The Oxbow Hotel

Hotels
9 (652 reviews)
516 Galloway Street , Eau Claire , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Attentive staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Most reviews mention cleanliness, but some indicate issues with room quality.
Service
9.75
Positive mentions of staff being attentive and providing great service.
Location
9.75
Frequent mentions of preferred location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.25
Issues reported with room comfort and amenities.
Amenities
8.75
Some facilities mentioned as lacking or not meeting expectations.
Value for Money
9.25
General sentiment is positive, but some feel it could be improved.
Food and Beverage
7.75
Reviews indicated disappointment with breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall stay enjoyment expressed in many reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:17

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience

Experience modern comfort and convenience at The Oxbow Hotel in Eau Claire. Our air-conditioned rooms, each with a private bathroom and free WiFi, ensure a relaxing stay. Enjoy city views from select rooms and unwind in the cozy seating area.

Culinary Delights at The Lakely

Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, The Lakely. Savor a locally-sourced modern Midwest menu, paired with creative cocktails and local brews. Delight your taste buds with the finest flavors during your stay.

Local Expertise at Your Service

Our dedicated reception team is here to enhance your experience. Whether you seek recommendations for exploring the area or planning your day, count on us for personalized assistance throughout your stay.

Book your stay at The Oxbow Hotel now for a memorable and seamless experience.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 652 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Cheryl • couple • us
10
If only every hotel we could stay at were THIS good!
Pros:

Beautiful! Best hotel of the road trip. I’d stay here over and over.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Lutz • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Derek • solo_traveller • us
2
Cons:

First stay in main building was great. This stay in outbuilding not great. Road noise was terrible!! Room was very musty smelling and small.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • us
4
Your hotel is 10 years old. It’s time to start updating.
Pros:

My location Downtown is a plus the likely in the entertainment was fun for Tuesday night the sketchy homeless people in the downtown and lurking around the parking lot was a bit disturbing.

Cons:

The bathroom was disgusting. The tile is absolutely filthy.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Rooney • couple • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Cool. Nice to have a mini fridge. The turn table and records were a nice touch though low-fi with like a mono speaker. Great access to the town, right across the river. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Room smelled musty. AC worked great so smell might be in the carpet.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Krich • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jody • couple • us
7
Comfortable, but spends
Pros:

Location was fabulous, Lakely very nice!

Cons:

Room a little musty, no coffee machine, charging 10.00 for water that appeared to be a gift👎

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
8
Cozy and fun
Pros:

Well kept boutique place with cool design features and decent location

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Maura • solo_traveller • us
9
Cool quirky boutique hotel
Pros:

Location is great. Cool concept and fun restaurant bar on property. Staff were wonderful

Cons:

Stayed in the “motel” part of it and it was very loud including maid service and other guests. Sounds rarely bother me so this stood out. I’m guessing it’s more quiet elsewhere in the hotel.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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cyndiw537 • Family
6
Hotel Experience
Pros:

The location was excellent, walkable and bikes were provided to ride the trails. Live music and a great patio was a plus. However, the room was a little rough around the edges. And after we checked out we were charged a $10 experience fee that was not mentioned when we booked the room.

2026-07-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Kelly • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • us
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
1
Think twice before booking a room at the Oxbow Inn
Pros:

When we checked in, the front desk person was friendly.

Cons:

We had reserved the room a few days before our arrival. I asked if there was a restaurant and bar on premises and their answer was yes. Knowing that we were to arrive on a Sunday, they did not inform us that the restaurant and bar were closed on Sundays and Mondays. That would have been helpful. Upon checking in, we were offered a free upgrade to the main building to which we accepted. If that was an upgrade, I'd hate to see what the original room would have been like. The furnishings in the room were what you would expect in a college dorm room. Stains on the only chair and some sort of thin outdoor cushion on a makeshift sofa. The king bed was not too bad but there was not a box spring which meant that you were sleeping pretty close to the floor. The shower also had small amounts of mildew in the corners. The thing that was most bothersome to me was when I received my hotel charges by email the next day. I had paid in full prior to our arrival but was surprised to see an additional charge of $10 which was listed as an "experiences fee". I called the Oxbow to ask about this and was informed that everyone gets this charge and covers the in-room vinyl record player (which we did not use), off-street parking, and some other trivial things. The front desk staff informed me that it was like a resort fee that other properties charge. Why would the wait to put this on my bill until after I checked out? I feel that this is a dishonest way to do business. I did email the manager to have this charge reversed but I never heard from her.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee