Historic Cow Palace Inn

Hotels
8.3 (338 reviews)
1301 North Main Street , Lamar , us

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food options
Cons:
Musty rooms
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some rooms had musty smells and concerns about cleanliness were raised.
Service
9.1
Staff was noted as friendly and helpful throughout several reviews.
Location
8.64
Convenient location with good food options nearby.
Room Quality
7.59
Rooms had good space but several issues noted like smells and temperature control.
Amenities
8.12
Breakfast was reported as a highlight, but hot tub and some facilities need improvement.
Value for Money
8.08
Expectation of higher quality for the price paid was noted.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Breakfast and restaurant food highly praised.
Overall Experience
8.1
Generally positive but mixed feelings about cleanliness and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:46

Property Description

Historic Charm
Experience a piece of history at the Cow Palace Inn in Lamar. This charming 3-star hotel offers a unique stay with its historic ambiance and architecture.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy modern conveniences during your stay, including free WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and a bar. The hotel's reception is also ready to assist you with tips and information about the area, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit.

Local Guidance
Let the friendly staff guide you to the best local attractions and hidden gems in Lamar. Immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of the area with insider recommendations from the hotel's knowledgeable team.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at the Cow Palace Inn? Book your stay now for an unforgettable visit to Lamar.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 02:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 338 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Terrance • couple • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
Pros:

Good

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • us
7
Will stay again. I’m sure the AC issue will be resolved.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The AC in the rooms was not controllable. Very cold night.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • us
9
Grear with a Caveat
Pros:

Location is easy to find and room was spacious. Direct TV was a bonus with several streaming choices.

Cons:

No elevator to 2nd floor

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
8
A great stay!
Pros:

Lovely open courtyard/restaurant with many trees/plants. It was nice to stop for the night and have dinner on the premises.
Very large room with tiled shower.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
8
Cons:

Top sheet on one bed was bugers on it. Did not use it. Thats disgusting to say the least.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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DeVay • solo_traveller • us
9
Lovely
Pros:

Restaurant onsite, clean, air I could control, comfy bed

Cons:

Clogged sink

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • extended_group • us
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Tina • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Breakfast was good, room was comfy

Cons:

The hot tub was broken which was the whole reason we booked this hotel

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

The smell of the room is horrendous.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
6
Will certainly eat and stay here again.
Pros:

The place was clean, quiet and fun to eat in the atrium with all the plants. The dinner pork chop was awesome. Alisa was attentive but not intrusive.

Cons:

After 5 star evening dinner I was looking forward to breakfast, but was disappointed.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • us
3
Blood spatter, awful room placement
Pros:

The breakfast and coffee were good!

Cons:

There was blood spatter on the sheets and pillowcases on one of the beds. The beds weren't really comfortable. And I swear there was laundry soap coming out of the shower because me and my husband both were still soapy after rinsing off and felt very slimy. The room we got was right across from the breakfast area and was super loud from the staff filling the ice machine at 6am including super loud in general and very uncomfortable to have people eating at the restaurant five feet away from the entrance of our room.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Lance • extended_group • us
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Guidotti • extended_group • us
9
very good
Pros:

very good

Cons:

more h fruitvwery good

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Wiebke • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • us
7
Overall the hotel was cute clean and welcoming. The pigeon poop and smell was really disgusting.
Pros:

Breakfast was ok - no waffle maker :)

Cons:

I did not like that there was pigeon poop all over the top deck and stairs it stunk so bad- Our room had a poop smell not sure if it was sewage or the pigeons. It was gross. And the pool was cloudy did not want to get in it.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Pete Garcia Jr. • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

On-site Restaurant was excellent. People at the Restaurant were very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Very small bathroom (shower/toilet) area.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee