"The benefits of Hotel Grinnell have been diverse and signficant. Hotel Grinnell drives visitors to our downtown, supports retail and service businesses by generating traffic, provides quality lodging and business meeting facilities for our other companies, and builds on our strong social and cultural activities in our city center. Hotel Grinnell's positive impacts are exceeding expectations." Russ Behrens, City Manager, Grinnell, Iowa
"Since it's opening, Hotel Grinnell has been a tremendous asset to the college and the town. By providing a high end offering, the hotel has helped Grinnell put its best foot forward for visitors who are seeking a more boutique experience. Guests to the college, including speakers, prospective students and families, and trustees, now have an upscale boutique option that is walking distance to campus. Located just a block from campus and in the heart of downtown, the hotel also provides a draw for visitors who might otherwise miss what Grinnell's revitalized downtown has to offer. Most notably, in warmer weather, the Periodic Table's outdoor patio has provided a new mingling spot for people from all walks of life to gather and relax. With sparkling lights, and crowds of people, the hotel has awakened excitement and vitality in a previously sleepy downtown." Monica Chavez-Silva AVP for Community Enhancement, Grinnell College Office of Community Enhancement & Engagement