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The Continental Hotel

3.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $183
$163 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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217 North 13th Street, Centerville, IA, 52544
  • Place, The Majestic Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Appanoose County Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Appanoose County Courthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 339 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Centerville

With a stay at The Continental Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Centerville, steps from Appanoose County Courthouse and The Majestic Theater. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Appanoose County Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens.

What's nearby

  • The Majestic Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Appanoose County Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Appanoose County Courthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Drake Hall at Bradley Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Leah Bradley Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pit Pony Pub & Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Continental Hotel

The Continental Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Centerville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
At The Continental Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
The Continental Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

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The Continental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 239 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and staff is fantastic. Fun historic building to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice room, breakfast/coffee could be better, check in is a bit restrictive. Best hotel In centerville.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victor a.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stay at the Continental every time we go up that way to visit our Son. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are charming, historical, and clean. Makes the visit feel like a mini vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very comfortable and the staff were very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Well cared for historic hotel; rooms were well done and it was quiet and restful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay and appreciated all the staff did to meet our family’s needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place lots of history
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire place was great! The staff in the hotel and restaurant were fantastic! Highly recommend this place. Beautifully renovated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Charming hotel and city
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations...will repeat next time in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff, very nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved the spacious room, historic charm, and the hotel restaurant was excellent as well. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spaceous and clean. Great bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very nice, historic hotel which also has accommodations for those with disabilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Amenities
Second time staying here, staff is friendly and helpful, place is clean comfortable and historic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service. Great rooms and excellent food!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great rooms, would rate as one of my most favorite places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained historic hotel with spacious rooms, good bar, great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet hotel. Staff was amazing, and the area is really cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, as was the staff. Perhaps add more clothing hangers in the closet. Sofa was exceptionally comfortable as was the bed. The room was well-appointed. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean, quiet, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience! Classic old time elegance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay . Accommodations were exceptional and plenty of things to do within walking distance on the square. We enjoy every stay here and look forward to the next !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly beautifully restored historic building with a wonderful restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023