Top Boutique Hotels in Iowa (2026)

The Continental Hotel is located in Centerville. With a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy American and Steakhouse dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette and a dining area. At The Continental Hotel every room has bed linen and towels. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional Airport, 61 miles from The Continental Hotel.

Offering a quiet adults-only wooded sanctuary and views of the garden, The Oakwood Inn is located on 2 acres in the center of the Okoboji Lakes Area. All rooms are equipped with a fireplace, flat-screen TV, refrigerator and continental breakfast to full 3-course breakfast. 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.

- "Everything! Very comfortable, secluded setting. Breakfast is always excellent." - "Having excellent breakfasts delivered to our room and taking it outside from our sliding doors to the patio to eat it with our morning coffee watching wildlife a few feet away was a perfect start to our day. Everything was absolutely awesome!! 😊" - "Everything" - "We have been here several times and, I really hope, we will return many more times! The place is beautiful in every detail. Bridget and Bill make it feel like a home! The food is beautifully presented and delicious!"

Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast in Iowa City provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a terrace. There's 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 2 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Paramount Theatre is 27 miles from the property. The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa Airport, 21 miles from Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast.

Located in Sidney, Country Diamond features a garden and barbecue. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. All units are air conditioned. There is a shared seating area for guests to relax and a shared TV room with a balcony. Guests can enjoy view of the Loess Hills from the balcony and patio. All units have access to a shared kitchen. Towels and bed linen are provided. All rooms feature premium mattresses. Country Diamond also includes a sun terrace. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding and hiking. Eppley Airfield Airport is 39 mi from the property.

- "Lona is wonderful 😊" - "Super friendly helpful and clean!" - "Almost everything." - "Our host was very accommodating to the use of her kitchen and property." - "Beautiful building in a beautiful location. Late check in accommodated last minute. Fabulous home made muffins waiting for you when you came down." - "The muffins were awesome and the hospitality. The long term guest was stand off-ish, but helpful at times, oven and refrigerator need replaced. Property is very nice for hike, quiet. Internet service was quite patchy. A lot of character, obviously it has been built and remained in the family as a legacy, would stay again and build more of a relationship."

Located in Muscatine, The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center features views of the Mississippi River and offers guests a swimming pool and fitness center. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries. All guest rooms at The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center feature air conditioning and a desk. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk and a business center for guests. An American breakfast is served each morning at the property. Iowa City is 30 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Quad City Airport, 28 mi from The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center.

- "Beautiful building very clean beautiful reception area" - "Love the location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean, beautiful hotel." - "We loved the location!!" - "Everything" - "The hotel was beautiful. Very clean. Very comfortable. The staff was so nice. The food at the restaurant was delicious! We loved the location of the hotel in the center of downtown. It was so convenient. Everything was amazing! We were so impressed!" - "This hotel was so luxurious and the view and location was so amazing. The staff was extraordinary and friendly and it was so well maintained and clean."

Iowa House Historic Inn is located in Ames, 0.7 mi from Iowa State Center, and has a fitness center. The property is located 0.9 mi from Jack Trice Stadium. The inn features a hot tub and a shared lounge. All units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer. At Iowa House Historic Inn, the rooms come with a seating area. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 34 mi from the accommodations.

Located in Urbandale, 11 miles from Iowa Events Center, Revel Hotel, Tapestry Collection By Hilton provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property has free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Guest rooms in Revel Hotel, Tapestry Collection By Hilton are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy playing pool, or take advantage of the business center. Hy-Vee Hall is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Wells Fargo Arena is 11 miles away. Des Moines International Airport is 11 miles from the property.

- "We loved everything! The stay, hotel, and staff were all great. Super convenient location just off of the interstate, with no interstate noise pollution that we could hear. The included breakfast was really great, too! This is also the first Hilton property I’ve stayed at that provided robes & slippers, which was a fun little perk. Our dog didn’t join us on this trip, but saw several during our stay. It’s so great how pup-friendly they are! They even have squeaky toys for sale in the gift shop area. :) I will absolutely stay here if I ever need to stay in DSM again!"

Hotel Grinnell has free bikes, fitness center, a shared lounge and terrace in Grinnell. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business center, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. 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'll find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Mexican cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. A selection of activities can be enjoyed on site or nearby, including hiking and water park. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 58 miles from Hotel Grinnell.

- "Such a unique location. I love that they fixed up an old school to re-purpose it. They thought if every detail." - "This hotel is without a doubt the best option to stay in the quaint little town. The repurposed old school building was a pleasant surprise, with lots of space in the corridors as well as the rooms. I loved the modern clean design. The room was well laid out and spotless, with lots of privacy. We could park our car directly in front of the hotel."

Surety Hotel is located in Des Moines, within a 12-minute walk of Hy-Vee Hall and 1.5 miles of Iowa State Capitol Building. Featuring a fitness center, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy American dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. At Surety Hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and American breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. You can play pool at Surety Hotel. Staff at the hotel are available to give guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Surety Hotel include Science Center of Iowa, Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 3.7 miles from the accommodation.

- "Front desk employee was very friendly and informative." - "Every detail of the Surety is so beautifully designed- I loved the aesthetic. The lobby is inviting, comfortable, and well equipped. The room was stylish and extremely comfortable. The hotel goes above and beyond in every way to provide for your comfort and welcome. We had the perfect anniversary celebration there!" - "Location. Shower. Huge windows! Comfy bed!" - "Classy, downtown hotel. We were in town for a weekend getaway and I didn't want a big name, chain hotel. I found the Surety on an online site and it looked unique and different. The lobby was warm and inviting. Rooms were clean and updated. Bathroom was clean and shower was big. It was quiet and we were able to walk to the Wells Fargo Arena to see a show."

The Richards House offers accommodations in Dubuque, 15 miles from J Dubuque Monument and 16 miles from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum. Housed in a building dating back to 19th century, this bed and breakfast is 16 miles from Galena Historic District and 17 miles from Belvedere Mansion. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the bed and breakfast, units include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Diamond Jo Casino, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and Grand Opera House. The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional Airport, 10 miles from The Richards House.

- "My partner and I booked the library suite just before Christmas and it was wonderful. Loved that the owners have maintained the history of the house. Breakfast was fantastic. Would book again" - "Very comfortable bedroom in a beautiful home full of history and well decorated. Wonderful breakfast and most welcoming host." - "I booked my stay late (I was traveling to a funeral) and got the last room available, which was on the third floor. I was told that I would be sharing a bathroom with another room, which was fine with me...but the shared bathroom was on the second floor with 22 stair steps between my room and it. The room was the only one on the third floor, so it was quiet and private, which I appreciated."