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BEST WESTERN PLUS Pioneer Inn & Suites: Traveller Reviews

2210 West St South, Grinnell, IA 50112-8108
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Pioneer Inn & Suites
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Grinnell
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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BusyMomIN
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“If you are visiting Grinnell College this is a good option”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
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My daughter and I stayed here the night before a program for prospective students at the local college. We booked by a call to the hotel in advance, and they matched the internet discounters while guaranteeing two double beds and non-smoking. The follow up e-mail was prompt and correct, and or 1am arrival did not cause any problem.

This is not a new property. It is a little old style and worn, but it was pretty nice and clean and had a good looking pool area we never had time to try. The room was large and well equip, with very comfortable beds and pillows. It was dark and quiet, easy parking, right off the highway and moments from the downtown and college, and adequate to our needs in all ways. We did have a problem with the sheets on one of the beds in the room we were first given looking dirty (everything else was very clean and I think the maid just missed changing that bed), but the desk clerk was very apologetic and quickly switched us to a different room that was clean. Water pressure was good, included breakfast pretty typical and fairly good (small continental with a waffle maker, toast etc.) Check out was fine and we will stay there again if ever in the area.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jelm, WY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent property with very helpful staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

My family visited Grinnell for a little pheasant hunting this October. We made our reservations last minute but got a very nice room. The accommodations were well kept and clean. What really made our stay was the helpful staff - both at the front desk and in the breakfast room. Everyone was very friendly.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mundelein, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Nice place and a great value.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

Just off the interstate with a great steakhouse and gas station close by. Room was nice and clean if not fancy. My wife and I were not looking for fancy and this place was a pleasant surprise. Beds were good and the breakfast was very nice.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Halifax, Massachusetts
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Good Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

I arrived later in the evening. Front desk staff was friendly. They have a pool, but I did not get to use it.

The internet worked great. The only thing I did not like was the huge spider I threw a shoe at. I know that happens, but then the next morning I saw another bug in the bathroom. By all means, they are a clean hotel and I know these things happen at times, so I can not really rate them down because they were very clean. There was a king size bed that was very comfy and a great flat screen tv. There was a couch in there with a nice desk. I did not get a chance to try out the shower though. There breakfast was great. I am not sure about the person who complained about the breakfast. Maybe it was just a bad day. They had waffles, OJ, bagels, cereal, sausage, eggs and it was enjoyable.

The entrance was very nice with a couch and a fireplace.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Charleston, IL
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

This hotel was clean, the breakfast was good, and everything worked as it should. There was even a nice steakhouse and a gas station next door so we didn't have to travel into a town to eat or get gas. The pillows could've been a bit fluffier. The bed, otherwise, was very comfortable. The walls must be a bit thin because I could hear noise from another room one night.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 2210 West St South, Grinnell, IA 50112-8108
Price range (per night):* 84 AUD - 150 AUD

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