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Clarion Hometown Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Clarion with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Clarion Hometown Inn

Exterior
Vending machine
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Hallway

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Icemaker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Icemaker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Icemaker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Icemaker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Clarion

Clarion Hometown Inn places you steps from Heartland Museum and within a 15-minute stroll of Gazebo Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Clarion hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from East Park and 37.5 km (23.3 mi) from Webster City Country Club.

What's nearby

  • Heartland Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gazebo Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • East Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ellsworth Community College - 54 min drive - 82.4 km
  • Iowa Central Community College - 56 min drive - 81.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hagie Manufacturing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sam's Chinese Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chappys - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hometown Inn

Hotel in Clarion with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly Clarion Hometown Inn also features a vending machine and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Clarion hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Clarion Hometown Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Clarion Hometown
Clarion Hometown Inn Hotel
Clarion Hometown Inn Clarion
Clarion Hometown Inn Hotel Clarion

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clarion Hometown Inn?

Clarion Hometown Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Hometown Inn?

As of 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Hometown Inn on 15 Dec 2025 start from NZ$125.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Clarion Hometown Inn?

Yep, Clarion Hometown Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Clarion Hometown Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clarion Hometown Inn?

No, Clarion Hometown Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clarion Hometown Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clarion Hometown Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Clarion Hometown Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 75 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Arria

Travelled with partner
It was an older property and didn't serve a full breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall J

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John, CEDAR RAPIDS

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

6/10 Okay

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021