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Clarion Mason City

3.0 of 5
2101 4th St SW, Hwy 122, Mason City, IA 50401
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Clarion Mason City
Ranked #6 of 8 hotels in Mason City
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South Dakota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We stayed at this hotel for one night. The hotel is older and needs updating which is fine if the rooms are clean and well maintained. However, our room was not very clean with hair and sand in the tub, items left in the dresser drawer and the clock radio didn't work. The lock to peep open the door was... More

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BSBranstad, Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear sdtraveler2010; Thank you for taking a moment to review your experience with us. Please accept my sincere apology for the issues you experienced during your stay. I will share your comments with appropriate departments so necessary changes can be made. I would very much appreciate if you would contact me directly with additional information about your stay that will... More

Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

I attended a conference hosted at the Clarion. The facilities definitely need some updating - there was peeling wallpaper and rusted ceiling tiles among other issues. However, this was cosmetic only, and the bed was comfortable and the shower water pressure and temperature was great. The pool is central to the facility, and the amount of chlorine tended to bother... More

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Dear Katie1211; Thank you for choosing the Clarion Inn on your recent visit to Mason City. It is our mission to offer World Class Hospitality and not only meet but exceed our guest’s expectations; it seems that while your stay was not perfect, overall you were pleased with our accommodations, services and staff. We appreciate your taking a moment to... More

St. Paul, MN
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15 reviews 15 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

The Clarion Inn is located on the main "strip" in Mason City, near restaurants and shopping. The hotel, which used to be a Holiday Inn, is clean and comfortable, although it is really showing its age in some places. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and unlike most Choice Hotels, they go out of their way to recognize Choice... More

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Dear Blanker001; Thank you for choosing the Clarion Inn on your recent visit to Mason City and for taking a moment to share your feedback. It is our mission to offer World Class Hospitality and not only meet but exceed our guest’s expectations; it seems that while your stay was not perfect, overall you were pleased with our accommodations, services... More

Elk Grove, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We stayed here in august of 2012, while visiting our son and grandkids for about a week. Our grandkids are 3 and 6, and were welcomed to stay with us. As you can imagine, they are a handful! However the staff never once complained, and even encouraged them to have fun. They have many activities for the kids and, thank... More

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
6 December 2012

Dear Sheila, Thank you for your recent stay at the Clarion Inn Mason City and for taking a moment to share your feedback. It is our mission to offer World Class Hospitality and not only meet but exceed our guest’s expectations. It is gratifying to hear comments which indicate our efforts have been realized. You took the time to make... More

davenport
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

I stayed at the clarion hotel for business in October.The front staff person dont know what she was doing.I think she was new to the job.Check me in ,didnt give me the room number , She was too busy entertaining her guest.The room was clean and comfortable.The security door was broken,didnt feel Safe at all.

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
6 December 2012

Dear Denise G, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay at the Clarion Inn Mason City. It is our mission to offer World Class Hospitality and not only meet but exceed our guest’s expectations; in this case it is evident we fell short of that goal. I would like to apologize for the problems... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

I participated in a wellness fair at the Clarion in October on Saturday and Sunday. Behind my table I had two styrofoam containers with snack foods in them, that were missing on Sunday. Nothing else was disturbed. The Clarion agreed that it was their employees who threw my containers away, but then refused to replace the contents. Our group will... More

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
6 December 2012

Dear Catfoy, Thank you for taking time to provide feedback on your recent experience at the Clarion Inn Mason City. It is our mission to offer World Class Hospitality and not only meet but exceed our guest’s expectations; in this case it is evident we fell short of that goal. I apologize for the issues you experienced while attending the... More

Rochester
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

Our room was clean and comfortable. Two girls at check in were friendly, I think one of them was training... they went out of their way to find us a room on the first floor since there is no elevator - thank you! Free breakfast was terrific!

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
13 August 2012

Dear Diane, Thank you for your recent stay at the Clarion Inn Mason City and for taking a moment to share your feedback. It is our mission to offer World Class Hospitality and not only meet but exceed our guest’s expectations. It is gratifying to hear comments which indicate our efforts have been realized. You took the time to make... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2012 via mobile

We stayed last night..the toilet ran all night and the fire alarm went off at 1:38a! We asked the staff to send someone to look at the toilet..no one ever came. At 1:38a we were all awoken to a screeching fire alarm & asked to celar the bldg. Evidently, it was so humid (& it was very uncomfortable when you... More

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
17 July 2012

Dear Kathleen C, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay at the Clarion Inn Mason City. I apologize for the issues you experienced during your recent stay, as we want all of our guests to have a comfortable and relaxing visit. The fire alarm did go off and we are required to evacuate the... More

Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We received a great rate at the Clarion Inn and overall were very happy with our stay. We were in the Mason City/Clear Lake area to visit family and knew we wouldn't be in our room much. The layout of the hotel is interesting with an indoor pool in the center of the main building. Also, it has the feel... More

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BSBranstad, General Manager at Clarion Mason City, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Dear Travling4fun; Thank you for choosing the Clarion Inn Mason City, and for taking a moment to share your experience. We continually work to improve our hotel (currently testing a new system that will allow better control over heat/air conditioning by individual guests - watch for this on your next stay)! We appreciate your kudos about the staff and will... More

Courtland, KS
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48 reviews 48 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

The pool was quite adequate to play in with our two-year old, even though if you have a room along the exterior of the hotel, the walk back from the pool will be quite cold! I received a free drink coupon upon arrival for having a Choice priviledges card, so that was nice. Room was clean, not fancy, typical double... More

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Additional Information about Clarion Mason City

Also Known As:
Clarion Mason City Hotel Mason City
Clarion Mason City Hotel
Holiday Inn Mason City
Mason City Holiday Inn
Clarion Mason City Iowa
Address: 2101 4th St SW, Hwy 122, Mason City, IA 50401
Region: United States > Iowa > Mason City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 8 hotels in Mason City
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A Mason City, IA hotel - Clarion Inn hotel. New in 2012 37" FLATSCREEN TELEVISIONS in ALL GUEST ROOMS! Conveniently located between Minneapolis and Des Moines, and minutes from downtown Mason City, the Clarion Inn® hotel is less than seven miles from Mason City Municipal Airport and offers free airport transportation for its guests. Local points of interest include North Iowa Events Center (formerly NI Fairgrounds), MacNider Art Museum and Lime Creek Nature Center. Mason City is well-known for its musical heritage and was the childhood home of Meredith Wilson, "The Music Man" creator. A number of unique landmarks and cultural attractions like Music Man Square and Frank Lloyd Wright's historic Stockman House can be found in the surrounding area. River City Bar and Grill is located on the premises. Complimentary Continental Breakfast included in most rates. ... more   less 
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