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Hotel Ottumwa

3.5 star property

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Ballroom
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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room

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

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ottumwa

Located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Memorial Park, Hotel Ottumwa is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Cedar Creek Golf Course. This 60-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Market on Main - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bridge View Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wayside Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ottumwa

Guests of Hotel Ottumwa enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and a ballroom.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Ottumwa Hotel
Hotel Ottumwa Hotel
Hotel Ottumwa Ottumwa
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Ottumwa?

Hotel Ottumwa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel Ottumwa?

This hotel in Ottumwa is within a 10-minute walk of Market on Main and Riverside Park. You'll also find Greater Ottumwa Park and Wayside Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Ottumwa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Ottumwa include a casino?

No, Hotel Ottumwa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Ottumwa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Ottumwa?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does Hotel Ottumwa have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Ottumwa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Ottumwa serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Ottumwa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Ottumwa though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Ottumwa have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Ottumwa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Ottumwa.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

shawn

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022