The Grinnellian Bed & Breakfast

I found the Grinnellian by Googling b&bs within about an hour from where I live. I love how all the rooms have a British Isles theme. I immediately booked the Innisfree (Irish) room for Valentine’s Day. The six guest rooms are all on the second floor in a circle around a comfortable common sitting area. I appreciated the attention to detail: makeup towel and remover, face masks and other complimentary cosmetics. There are games, books and movies available too. I liked the goodie bag in our room, particularly the locally sourced honey. Our Valentine’s stay included champagne and cookies. Evan, the innkeeper, is very personable and puts on a nice breakfast. I appreciated getting to see the other rooms at check out time. Our stay was relaxing and an excellent value. Easy walking distance to l

Needing a place to stay in Grinnell, IA, for a couple days, I decided to consider a B&B rather than one of the national chain hotels. I am so glad I stayed at the Carriage House.||Their B&B is a very large, very well maintained older home near Grinnell College. ||My large room was immaculate. The bed was very comfortable and their was ample seating. There was private porch attached which made a nice, well lit space for reading. ||The bathroom had a large shower and the appropriate soaps and shampoos were provided. It was nice they provided the shampoo in a small bottle and the soap was a bar. ||Coffee was always available with a Keurig coffee maker and refrigerator was available for storing cold beverages.||The breakfasts both days were outstanding. Fresh fruit, yogurt, home made ja

I had the chance to stay at the Grinnellian last weekend. My room was cozy and comfortable. The location was perfect and practical. The breakfast was delicious and delightful. The company of the other families was friendly and fabulous. The care and attention from the owners was awesome and amazing. I am sad that my visits to Grinnell are coming to an end as my son is graduating in May. I strongly suggest that you book your stay. This is a true gem in the prairie!!!

I wish I knew about the The Grinnellian sooner. Evan Petig and Abby Copeman Petig recently bought the amazing B&B, which is right near campus. I encourage everyone to book your stay or party there. They are gracious, attentive, welcoming, creative and amazing people. We had our Men's Basketball Sr. Night dinner there with all 6 families. Evan arranged a lovely catered dinner and we felt right at home. The only downside is that my son is graduating and we couldn't stay there for the past 4 years. Book your room, book your party, you will LOVE IT and your will LOVE them!!

The Grinnellian was the perfect place to stay. My partner and I stayed in Windsor, and had a wonderful time there—in part because the owners were so warm and hospitable. The breakfast in the morning was delicious (thank you, Evan!) and the place was charming, full of character. You can find sterile, lifeless hotels anywhere, but this place was one of a kind!