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Hotel Ottumwa

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Ballroom
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Bar (on property)
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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107 E 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
  • Place, Market on Main
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bridge View Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, white linens, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a framed painting on the wall, and a bedside telephone.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Ottumwa

Hotel Ottumwa puts you in the centre of Ottumwa, 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Memorial Park and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Cedar Creek Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ottumwa hotel include Airpower Museum and American Gothic House.

What's nearby

  • Market on Main - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Riverside Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bridge View Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Greater Ottumwa Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

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
  • ‪Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ottumwa

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ottumwa. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ottumwa hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ottumwa offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Ottumwa Hotel
Hotel Ottumwa Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ottumwa?

Hotel Ottumwa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Ottumwa?

Yep, Hotel Ottumwa has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Ottumwa serve breakfast?

You bet, guests can't get enough of the free cooked-to-order brekkie here! Offered daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ottumwa?

No, Hotel Ottumwa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ottumwa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ottumwa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ottumwa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Ottumwa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 537 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am from the SE Iowa area and when I come home for a visit I always stay at the Hotel Ottumwa! I've been going there for breakfast since I was a little girl. Best stay around and such a beautiful building. Staff is great and the food is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was pretty easy, but not immediately evident. Rooms are dated but very clean and comfortable. Good food on site. Good value. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

KARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff, free breakfast was a full breakfast, friendly bar with great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

6/10 Okay

Johnnette

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean staffvwas ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Tom Tom's pub had a great old time atmosphere and great food options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Breakfast every morning was wonderful and staff were so very nice and friendly. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, I’ve reviewed this hotel before and it’s always my go to hotel in ottumwa it’s good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property definitely needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. The room was clean. Close enough to walk to get food or just to look around.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful breakfast

We enjoyed coming back to our home town and reminiscing. Hotel Ottumwa was the perfect location for us. The made to order breakfast was fantastic and all of the staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the older style of the building. The tile work in the lobby is wonderful. A very unique stay and I'll definitely keep it in mind on future trips! Pro tip: the biscuits and gravy on the breakfast menu is top shelf!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice staff, late night bar and friendly locals. The hotel is dated but this is reflected in the price, it’s always my go to place. The beds are comfy and clean only downside is the air conditioning units can be a little noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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