However, one of the hotel’s most unique features, and Harrington’s favorite, is the artwork. Not one of the 300 original pieces of art found throughout the hotel is duplicated, an accomplishment that she says, “nearly killed me.” And while the guest rooms and public spaces were primarily designed for comfort, they’re eco-friendly as well. Fresh air from outside is continuously piped into rooms, and beds are draped with Egyptian Cotton luxury sheets made in a “socially responsible” fashion by Parachute.
The rest, as they say, is history. The Hotel Grinnell stands today as the city’s most popular destination hotel, a favorite not just of business and leisure travelers, but of brides and grooms looking to add a splash of warm nostalgia to their celebration.