NOT JUST ANY old CAFeteria

Food & Drink

/ füd ənd dringk / noun

Definition: Any nourishing substance that is taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy and promote growth.

From the tasty food to the giant Scrabble board, shuffleboard table and patio with fire pits, the Hotel Grinnell’s Periodic Table lounge isn’t your everyday school cafeteria. Our lunch-period-meets-recess vibe makes us the perfect gathering spot for cocktails while you blow off a little steam.

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When it comes to the beer curriculum, our smarty-pants staff has combed the state of Iowa to bring you the best from local breweries.

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PEriodic TABLE

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Meet Me in Grinnell

With cozy restaurants, charming pubs, and unique shops just steps from our doors, Hotel Grinnell offers the ideal basecamp for exploring this small town with a big personality. Grinnell is about the midpoint between Ames & Cedar Rapids, Des Moines & Iowa City, Council Bluffs & Omaha making it a perfect meet-me-in-the middle spot for reunions, meetings & group retreats.

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Dogcation

Calling all Dog Parents! Treat yourself and your four legged friend to stay the night for a dogcation at the Hotel Grinnell! The hotel is right across the street from Central Park which makes a fun start and end to a run or walk around the city with your dog. There's also a new fenced dog park close by that the front desk can direct you to just 1.5 miles from the hotel!

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Chemistry is our favorite subject

Discover Hotel Grinnell, where old school meets cool, where history is sexy and chemistry is our favorite subject. Treat your crush to date night sure to earn you an A+ on the relationship report card. Start the evening at the Periodic Table and cruise through a foodie & bar enthusiast delight with a special downtown itinerary curated just for you.

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