The Continental
217 N 13th St, Centerville, IA 52544-1700
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Enjoy historic charm and small-town warmth at our modern boutique hotel. With a classic restaurant and bar on site, free WiFi for hotel guests, and a location at the heart of the historic Centerville, Iowa town square, The Continental Hotel is a hidden gem in southern Iowa.
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217 N 13th St, Centerville, IA 52544-1700
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Charming hotel with rich history in small-town Iowa. We visited the Pella Tulip Festival and as of February, all hotels in Pella were booked. We chose this hotel, which is about an hour south of Pella as this is where my husband's grandparents stayed the night they were married on New Years Eve 1947. The hotel was gorgeous and the architecture was lovely. All of the staff was friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed peeking around and checking out the barber shop, the old phone booth and switch board, and the sweet garden. We ordered a Reeses Cheesecake one evening and ate it in our room. Delightful! My only complaints regarding the hotel- which are not the hotels fault- were that every evening around 6 or 7pm the town kids began making loops around the square which lasted until the police broke it up around 10 or so. This included loud music, yelling, and extra loud exhausts. One night we were woken up by this at 2:30am. Not my idea of a quiet, relaxing weekend. Another complaint is that there was nothing to do. All stores were closed by 4pm on both evenings, and when we went to get ice cream at Ray's at around 7:30, it was closed. (Website stated they were open till 8). Bummer. Hopefully the Chamber of Commerce continues to work to improve the downtown area. Other than that, we loved the hotel! …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Loud in the evenings. Spacious, comfortable rooms.
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Very beautiful historic hotel. Our rooms were nicely updated. Beds were comfortable and had plenty of pillows. We enjoyed our stay. Employees were very helpful during check in/out. We didnt eat at the restaurant downstairs. Would definitely reommend
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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A 2 night getaway for my birthday. I was able to upgrade our room reserved thru Travelocity by calling the hotel. The new room was an executive king - very nice and we were very pleasantly surprised. It was supposedly the front desks 'favorite' room. I highly doubt that as I think it was one of the smaller king rooms (212) as we passed a few others being cleaned that were larger and nicer- still very happy with it nonetheless. There was a slight sewage odor coming from somewhere, however, which took some enjoyment away. We went to settle in for the evening and the air conditioner breaker blew so we had to switch rooms. We were placed in what seemed to be the worst room of the hotel. It was a single queen suite (201). We did get a discount for the downgrade and trouble BUT it was NOT enough. This room had an even worse sewage smell from the bathroom (which was not as nice as the kings bathroom). I think the hotel is aware of a 'smell' as both rooms had plug in air fresheners that were not doing a good job of masking the odor! The carpet was stained and the view out of every window was of scaffolding or roofs or boarded up windows - not attractive at all. The smell was so bad that we spent all evening in the bedroom with the bathroom door shut. There were bugs in the bathroom. The tv in bedroom was tiny. The bed and pillows were hard. The walls were so thin that we could hear the room next doors occupants talking and snoring. Oh, and the robes that the website says you get...there were none in either room! The next morning I told the front desk that we could not stay another night in that room and instead of trying to make it right by moving us, our money was refunded for the second night. BTW, the continental breakfast is a joke. It is a tiny stand with granola bars, milk, juice, packages of donuts and other ridiculous items. The restaurant is ok. The waitress was not informative or helpful and was annoying. We ordered an appetizer and within 5 minutes of getting it, our meal arrived. Who does that? We should have time to finish the appetizer! The fries were soggy and seasoning was non existent. We wanted/hoped to take our sons here on a vacation but we really do not want to give our business back to this hotel!! Oh and the downtown square that Centerville says is amazing...NOT! Half the stores are closed and the remaining ones are mystic or gypsy or hand me down stores - don't waste your time!!…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Alison Fraser, General Manager at The Continental
Responded Aug. 30, 2022
We are very sorry that your stay didn't meet your expectations. We were also frustrated that the AC in the room wasn't working and tried our best to make things right by relocating you to the largest available room we had and providing a discount. We're sorry the experience negatively impacted your birthday and your impression of our town.
