed. The pool was awesome.
Pros:

Distance to track

Cons:

I got stuck in the bathroom and had to call the fire department to get me out. I had to sit in the dark because the lights were so noisy I couldn’t hear what they were telling me to do.
The shower was good but the plug wouldn’t stay open so stood in water. Yuck

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Williamson • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Millard • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Dillon • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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herbm154 • Family
4
Expensive night in a worn out hotel
Pros:

Spent 199 on a worn out , tired hotel in the middle of Iowa. 199! Slept fine. A/C worked. Dumpy hotel outside, beat up inside. Railings missing parts. Recent paint job weak, window blind didn’t work well and the breakfast was very unappealing. 199! Pretty frustrating.

2026-08-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Laura • solo_traveller • lt
10
Pros:

Labai nuostabi administratorė, kuri pakeitė kambarį, nes buvo nemalonus kvapas. Skanūs pusryčiai. Ačiū už rastą suknelę :)

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee