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Kingsley Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Old Fort Madison

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View | Living area | LED TV, books
Signature Double Room, River View 204 | Living area | LED TV, books
Deluxe Suite, River View | Living room | LED TV, books
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View | In-room dining
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View | Floor plan
Located near North Lee County Historical Society and Fort Madison Marina, the Kingsley Inn offers comfort and convenience. Enjoy continental breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor entertainment area. Conference space is available, and the attentive staff ensures you feel at home.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Signature Double Room, Courtyard View 202 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room, Courtyard View 202

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, River View 303 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Panoramic Room, River View 303

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View 304 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View 304

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double Room, River View 204 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room, River View 204

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Romantic Room, River View 305 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Romantic Room, River View 305

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View 203

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View 203 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View 203

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort Madison, Kingsley Inn is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. North Lee County Historical Society and Old Fort Madison are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fort Madison Marina and C.E. Richards Arena. Iowa State Penitentiary and Baxter's Vineyards are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
707 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA, 52627

What's nearby

  • North Lee County Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Madison Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa State Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • C.E. Richards Arena - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Historic Nauvoo - 22 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station - 4 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Jalisco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Kingsley Inn

Bed & breakfast near North Lee County Historical Society
Located close to Old Fort Madison and Fort Madison Marina, Kingsley Inn provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • A free cruise shuttle, access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, games, and a TV in the lobby
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kingsley Inn offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,435 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1860
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Guests can expect to hear some noise when trains pass by the property.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsley Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kingsley Inn?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Kingsley Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kingsley Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kingsley Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of North Lee County Historical Society, Old Fort Madison, and Fort Madison Marina. C.E. Richards Arena and Iowa State Penitentiary are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Kingsley Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 483 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel review said it had breakfast. No Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being close to trains and the water was great. Condensation on room windows made it difficult to see outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were on foot as we took Amt
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the style and overall experience of the inn :) great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gayle

Disliked: Staff & service
Booked a river view room (204), rec'd confirmation for room 204, but as we were driving to the hotel, rec'd a text that we would be in room 201, which had a broken blind and a view of the parking lot. The Inn is like a ghost town, no bar, the restaurant adjacent is no longer open, no breakfast continental or otherwise as advertised. No staff or management on the premises. Was told they are more Airbnb in format. The positives of our stay is that Ft. Madison itself is charming, and there is an excellent restaurant down the street, Turnwater Bar & Grill. We got a decent nights sleep, but I cannot recommend the Kingsley Inn, nor will I stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice town and a comfortable hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the history of the hotel building and how close it was to the river walk and several restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The text indicated that there would only be a skeleton crew. But never saw anyone during our stay. That is good if you are low maintenence. A phone number was provided if you needed help. Everything was just steps away. Perfect location. Enjoyed playing the piano. Please dust it...and the vase on the piano. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Perfect place for a railfan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel for its age staff was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Place to Stay

It was a very nice location and friendly staff. The breakfast was good and the things to do were fun around the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, pretty room, comfortable surroundings, really enjoyed staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so happy with our stay at The Kingsley. The staff was welcoming,and knowledgeable. Continental breakfast was really well done, and above our expectations. Definitely recommend this charming hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable room. Restaurant on premises was fun. Fort Madison was having a wine stroll so the crowd was friendly and jovial.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Very clean. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, especially if you get a riverview
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have nothing negative to say about Kingsley Inn. Our room was perfect! Beautiful view of the river.Friendly staff! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Missed coffee in the morning!

The code check-in went smoothly. We were told that the hotel was booking up fast, and my sister said she was told she had the last room. We had three rooms and felt there was no one there. We were disappointed that the morning room did not serve breakfast and it was Easter Sunday. We were hoping to sit and at least have a cup of coffee with our family members that had stayed with us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this place.

Beautiful Inn inside and out. Delicious breakfast in a quaint room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I don't leave negative reviews. I leave fair criticism. The faucet leak in the bedroom was at a constant flow. I couldn't shut the valve off to stop that. I felt a couple of cobwebs near the bed and killed another on the desktop near the window. The bar meant for hanging shirts (I think that's what it was) had no hangers. The bed was comfortable and the room temperature was excellent. The rest of the whole hotel looked very clean and fancy. I walked the hallways at different times of the day/night and did not see another single person or staff member. The views were stunning. The price point is very good so none of the issues I ran into would keep me from staying again overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Kingsley. It was very quaint and quite different than the chain hotels we normally frequent. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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