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I liked almost everything there is about the Continental Hotel. The entire staff was very friendly. We were checked us in quickly and professionally. Our room was spotless and much larger than we expected. The bathroom was also spotless. My wife loved the plush robe. Having a sitting room separate from the bedroom is a very nice feature. I answered "mid range" to the question, "How expensive is this hotel?" If there as a selection between "mid range" and "Luxury" that would have been my choice.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Alison Fraser, General Manager at The Continental
Responded May 4, 2022
Thank you for review! And, as someone married to a KU grad, I really like your username. :) Thanks for your clarification on the mid-range/Luxury. I think your description is exactly what we aim for, so am glad you think we're hitting the mark!
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Nice rooms, friendly staff and charming small town setting make this a little gem on the Iowa/Missouri border. It is a much better alternative to a chain hotel and your money is going to support small down revitalization. We have stayed here several time and each stay has been enjoyable. The restaurant is a little hit or miss as we have had both good and bad meals here, but there are alternates within a block of the hotel.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Jus wanted to make a note about the fabulous stay I had at the hotel. The rooms were spotless. Very impressed with the staff and food served. I would recommend this hotel to all people visiting Centerville.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Alison Fraser, General Manager at The Continental
Responded Jan. 10, 2022
Thank you so much for your visit and review! We hope your travels bring you our way again soon.
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Friendly greeting when we arrived. Large clean and comfortable room. Stayed in Suite 202--the pipes are a problem. Nice to have the full services of the bar and restaurant -- again good food and great service. I will definitely return....when the weather is warmer.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip: Rooms are spacious with large fridge and microwave
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Response from AlisonF1792, Manager at The Continental
Responded Dec. 5, 2019
Thank you, Robert! We appreciate your kind and understanding review. We also look forward to warmer days.
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This hotel is picture perfect! Clean, VERY spacious rooms, kind bar & restaurant staff and comfortable bed! We loved our Executive King Suite and wished we could have stayed longer! We would be delighted to stay here again!
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from AlisonF1792, Manager at The Continental
Responded Aug. 26, 2019
We would be delighted to have you again! Thank you very much for spreading the word about us. We really appreciate it!
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The Continental is a charming historic hotel, beautifully appointed, with a great story, located right on the square in Centerville. We stayed in the spacious, lovely decorated Room 204 with a full living room, kitchen and small eating area. The bedroom has a king-sized bed -- mattress and pillows exceptionally comfortable. The bathroom is large and new. Lucille's Steak and Spirits is located within the hotel. We enjoyed both dinner there and breakfast on the patio. Both meals excellent and a wide variety of items from which to select. Don't miss this beautiful hotel and restaurant.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from AlisonF1792, Manager at The Continental
Responded Sep. 5, 2019
Thank you so much for the review and your visit! We hope you come back and see us again!
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The Continental is a hidden gem in Centerville that has preserved their historic background. Walking in the door I was greeted with a beautifully decorated entrance that opened to the lobby with an amazing staircase that was beautifully decorated for Christmas. If you can you should walk up or down the staircase to see the decorations on every landing. My room was very spacious with a full living room, bedroom and kitchenette. Everything was very clean and kept a bit of the historic nature. I had a room on the front side of the hotel and I was worried about the noise from cars when I went to bed but it didn't bother me. However, if you are a light sleeper I would recommend requesting a room on the back side of the hotel. If you need a hotel in Centerville, I would definitely recommend The Continental! …
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from AlisonF1792, Manager at The Continental
Responded Sep. 5, 2019
Thank you so much for staying with us last Christmas! We're sorry we missed your review in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle. We appreciate your kind words.
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PRICE RANGE
US$122 - US$146 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Continental
Which popular attractions are close to The Continental?
Nearby attractions include Gypsy Quarter (0.2 km), Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum (0.2 km), and Tangleberries (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Continental?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at The Continental?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Continental?
Conveniently located restaurants include George & Nick's Pizza & Steakhouse, Lucile's Steaks & Spirits, and La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant.
Is The Continental located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Centerville.
Does The Continental offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Is The Continental accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.