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Clarion Hometown Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hallway with a black console table, a painting, a window with blinds, and a door.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a kitchenette.
A kitchen with a coffee-themed wall art, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.
A room with a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted picture, a small table with a vase and a framed picture, and a door with a glass panel.
A hotel with a covered parking area, multiple vehicles parked, and a sunset sky.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $71
$63 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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1001 Central Ave W, Clarion, IA, 50525
  • Place, Heartland Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gazebo Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, East Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, two lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Clarion

With a stay at Clarion Hometown Inn in Clarion, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Heartland Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Gazebo Park. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from East Park and 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Webster City Country Club.

What's nearby

  • Heartland Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gazebo Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • East Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ellsworth Community College - 49 min drive - 51.4 miles
  • Iowa Central Community College - 52 min drive - 51.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chappys - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fuel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sam's Chinese Kitchen - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hometown Inn

Clarion Hometown Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Clarion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Ice maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Clarion Hometown

Clarion Hometown Inn Hotel

Clarion Hometown Inn Clarion

Clarion Hometown Inn Hotel Clarion

Clarion Hometown Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 92 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

It is clean and comfortable for the right price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We paid for a continental breakfast but the doors were still locked an hour after breakfast was to be served.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I met the property owner and she was very nice. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad breakfast. Didn’t see a pool. But says they have one. Not a big deal cause didn’t have time to use it anyway. The owners were so nice and welcoming. It’s a great little place to stay. Definitely will stay there agian when I’m in clarion!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall cleanliness was quite poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient for a hospital stay. Upgraded our room for the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly & accommodating. We were in town for a wedding & it was 3 minutes away from the venue. It has a homey touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Little Hotel in a Small Town

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the museum in Clarion & the property is very convenient. New management was. Very helpful and friendly. I’m
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit musty smelling. Overall not bad. Better under new management.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great cheap place that took dogs. There was coffee made early. But no breakfast. Great open fields to walk dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Arria

It was an older property and didn't serve a full breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is older and needs lots of updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Randall J

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Won't stay again. Wrong room - should have been accessible. Mold in bathroom. Bed sheets a mess.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t feel comfortable staying but already paid and it was late.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mattress was broken down. No staff available in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was a place to lay our heads

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021