I was once again here for a few days with pretty much the same breakfast as I remembered from last…read moretime except this time, they had Canadian bacon or what seemed like it anyway. It could have also just been ham, but regardless, it was not too bad. I also tried breakfast potatoes that I do not remember seeing last time. These were alright too. Due to the hotel being busier than my last visit, the food ran out quicker and took some time to replenish. There was also big cinnamon rolls present that I did not try, but they looked very sweet.

If you are only looking for a clean room and comfortable bed this is it. However, pillows were…read moreall hard, breakfast was subpar- had to ask for coffee as it was empty at 8:30. Attendant was crabby. No one manning desk when we left but 2 employees smoking next to door we exited to our vehicle. Did not appreciate the smoke as we loaded our car. Highly unprofessional. Fresh staff would greatly improve this location.

My family and I rented out the Czech Inn BnB over Christmas this year and it couldn't have been a…read morebetter time. The whole place had beautiful and charming decor and was decorated for the holiday season. They seemed to have thought of every possible detail. A fully set up (and beautiful) dining room table, slippers for everyone, pack n plays for the little ones, and towel warmers just to name a few. Each room was private and had it's own bathroom, but there was also a large common area in the basement where we spent most of our time together as a family. It was absolutely perfect for us, and I couldn't recommend it any higher.

Very relaxing B&B -spacious downstairs w/quilters in mind -My cousins in Kansas would love it as a…read moreneat cousins get away

The place kind of looks like it used to be a diner, then they tried to turn it into a sports bar…read more It gave some mixed signals, but my husband and I loved the burgers we ordered. He said he was a tad disappointed in the beer; it was a bit warm. I only had water with my burger. The coleslaw was just so-so. There's a very nice patio area (we ate inside) and I saw that they do live music on the weekends. (We visited on a Monday.) There's an entrance to the restaurant via the hotel and obvs. vice versa. The hotel looked super nice! We were staying at a hotel across the lot and didn't want to drive anywhere for dinner, so we were happy to have the place available for us. Thanks for a nice dinner all the way from Nebraska!

Stopped by for a late lunch since we were staying at the hotel…read more Our waitress was friendly and generally attentive, but it wasn't the best service we've had. Our order was taken quickly, and came out in a reasonable amount of time. There was a large funeral across the street and apparently the attendees gathered here afterwards because it was pretty busy for a Saturday afternoon. But it was still not too crazy and we were able to have a conversation at a reasonable volume. Lots of TVS playing sports. Some reviews referred to it as a nightclub which seems a stretch. At least in the afternoon it was family friendly.. The espresso martinis were strong and all alcohol. But what I'm used to and not my favorite but we definitely got a nice buzz! The cheese curds were average; the pizza fries were an interesting concept. It would have been nice if the cheese had been melted more. The pepperoni was somewhat spicy. The fries were really good! I truly enjoyed the quinoa bowl. The pork belly was crispy and crunchy and just delectable. It worked well with the quinoa and vegetables. I'd happily eat this regularly. Prices are average. Especially for a hotel, one might even consider them reasonable. It's a good option if you don't want to leave the hotel.

A terrific welcome center at the top of Iowa on Highway 35, loaded with sensational customer…read moreservice, and everything that you might need on another automobile or truck journey. They have a great wall of Iowa travel brochures, vending machines, Internet access, maps, travel guides, and a gift shop that features locally-made items. Four patriotic rocks and historic markers also are there. Clean rest area. Roomy tables to catch up on email or messages. I have to compliment staff member Char, would was such a pleasant, kind person and was all about making the visit a good one. We should all be as nice as Char!

So this has to be one of the cutest welcome centers I encountered in the entire state. On the…read moreoutside it looks like a quintessential Red Barn and silo and they keep the theme going on the interior. The information packets for things to do in the area are hung along the walls and on the front of another little Red Barn in the inside and all the tables and chairs have an adorable black and white cow pattern motif. There are clean restrooms and lots of vending machines inside and they even have a little store called The Barn Boutique that sells miscellaneous artsy craftsy and touristy items. It was very cute. Whoever designed this welcome Center definitely had travelers in mind and did a great job!

We love this rest area and could likely write a book from our stops here over the years. Great…read moreplace to stop with the dogs on the way south or coming home heading northbound. The Northwood Rest Area, aka Top of Iowa Rest Area, is located just off I-35 at mile marker 214. It's just south of the Minnesota border and the exits off i-35 allow traffic from both north and south to stop here. It's a large rest area with lots of parking for cars and tractor-trailers. The rest celebrates Iowa's farming heritage and the main building looks like a big red barn. Clear Lake and Mason City are south of here. If you're a fan of The Music Man by Meredith Wilson, or Frank Lloyd Wright inspired architecture, Mason City would be a fun stop. Also in the area is Clear Lake where Buddy Holly played his last concert at the Surf Ballroom (still there) and flew out of the airport for his final flight. The crash site is walkable depending on weather. The area is ADA compliant and has rest room facilities. It also has phone, TDD, a weather monitor, vending, Wi-Fi, an RV dump station. This is the rest stop I pulled into when a tornado was hot on my tail. The storm shelter is in the men's bathroom. There is a welcome center that is staffed during business hours. They used to serve coffee and had amazing cookies, but Covid messed that up. The upper level also has a gift shop - we usually buy post cards if it's during business hours. This is a great place to stop. stretch your legs and take a quick break before heading back onto the interstate.

This was a convenient redt stop off the interstate. Lots of space to walk your pet or have kids…read moreburn up energy in a safe manner. Bathrooms are clean, and there are plenty of parking spots. Vending machines should be available, but I suggest going to Kum & Go, located several 100 yards away, and getting fresh food or snacks there.

Stayed here 4 weeks for work. Basically the cleanest room I've ever stayed in traveling all over…read morethe country, including high $ hotels. I always take sani wipes & clean rooms when I first check in since hotels/motels almost NEVER "clean" rooms, they just change sheets/towels. When I went to wipe things down in this room upon check in there wasn't even dirt on the window sill or any of the desk/nightstand tops. Newer carpet in Rm 4! They clean your room every day, vacuum, & refresh towels, take out trash,.....nice coming home from work to a clean/made up room. Mgr is very nice & she has a really cool dog named Rukus! This place is also in a quieter part of town, except for the occasional train that rumbles by but it wasn't often.

On the cheap. If you are desperate to save money and don't require a comfortable bed to sleep in,…read morethis is the place. Staff is courteous. Rooms have a minimalist setting. Good place to take your wife if you want to divorce her soon.