Ottumwa is in southeastern Iowa on both shores of the Des Moines River. It is 85 miles southeast of downtown Des Moines and 130 miles southwest of
Davenport. All Ottumwa hotels are located downtown or near IA 149.
Ottumwa is in southeastern Iowa on both shores of the Des Moines River. It is 85 miles southeast of downtown Des Moines and 130 miles southwest of
Davenport. All Ottumwa hotels are located downtown or near IA 149.
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"Nice hotel. The bed was clean and comfortable, and all the employees were friendly and helpful. Well worth your money.2016-07-27"
"The rates seemed a bit high. The hotel room was in good condition, but it had a slight musty odor. Nice, capable check-in clerk. Breakfast was OK, but nothing outstanding. Shop around.2016-06-01"
"The wireless Internet didn't work, which was a problem for us. The hotel clerk was friendly.2016-05-07"
"The hotel needed major upkeep. One room had a lock that was falling off the door, and the bathroom vent cover was missing. No working lights in the lobby restroom. The coffee maker in the breakfast area was broken, so we had to go out for some. We weren't able to get a receipt at checkout because the printer was broken.2017-10-12"
"The hotel was clean, and the front desk clerk was nice. Glad I was able to get a smoking room. The bathroom needed updating. I'll stay here again.2016-06-22"
"The hotel room seemed clean, but the air was stale. The light on the table didn't work, and neither did the outlets on the base. There was a coffee pot, but I had to crawl under the table to reach the outlet. There was an overwhelming odor of hydraulic fluid in the elevator. The staff was friendly.2021-03-08"
"Good hotel. The room was clean, and housekeeping was prompt. You'll enjoy your stay here.2015-09-22"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, up to 2 pets per room - $75 per stay pet fee 1-4 nights, $125 per stay pet fee 5 or more nights. - Sep 2023 < Less
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Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
