3040 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, United States
#7 of 10 hotels in Fort Dodge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 301 hotel reviews
6.1Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.1
Location
7.9
Facilities
6.5
Staff
7.7
Value for money
7.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Hugo
South AfricaThe place was basic, but clean. The personal was friendly, but keep asking me to rate everything as excellent. Was good, but not excellent. They try their best.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Ashlock
United StatesSmoking in rooms
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
David
United StatesThe exterior of the motel needs a refresh. Paint and minor TLC would definitely create a better impression. I was a little worried when I checked in from the outside appearance. The lobby is also not inviting and dark and needs little touch ups and repairs. The free breakfast was IMHO substandard and I saw the staff handle the "egg paddies" with un-gloved hands when reheating the eggs in a microware. I know that these type motel free-breakfast are just the basics, but at least make what you have appealing.
The interior of the motel is nice and clean. My room was very spacious and quiet. I was here for 1 night before driving out West.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Brad
United StatesIt didn’t seem very clean in some areas. The floors through out the hallways, stairs and our room looked as though they were not vacuumed. We could not lock the deadbolt to our room. The bathroom door would not shut all the way. The toilet handle was very loose. And we were woke up at about 9am by hotel staff knocking on our door checking to see if we were checking out today which we have never had done to us while staying there before.
It was conveniently located to where we needed to be.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Baysinger
United StatesI didn't eat the breakfast My only complaint was the fact that they took a deposit out of my account without me knowing it and it overdrafted my account that really upset me
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Kathidw
United StatesBreakfast has nothing on it if your diabetic
Location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Brenda
United StatesThere is confusion on what is posted on the booking.com app vs. what the hotel mgmt says about pets. Booking.com says hotel is pet friendly but the hotel says service animals only. That caused some confusion at check in. The staff were friendly and was able to accommodate but I had to pay a deposit. Haven't got my deposit back yet so we will see how that shakes out.
The hotel is obviously older so definitely could use some cosmetic upgrades. However, the room was clean and comfortable. We did not eat the breakfast. It was mostly cereal and waffles. We needed some protein which was fine. You get what you pay for. We booked this hotel specifically because it had a room with 3 full beds which allowed 3 adults to share 1 room which was nice. Beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Be
United StatesThe fan was extremely noisy, similar to someone mowing the lawn, and the sink water wouldn’t drain. Additionally, they don’t replace the towels and sheets till every three days.
Staff
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Barb
United StatesIt didn’t look like the room was vacuumed and it was really cold in the room when we got there. Since they knew we were coming the temp could be at least 60 degrees
Breakfast was ok but I thought there should be Jelly offered and maybe some tea packets and oatmeal
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Nancy
United StatesBreakfast cleanliness. Door to laundry room wide open and looked messy and noisy.
Breakfast was horrible. Frozen biscuits. Gravy in crock pot. Hard granola bars. No protein. Had to wait for coffee to be made. Very disappointing
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Tiyesha
United StatesThe tub was dirty ,there was no heat in my room. The sink didn't drain. Im glad I bought my own blankets
I was able to find a room last minute and the breakfast was good
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Megan
United StatesOdd smell in lobby. Room was hot and dark when we entered
The price
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Goins
United StatesMicrowave was broke
Don't know
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Cynthia
United StatesWe were all unpacked when we had to move everything to a different room because the Tv wouldn’t work of running it!? I thought the beds were very uncomfortable
The room was clean & large enough so we could get around in it.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Hansen
United StatesThere were a few homeless people hanging out at the property. One man approached me asking for a cigarette. Saying he needed a ride somewhere. Made me a little uncomfortable. The hall outside my room had an AWFUL smell. It smelled like someone had died. I personally know that smell from working in healthcare.
Clean. Convenient location. Staff was very kind and polite.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Hazel
United StatesThe shower rod was falling off the wall so curtain wouldnt close. Place was in disrepair but looks like they are working on it . Employees stand right outside of entrance and smoke . When anything was brought to employees attention she just said I know or yeah its written down .
Clean and good price.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Lisa
United StatesWould use a little updating.
The front desk staff was SUPER helpful and very friendly. They were very busy, but she did her best to accommodate us.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Arabmoneyent
United StatesThe breakfast it should be more of a variety and it's also should be an abundance they should be able to accommodate
I like how quiet it was it was real peaceful at night I guess I got a really good nice rest wouldn't disturb not once it was great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Michael
United StatesNoisy rude people fighting so was woke up. No fault of staff. Just dirt balls being dirt balls.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Tajuana
United Statesit's location it was off the street and that's not a bad thing , but it was a little secluded .
that breakfast was ok , I didn't eat much . What I came for was a place to sleep and shower and those needs were met. I had a good nights sleep and shower the next morning .
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Antoine
United StatesRoom wasn't done
Breakfast and staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Daryl
United StatesWe paid more through booking.com, and we couldn't extend our stay through you. We called the hotel directly and received a better price. Had to use stairs to get to second floor. Had to wait for towels for rooms when we checked in after 3:30 pm.Back stairs were very dirty. Heard someone's television on all night. Won't go through booking.com again.
Staff was pleasant. Amy helped very much with booking us another night.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Jasmine
United StatesBreakfast was good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Kenneth
United StatesBroken TV, smelly room, overall cleanliness waa poor
Good location and super friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
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