The Oxbow Hotel

Property class: 3

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A building with a wooden facade, a balcony with railings, and potted plants.
A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a bar area.
A window with a view of a street scene, partially obscured by ivy.
A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a brick wall with a mounted animal head, and a blue-lit background.
A modern interior with a wooden reception desk labeled "RESTROOM," a large wooden door, and a bar area with stools.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $137
$122 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703
  • Place, Downtown Farmers Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pablo Center at the Confluence
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

King Flat (Exterior Entrance)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Flat (Exterior Flat)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Main House King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Main House King Suite Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Main House Queen Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Main House Queen Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Flat ADA (Exterior Entrance)

  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Main House Queen Suite ADA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Eau Claire

With a stay at The Oxbow Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Eau Claire, just a 5-minute walk from Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Pablo Center at the Confluence. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Children’s Museum of Eau Claire and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House.

What's nearby

  • Downtown Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olson's Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Madden Ramen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hoots Hilltop - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Oxbow Hotel

The Oxbow Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Eau Claire hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
You can enjoy a meal at The Lakely serving the guests of The Oxbow Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Lakely - Onsite restaurant. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Lakely

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Music library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Bicycle storage
  • In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Oxbow Hotel Eau Claire
Oxbow Hotel
Oxbow Eau Claire
The Oxbow Hotel Hotel
The Oxbow Hotel Eau Claire
The Oxbow Hotel Hotel Eau Claire

The Oxbow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent front desk staff, lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay and experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room -- comfortable bed, extremely clean, great shower. Easy to walk from the hotel to downtown amenities. Staff are helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Loved the location. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in the downtown area. We really were impressed with Eu Claire and the walkable areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable,room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Live music and an amazing, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room. Such a cute restaurant & bar. Loved the fire pit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stay here now. Love the place and people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, location was great. Room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel that is very unique and fun. There is a turn table in every room and the hotel provides a wide assortment of loaner records.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was exactly as advertised. Staff were super sweet, helpful and professional! Room was comfortable. Great location, walkable downtown. The restaurant was delicious and reasonably priced. I had a fun time at the open mic night held in their bar as well! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for our weekend getaway. Right on the bike trail, close to all the downtown fun times and a super helpful staff. The food and atmosphere were great. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome amenities, rooms come with a vinyl player, private feeling, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel has great style, friendly staff and a great location. It's not 5-star hotel clean, but it seemed fine. It's a fun, affordable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel! Everyone was so nice and helpful, above and beyond. It was very comfortable, easy to park, and close to so many fun spots. We loved the vinyl and the record players in the room! Will come again if ever in Eau Claire.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big, clean room. In the lobby there is coffee/tea, oatmeal, and more, which was all very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent location and a terrific bar/restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool and stylish hotel in an interesting area. Felt very quiet on a Monday evening, but a short walk will get you to bars, restaurants, shopping. The restaurant and bar was closed, which was a bummer because it looked great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oxbow is the best!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay in Eau Claire. It is a well kept property and the staff at the hotel and Lakely are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, helpful staff and great location. Limited parking in lot adjacent to hotel. Good restaurant and bar with live music. Enjoyed the turntable in the room with LP library.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026