Clarion Hometown Inn

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (56 reviews)
1001 Central Ave W, Clarion, Iowa, 50525 , Clarion , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Free breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free wired internet
RV, bus, truck parking
Access to nearby outdoor pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful and friendly management
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor room quality
Unsatisfactory amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.98
Several guests noted issues with cleanliness, including mold and wet carpets.
Service
9.95
New management was helpful and friendly, although there were some complaints about the handling of issues.
Location
9.49
Convenient location for hospital visits and local attractions.
Room Quality
5.94
Lower ratings due to issues with room quality, including musty smells and malfunctioning amenities.
Amenities
6.97
Limited amenities mentioned, such as breakfast options and towels that needed to be requested.
Value for Money
7.93
Paid for two nights; guests felt the service did not warrant the cost due to issues faced.
Food and Beverage
5.98
Breakfast described as lacking; guests felt it did not meet expectations.
Overall Experience
7.95
Mixed feelings overall; some enjoyed the stay while others had significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:16

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine during your stay. Free self parking is also available onsite.

Delicious Breakfast and Featured Amenities
Start your day right with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.

Comfortable Rooms and Entertainment
Relax in one of our 32 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and enjoy cable programming. The private bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries for your comfort.

Experience convenience and comfort at Clarion Hometown Inn. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FOD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.98
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 5.94
Amenities: 6.97
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 5.98
Overall Experience: 7.95
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Rick partner
2
Pros:

Dead bolt on room door wouldn't lock , sheets on the bed felt like the wasn't dry, tv wouldn't work very good and carpet felt like it was wet . Too many things to say will never stay there again.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Arria partner
6
Pros:

It was an older property and didn't serve a full breakfast

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Suzie partner
10
Pros:

Clean and convenient for a hospital stay. Upgraded our room for the same price.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Randall J partner
6
Pros:

Won't stay again. Wrong room - should have been accessible. Mold in bathroom. Bed sheets a mess.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Jessica partner
2
Pros:

Didn’t feel comfortable staying but already paid and it was late.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Richard partner
2
Pros:

Room smelled. Had to ask for towels. Breakfast was something to be desired. Absolutely terrible! We paid for two nights and had to leave due to unforeseen circumstances and they would not refund our money. Will never stay there again.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Ruth partner
8
Pros:

We love the museum in Clarion & the property is very convenient. New management was. Very helpful and friendly. I’m

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Jerry
10
Great Little Hotel in a Small Town
Pros:

We were returning for my wife's 55th High School class reunion. We booked the Hometown Inn not knowing what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. A new young couple has recently purchased the Hotel and they are making great changes and upgrades. It was clean, well appointed and everyone was extremely friendly. They have even added breakfast, that while it was sparse, was certainly adequate for our needs. For a small town hotel, this is fabulous!

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Alan
8
Pros:

Room was a bit musty smelling. Overall not bad. Better under new management.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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John
10
Pros:

I met the property owner and she was very nice. Good value for the price.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
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Carolyn
4
Pros:

The place is older and needs lots of updates.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
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Terrel
10
Pros:

This property is under new owners. It is in rural Iowa and an older facility. Well maintained and clean. the new owners were very accommodating and they have plans for upgrading this property.

2025-04-24 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
10
Pros:

Nice place. Good service.

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
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Tracy
6
It was a place to lay our heads
Pros:

There were hairs in the bed. We checked in at 5pm. Check on it's listed for 3pm, and they still hadn't cleaned it yet. I had a cold shower. Soap dispenser had muck at the bottom, and couldn't use it. One of the beds, when you moved springs would pop up and poke you. At least it was a closer stay fir going to the hospital the next morning.

2024-12-02 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Pros:

Mattress was broken down. No staff available in the morning.

2024-11-12 via Nuitee
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Andrea
6
Pros:

The property manager, was extremely helpful and understanding. I used Expedia to book two rooms for two nights and prior to check in had to modify the reservation to cancel one night in the second room. Expedia did not provide the hotel with the update and I was concerned I would still be charged for it. As we were travelling for a family funeral, I was concerned about any additional costs and was not emotionally prepared to deal with Expedia's errors. Fortunately, she was understanding and didn't charge me for the night. She went far beyond what I would have ever imagined she would do to ensure our stay was as stress-free as possible. Thank you for your kindness and compassion during a very difficult time. If you are planning to book at this hotel, call the hotel directly and bypass Expedia.

2024-11-06 via Nuitee
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bruce
10
Pros:

Staff was friendly & accommodating. We were in town for a wedding & it was 3 minutes away from the venue. It has a homey touch.

2024-11-01 via Nuitee
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Ben family
8
Pros:

Great cheap place that took dogs. There was coffee made early. But no breakfast. Great open fields to walk dogs.

2023-10-28 via Nuitee
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Donna
6
Pros:

It was disappointing the first morning being woke by other customers revving truck engines for 20 minutes starting at 5:30 am. After a long drive and long day, sleep was very much needed. I understand contractors renting by the week are important to your bottom line, but respect for other customers should be monitored and enforced.

Front was not manned during normal business hours. Went to the front desk several times, with no success.
Breakfast bar was not kept stocked. Coffee was good but found breakfast selections had been picked over to the point that Sunday morning I didn't find a item I could eat. Disappointed.

2021-10-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler friends
10
Pros:

NA

2021-07-27 via Nuitee