Kingsley Inn, Fort Madison

Kingsley Inn - A Historic Fort Madison Hotel with Mississippi River Views, Pet-Friendly Accommodations, and Wine & Whiskey Bar

Located in a charming historic building with grand white columns and crystal chandeliers, the Kingsley Inn offers unique accommodations just blocks from the Mississippi River. This 3-star Fort Madison hotel features a variety of rooms, including courtyard-view quarters with antique furnishings, riverfront rooms with queen beds, and spacious suites with spa tubs and fireplaces. Guests can enjoy the onsite whiskey and wine bar serving an extensive selection of spirits and wines by the glass or bottle. The Kingsley Inn welcomes pets, making it suitable for travelers who don't want to leave their furry companions behind. Just around the corner, visitors will find numerous local establishments including clothing shops, a movie theater, coffee shop, and record store. The property sits just three blocks from the Historic Santa Fe Depot Complex and only 0.3 miles from the Sheaffer Pen Museum, with the Old Fort Madison-the Midwest's oldest American military garrison on the upper Mississippi-nearby.

Pros

Features a baby grand piano in the lobby that can be used for events

Rooms include distinctive amenities like spa baths and original 1860's brick walls

Located within a minute's walk of The Lost Duck, offering a unique pub-style menu

The property is the only Iowa stop on the Southwest Chief train line running from Chicago to Los Angeles

Cons

Some rooms are located on the second floor with no elevator access

The property is 18.5 miles from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport