Reviews of Quality Inn Fort Dodge 2 stars
2001 Hightway 169 South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, United States
#9 of 10 hotels in Fort Dodge
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 88 hotel reviews
6.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.4
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Comfort
7.5
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Location
7.8
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Facilities
6.8
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Staff
7.8
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Value for money
7.3
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Harrison
United States2 reviews8.0“Everything was enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good
Great
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Angela
United States1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Felt rushed to check out. Our keys were turned off at 8:30 am along with other guests. Without working keys it made it difficult to move about the facility.
The staff that checked us in was very helpful and friendly. She was able to get us a new room when I asked because of the guests next door.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Tammy
United States4 reviews8.0“Fine for the price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room smelled musty, staff said we were limited to two pool towels even though we had three people in our party, and there was an intoxicated person running around yelling in the hallway between Midnight and 3AM with no apparent ramifications from staff. In-tub bath mat in accessible room was slippery and I almost fell in the shower
Price, pool, breakfast options.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Gasper
United States1 review6.0“Mixed Feelings”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms and hallways were not very clean. Staff was hard to find, even during check out hours. Key cards had to be reactivated about 5 times (was not near other cards nor electronics that could deactivate it).
Staff was friendly when you saw them. The pool and hot tub were nice and clean. Was cost effective.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Steven
United States1 review8.0“Quiet, slept well.”- • Couple
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location is near a main road. Restaurant and lounge on site.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Brenda
United States1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hot tub was cold I would have liked jelly/jam available with breakfast
The staff was very polite and accommodating. I asked to be next to my family when I booked my room, and my request was honored without hesitation
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Thomas
United States8 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
breakfast was typical for this class of hotel, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. Overcooked egg product eggs are not good.
location was convenient off of second Ft Dodge exit
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Amy
United States1 review7.0Good- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The pool area. Was filthy and the pool was cloudy. No filters going chipping away rocks.
It was nice and quiet But the pool was very dirty.Rocks were chipping away.The filter was not going
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 13 July 2024
April
United States4 reviews8.0“Great place to stay & amazing value!!”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was just ok.
Pool and fitness room was amazing!!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Tari
United States4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wish the bed was softer and the sauna worked
The pool was mostly empty.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Rebecca
United States1 review8.0“met my needs”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
breakfast could use improvement
friendly
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Page
United States1 review7.0“We had a great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of towels
Bed
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Dan
United States1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was clean but could have been a little cleaner- hot tub wasn’t working
Friendly
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Sally
United States5 reviews7.0“first day was good but the second day when we were in need of hot tub and pool relaxation, they had already closed it fo”- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
it was run down, but they’re working on updating
It was just off the hwy we were on.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Janelle
United States1 review4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The check-in person was slightly lackluster. No elevator was mentioned to us for use, and I don't remember if the site said they had one or not but would have been nice to know in advance. The door to our room stuck had to make sure you actually pushed it shut and was not easy to open. Sunday morning coffee by the desk tasted very old, the breakfast bar just had haphazardly thrown items in the fridge, and hardly any pastries in the case. I stopped looking at that point. Also the breakfast area was very dark.
Bead was comfortable, air worked in our room fine. Everything seemed clean
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Eyre
United States5 reviews3.0“EXTREMELY OVERPRICED”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not easily accessible
Staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Alan
United States4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Overall everything was fine the only setback is it showing it's age but you can see that they are working to improve, the top cover had stains but the sheets and pillow covers were fine
Like the location we do events at the historic fort, value is great, love the restaurant
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Anderson
United States1 review10“It was good considering my situation”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
The price for the room but I guess it's expected seeing how the rate for everywhere else is right about the same price
I had a fire on Friday she completely lost everything the staff at Quality Inn were understanding and extremely helpful they allowed me to stay longer than I was able to pay for at the time until Red Cross or United Way was able to pay for my stay
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Nihiser
United States2 reviews1.0“They was knocking at my door 5 mins before check out when I was packing letting me know it was time to go”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Dirty hot tub didn’t work or sauna sauna was messed up broken wood rusty nails my bf cut his hand on nail sticking out
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Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Cady
United States9 reviews3.0“As long as you just need a bed to sleep on, then this is your place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room clearly wasn’t cleaned. As we arrived there was piece of food on the floor. The hot tub looked operational yet it didn’t work and was colder than the pool. The bfast served looked good but tasted simply awful.
Not sure that there was a positive
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Keely
United States1 review10“Clean and comfortable!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff should be on hand and at desk when people come in. People expect service, even at a cheaper price.
Our room was clean, the A/C worked great! It was quiet and restful! The pool area needs some work, the hot tub wasnt bubbling. But overall for the price we paid, it was very nice.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Mike
United States6 reviews4.0“There’s better options for the price and amenities”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The was water leaking on a regular basis right by the front desk. There isn’t a regular housekeeping service. Laundry facilities that were advertised weren’t available or were constantly locked.
It was on the quiet side of town
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Daniel
United States3 reviews1.0“Not again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was outdated and or didn’t work. I even called Head to make sure the hot tub was hot and was working. They said yes except it wasn’t. I could’ve went somewhere else that and it was really out-of-the-way and it was only three or four people staying in the whole place. It was like an Abandoned building.
Price was real low.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Stevens
United States1 review1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Paid online but when I get there they force me to pay an extra $150 I can’t afford bc I’m from the town and never was allowed to stay
Stayed in August 2024
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