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Hotel Ottumwa

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Wapello County Historical Museum

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Restaurant
Front of property
Staircase
Lobby
Banquet hall
Hotel Ottumwa is a perfect base for exploring this charming town. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts, dry cleaning services, nearby bike rentals, in-room WiFi, and luggage storage. The helpful staff consistently leaves positive impressions on visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
107 E 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501

What's nearby

  • Wapello County Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bridge View Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Memorial Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Quincy Place Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cedar Creek Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ottumwa Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Graham's Dairy Freeze - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ottumwa

Hotel near Wapello County Historical Museum
Located close to Memorial Park, Hotel Ottumwa provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 6.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Ottumwa Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ottumwa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ottumwa?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ottumwa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ottumwa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Ottumwa located?

Located in the heart of Ottumwa, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wapello County Historical Museum and Memorial Park. Cedar Creek Golf Course and Airpower Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km). Ottumwa Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Hotel Ottumwa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 506 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old historic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary breakfast was delicious. Hotel has an affordable price. Hotel with a lot of history and charm!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An historic property conveniently located in downtown Ottumwa. The food offered in the hotel’s cafe is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out Easy Every staff person we encountered was friendly Room spacious Bed comfy Lots of parking options in well lit areas Free breakfast was amazing chose from a list of free made to order items very tasty Shops and restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is nice to see an historic hotel still in operation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast that was included was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun historic hotel. Great bar. Morning breakfast made to order. Easy walk over the river to the river center for concerts/events. Will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super great and awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast included. The hotel in general is time-worn but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like to stay in historic hotels. The charm and decor is always interesting to me. Hotel Ottumwa didn't disappoint. Comfortable, clean, modern features in an antique setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Very large rooms. Unique hotel stay, a step back in time with all amenities of 21st century. Enjoyed having a “cooked for you” rather than buffet breakfast. No need to drive for dinner or drinks, Tom Tom Tap had it all. Nice area for an evening walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Hotel was clean & quiet. Definitely dated but worth the stay. It was walkable distance to the venue we were attending. Shower had wonderful pressure & plenty of hot water. One of the delights of the room. Tom Tom's the bar at the hotel came in clitch with all night pizzas & nicely priced drinks. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Cool hotel

Nice historic hotel in an interesting old town center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Family reunion trip

It's a historic hotel, very friendly people, clean, and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Russel

My only complaint was I stayed 4 days and never had maid service in my room No clean towels, coffee supplies, trash emptied or bed straightened. The breakfast staff was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Kay does it all.

Wonderful stay, no problems, Kay does it all. Love supporting her historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and historic hotel. The staff was excellent and so friendly. Would stay there again without hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice hotel with old school charm.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Malena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was greT
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff at front desk. Lobby Cafe food was delicious. Room was okay for just an overnight stay and not expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nicely done

Clean, spacious, quiet room. Comfortable bed. Plenty of hot water. Plenty of parking by the door. Great customer service/friendly staff. Outstanding made to order breakfast. Cool historic vibe. Great price/value. Will plan on staying here on all future trips to Ottumwa. Thanks again to the staff for an enjoyable stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's fun to stay in a big old 100-year-old hotel. This one is showing its age, but it's not bad. The staff were nice and efficient. For the price, it's a great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary breakfast at a local restaurant connected to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it, been coming here for 40 years & hope to keep coming back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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