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Country Inn By Carlson, Grinnell

2.5 of 5
1710 West Street South, Grinnell, IA 50112
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Country Inn By Carlson, Grinnell
Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Grinnell
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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West Des Moines, Iowa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 via mobile

I recently stayed at this hotel during business travel. The hotel was very nice and the staff was very friendly. The breakfast was delicious! They actually have real plates and silverware which is very unusual for a hotel like this. The main breakfast changes daily and includes things such as biscuits and gravy or breakfast burritos. The breakfast also includes... More

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Chicago West Suburbs, IL
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

We stayed here on a trip out to visit family for Christmas and stayed two nights. We booked two family suites which were larger than average rooms and nice for families with kids because of the extra space. The employees were all very nice and accommodating, especially the woman who was working hard in the very busy breakfast room. Everything... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

I stayed in this hotel last spring while my daughter was doing a visit at the college; it was nice ~ nothing spectacular but clean, fresh fruit at breakfast, a hot tub to relax in the evening and baking cookies in the early eveing which gave it a home-like feel. So, my daughter decided to go to the college, and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

Per some prior reviews this place seems to have some rough edges but nothing horrible as opposed to my last stay at the Comfort Inn where things were starting to truly fray. The room was spacious and functional but the bedding was very uneven and the toilet sort of needed a little encouragement. The phone was something like I haven't... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2010
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We stayed at this hotel on five occasions, across two years, prior to the stay in April 2010. There has been a change in management and hotel standards. The hotel is in need of maintenance and repair---our toilet leaked, the vanity was cracked the bathroom door was damaged and the bed was miserable.

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Iowa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2010

Apparently after the last positive post on this web site from 2009, the hotel decided it no longer needed to clean after that. EVERYTHING about this hotel was either dirty, outdated, or worn out. The 19" tube television was extra special. The shower filled up with 6" of water, the vanity was worn, the faucet was outdated and chipped. The... More

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Milwaukee
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2009

We stayed here based on other reviews and the motel more than lived up to them. We had a Jacuzzi King room and the room was huge. Bed was very comfortable, and the Jacuzzi was wonderful after a day on the road.

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BassClubChicago
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2009

Very clean property and accomodating staff. Easy to find, good breakfast and clean pool. I imagine none of the other lodging could be better.

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Lakewood, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2009
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First impression is the friendly staff and a nice, clean, large room! The staff is always helpful and friendly! The breakfasts are really good and plentiful, especially the waffles you bake yourself...yummy! We love the swimming pool and hot tub (although the seating has a rough finish). The soup & bread during the early part of the week was a... More

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Youngstown, Ohio
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2009
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Not only was our room beautiful with a well-supplied jacuzzi, there are always freshly baked cookies out in the lobby for hungry travelers, and at times, fruit, too. The breakfast is great. Not like in many motels where the "Continental Breakfast" is a joke. This one included fresh Belgian waffles, scrambled and boiled eggs, sausage patties, fruit, cereals, breads, juices,... More

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Address: 1710 West Street South, Grinnell, IA 50112
Price range (per night):* INR4,977 - 5,760

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