We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Iowa, USA. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, historic buildings, mansions, villas, boats, country estates, apartments, romantic hotels and lodges. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Apartment hotel.Delightful property. Great location.Opened November 2021. Situated just 22 km from Fryxell Geology Museum, River View Lodge offers accommodation in Le Claire with access to pool with a view, an indoor pool, as well as a lift. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The aparthotel also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. All units are fitted with air conditioning, and some units at the aparthotel have a patio. Each unit features a balcony offering river views, a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels. The aparthotel has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. Black Hawk State Historic Site is 29 km from River View Lodge, while Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Quad City International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering a quiet adults-only wooded sanctuary and views of the garden, The Oakwood Inn is situated on 2 acres in the centre of the Okoboji Lakes Area. All rooms are equipped with a fireplace, flat-screen TV, refrigerator and microwave. Several rooms feature a spa bath. Every room has a private full bathroom. A gourmet continental breakfast and complimentary business-grade WiFi are included as well.Show full description
I think this is the most ELEGANT bed and breakfast in Iowa. It also has outstanding views.
Bed and Breakfast. Situated 12 km from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, The Weis Mansion Bed and Breakfast features rooms with air conditioning in Waterloo. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at The Weis Mansion Bed and Breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Waterloo, like cycling. The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Nice style. Great bar. Popular among women. Revel Hotel, Tapestry Collection By Hilton is walking distance from the Living History Farms open-air museum. This Urbandale hotel is also near Drake University and the Des Moines Art Center. The Metro Ice Sports Facility, Beaver Creek Golf Club and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines performing arts center are additional points of interest in the Urbandale area. Adventureland USA amusement park, Iowa State Fairgrounds and the Des Moines International Airport are within 15 miles. The Iowa Machine Shed restaurant and lounge is located on the premises. Guests of this Urbandale hotel can enjoy many full-service amenities, including free wireless high-speed Internet access, free continental breakfast, free local calls and it is a pet-friendly hotel; a nightly fee applies. All guest rooms feature irons, ironing boards and cable televisions with HBO. Some rooms include microwaves and refrigerators to All rooms include mini refrigerators. This Urbandale hotel offers contemporary room styles for today's travelers. A variety of room types are available to fit individual needs, including poolside rooms and executive suites. Guest laundry facilities are available. Handicap-accessible and non-smoking rooms are also offered.Show full description
Lodge.Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. Set in Marquette in the Iowa region and Fort Crawford Museum reachable within 5.2 km, Trickling Waters Retreat offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge, a microwave and toaster are also offered in the kitchenette, as well as a coffee machine. The lodge offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Boscobel Airport, 52 km from Trickling Waters Retreat.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most relaxing and romantic lodge in Iowa. It also has great affordability and beautiful surroundings. It is very popular among couples travelling to Iowa.
Apartment.Trendy. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Located in Des Moines, 4.7 km from Science Center of Iowa and 5.8 km from Iowa Events Center, Historical Oscar Lofquist house in the heart of Des Moines provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The apartment has a flat-screen TV. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. The property is soundproof and is situated 5.8 km from Hy-Vee Hall. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Wells Fargo Arena is 5.9 km from the apartment, while Iowa State Capitol Building is 6.2 km away. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 9 km from Historical Oscar Lofquist house in the heart of Des Moines.Show full description
I would describe this as the most WELL DESIGNED apartment in Iowa.
Holiday Home. Set in Dubuque, 1.4 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and 24 km from J Dubuque Monument, Dubuque's Front Porch, Historic Charmer, Walk Downtown offers a garden and air conditioning. The property features city views and is 26 km from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and 26 km from Galena Historic District. The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional Airport, 15 km from Dubuque's Front Porch, Historic Charmer, Walk Downtown. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Diamond Jo Casino is 1.7 km away. The spacious holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Belvedere Mansion is 26 km from the holiday home, while The General at Eagle Ridge is 35 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Hotel Grinnell has free bikes, fitness centre, a shared lounge and terrace in Grinnell. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a water park. The accommodation features a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hotel have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Grinnell rooms have bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Mexican cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Hotel Grinnell will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grinnell, like hiking and cycling. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 94 km from the hotel.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest, most creative and cosy boutique hotel in Iowa. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Nice interior design. Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast in Iowa City provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a seating area. Kinnick Stadium is 3.3 km from the bed and breakfast, while Paramount Theatre is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa Airport, 34 km from Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Situated in North Liberty, 21 km from Kinnick Stadium, The Literary Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Paramount Theatre. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a city view. At The Literary Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, February 2024. Located 28 km from J Dubuque Monument, 29 km from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and 29 km from Galena Historic District, Near Sundown Mountain and Chestnut Mountain Resorts offers accommodation situated in Dubuque. The air-conditioned accommodation is 6.6 km from Diamond Jo Casino, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.7 km from National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. The spacious holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the holiday home. Belvedere Mansion is 30 km from Near Sundown Mountain and Chestnut Mountain Resorts, while The General at Eagle Ridge is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Mallory Estate is located in Chariton. This holiday home provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The holiday home features a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk. The spacious holiday home comes with 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the holiday home offers an indoor play area. Fishing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and a private beach area are also available on-site. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 84 km from Mallory Estate.Show full description
Motel.Newly opened, October 2023. The Village Motel is offering accommodation in Steamboat Rock. The motel offers both free WiFi and free private parking. The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional Airport, 74 km from the motel.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, December 2023. Set in Des Moines, 6.6 km from Hy-Vee Hall and 6.7 km from Wells Fargo Arena, 3 Br For 9 Guests -large Beautiful 3 Story Duplex offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 6.2 km from Science Center of Iowa and 6.6 km from Iowa Events Center. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 8 km from 3 Br For 9 Guests -large Beautiful 3 Story Duplex. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from Iowa State Capitol Building. With free WiFi, this holiday home offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Des Moines Civic Center is 6.1 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated 6 km from Sioux City Convention Centre, Mustang House features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 6.1 km from Tyson Events Center, 6.2 km from Sioux City Art Center and 7.1 km from Green Valley Golf Course. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.3 km from Whispering Creek Golf Club. This air-conditioned holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a cable flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway Airport, 9 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Holiday Home. Set in Sioux City, Gaga House is a recently renovated accommodation, 2.7 km from Whispering Creek Golf Club and 7.1 km from Tyson Events Center. The air-conditioned accommodation is 7.1 km from Sioux City Convention Centre, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7.1 km from Sioux City Art Center. This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Green Valley Golf Course is 8.1 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway Airport, 10 km from Gaga House.Show full description
Villa. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, Bridges Bay Vacation Cabin 22 is set in Arnolds Park. Arnolds Park Amusement Park is 2.2 km from the villa. With free WiFi, this villa offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. The nearest airport is Sioux Falls Regional Airport, 163 km from the villa.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Dodici Night Suites offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Washington. Guests can make use of a restaurant. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Dodici Night Suites every room comes with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa Airport, 82 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Set in Des Moines, 9.2 km from Iowa Events Center and 9.3 km from Hy-Vee Hall, Whole Home MidCentury - Quiet & Close to Downtown offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 16 km from Whole Home MidCentury - Quiet & Close to Downtown. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9.3 km from Wells Fargo Arena. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher and an oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Science Center of Iowa is 10 km from the holiday home, while Iowa State Capitol Building is 7.8 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, April 2024. Set 8.2 km from Paramount Theatre, New house with new furniture at cedar rapids offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Kinnick Stadium. The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa Airport, 11 km from the holiday home.Show full description
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