I fell in love with Hotel Grinnell before I even had a chance to visit. Just knowing its history…read moreand how it was an old school building having been converted to a hotel, was enough to have me interested and intrigued! They have done a great job of converting this facility to a hotel. A lot of the original school was able to be restored, such as their flooring and the auditorium. The original scoreboard is even set up on the wall in the bar. And speaking of the bar, it previously held the locker rooms. There are 43 rooms, the rooms used to be classrooms. Queen and double bed rooms are available as well as sweets, including one two level penthouse suite. The penthouse suite is gorgeous with its own dressing room that can also serve as a salon and makeup area. It would be great for a wedding party! Additionally, there are two Bunk Rooms that will sleep up to 10 people in each. The rooms are modern and trendy, and many of them have the original school windows that are a large offer a lot of light in the room. In lieu of do not disturb door hangers, there are ties to hang outside the door. There is Keurig machines in each room, as well as cups, K-Cups, sugar, and creamer. There is artwork in every room and throughout the hotel, and there is not a single duplicate. There is different art in each room! The Periodic Table is on site, they serve food and drinks. The hotel also offers a light complimentary breakfast here in the mornings during the week. In the restaurant / bar are games, work areas, a giant Scrabble board on the wall, and a computer station. There is even outdoor seating and fire pits, the outdoor area is very large. Game such as corn hole are also available. There is also a fitness room available on the 2nd story. Free bikes are available to rent for all guests. They are located on the first floor, all you have to do is check a bike out with the front desk. It's a nice way to get around! There are no phones in the rooms, and instead the front desk will text you upon check-in and you can text them whenever you have questions or need something. Someone is always available this way. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed staying here!

I love the concept of and history behind this hotel. And I wanted to love this hotel. But the…read moreservice simply doesn't not match the per night cost of the hotel. We had a number of issues ranging from lots of noise to broken appliances to cleaning issues. The manager and her son were wonderful, but I would not return to this hotel at $250 per night. The service and maintenance just isn't where it should be.

L.J. Maasdam built a towering sculpture of rusty wagon wheels, outside of Lynnville, Iowa, when he…read morewas 90 years old. Located off S. 48th Ave. about three miles before Lynnville, the road was hard to find. We ended up driving past it, stopped and asked a nearby farmer, who led us back to the right road. It can't be seen from the road. It's a little off the beaten path but it was really awesome to see and there is a picnic table there to sit and enjoy a meal if the weathers nice.

By all means stop and see this beautiful and towering installation of many many iron wagon wheels…read moreif you are passing through or near Grinnell. Mr. Maasdam built this with help from his sons when he was ninety -- a wonderful installation from the mind of a very interesting guy. I was so taken by it that I found a copy of a book all about Mr. Maasdam. A fascinating read: THE MAN BEHIND THE MILL, The Life and Stories of L. J. Maasdam by Constance Kramer. Out of print, I think, but used copies are available.

Do not use this Realtor! Very unprofessional as you should not be talking to your potential buyers…read moreabout personal stuff, politics or be prejudiced of others and laugh about it. She is also not conduct fair business practices with her employees which is why she no longer has any. Save yourself time and use a more reputable agent.

From the owner: Our Agency has full-time associates to serve you with over 100 years of combined real estate…read moreexperience. Located at 1001 Broad Street in Grinnell. We have experience in all areas of real estate including, residential, farms, acreages, lake property, investment properties & commercial. They are well trained & will guide you smoothly through the "Home Buying & Selling" process. If you are thinking of Buying, Selling or Relocating to Grinnell or the surrounding area, think of us FIRST to help you through the paperwork maze. We'll provide you with the information that will make your decision making easier. We pride ourselves in our professional approach to our business. Clients ask, "When is the best time to buy a new home?" A lot of people think spring is the perfect time for a change. But, the best time to buy a new home is when you're ready.... And when that time comes, turn to Grinnell Realty LLC you can feel confident knowing their friendly consultants will spring into action.