Western Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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A self-service coffee station with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a beverage dispenser.
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Lobby

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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West Street S, 2111,2111, Grinnell, IA, 50112
  • Place, Arbor Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grinnell College
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Bed, Non - Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Non - Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Grinnell

Western Inn & Suites places you within a few miles (5 km) of Arbor Lake and Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. This 53-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Arbor Lake - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Central Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Grinnell College - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Bucksbaum Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Western Inn & Suites

Guests staying at Western Inn & Suites enjoy an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and laundry facilities.
LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 248 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Pet weight must not exceed 40 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Western Inn & Suites?

This hotel is located in Grinnell, close to Arbor Lake, Central Park, and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. You'll also find Grinnell Historical Museum and Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Western Inn & Suites?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited parking, free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available.

Does Western Inn & Suites feature a casino at the property?

No, Western Inn & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Western Inn & Suites?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Western Inn & Suites a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a deep soaking bathtub as well as an outdoor pool and a free daily breakfast.

Does Western Inn & Suites have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Western Inn & Suites have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Western Inn & Suites offers free on-the-go breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Western Inn & Suites allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Western Inn & Suites for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

Does Western Inn & Suites have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Western Inn & Suites?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Western Inn & Suites.

Western Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 361 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fazal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, clean environment and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay for the night easy decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable. The breakfast was good. The staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Place was well taken care of for the price you pay for a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are incredibly friendly and easy to work with. They make the check in and check out process simplistic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and accommodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous customer service and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best nights' sleep I've ever had at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chritina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pillows were amazingly fluffy!! Very clean. It's an older facility but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Dain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a typical $80 a night hotel, staff were very nice and the room clean and quiet, the hotel is showing its age but for my stopover on my travels it was all i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed with kids. It was pretty family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk help was extremely helpful with a pleasant attitude
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking was easy and the staff helpful. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank super 8 grinnell

They were not only amazing & helpful but we accidentally left property behind & they located for us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Service is always fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tisha Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Man that runs the place is just so polite. And front receptionist is just so smiley
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

This is a nice Super 8. Very clean, the bed was comfortable. The furniture in my room was beat up, but it served its purpose for me. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024