The Hotel Manning is a community-owned boutique hotel located along the Des Moines River in downtown Keosauqua. The Hotel Manning Preservation Group welcomes you with true Midwestern Hospitality to stay awhile, relax, and enjoy. Hotel Manning is committed to presenting its guests with a hospitable and unforgettable experience.
Visitors can step back in time and relax among the historic treasures that distinguish the hotel, or head out to enjoy serene river views from the hotel's wrap around patios or from the newly renovated riverside courtyard and bar. Keosauqua is a true Midwestern small town, where folks greet you by your first name, and things slow to a relaxing pace.
Visitors can step back in time and relax among the historic treasures that distinguish the hotel, or head out to enjoy serene river views from the hotel's wrap around patios or from the newly renovated riverside courtyard and bar. Keosauqua is a true Midwestern small town, where folks greet you by your first name, and things slow to a relaxing pace.
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Hotel Manning is a steamboat gothic hotel located on the Des Moines River in downtown Keosauqua, Iowa. Hotel Manning has a rich history beginning in 1899, and is listed on the National Historic Registry. Hotel Manning is proud to be 100% community-owned! In 2018, the community came together to buy the hotel and reestablish it as the iconic landmark of Keosauqua.
Hotel Manning is home to four distinct properties, each with its own unique character. Choose to stay in the historic hotel, the adjacent Standard Motel, Riverview Inn, or the riverside cabins. Need help finding the right fit? Give us a call! In true Iowa fashion, guests of Hotel Manning are treated to warm Midwestern hospitality and superior personalized service during their stay.
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Imperial
Oct 26, 2021
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Hotel Manning is a national treasure! It's been beautifully restored, while retaining oodles of character and charm. We've stayed in several different types of rooms--historic, modern motor lodge, and cabins--and every room has been wonderful. The beds are all very *comfortable*. But the cabins are still our favorite; so cozy, and right along the Des Moines river. Any room affords a nice walk along the river to Misty's Malt Shop, which has very tasty food and yummy treats. Really enjoying the whole town of Keosauqua!
Tractor Man
Oct 18, 2021
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V. Brown
Sep 24, 2021
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Heather Morrison
Sep 16, 2021
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Dave Alvis
Aug 05, 2021
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The Hotel Manning is a hotel that was built in the late 1800s. My wife and I attended a memorial for a dear friend in Keosauqua, Iowa and stayed at the hotel. A group of Keosauqua residents went together to buy the hotel and to renovate it. They followed strict historical society guidelines and they were able to bring this magnificent building back to life!! If you want to take a step back in history and see what the paddle boats saw on the Des Moines River ,The Hotel Manning is a great place to stay. While you’re there you can explore the history and beauty of Van Buren County! I gave it 5 stars
Julie Hill
Jun 26, 2021
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Anna Kutulas
May 25, 2021
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I felt very privileged to stay here! It is a historical diamond. I loved my room overlooking the river. The room was full of character in the best way-creaky wood floor, antique furnishings and a really comfy seating area looking out to the river. I didn't have a tv and was so happy because it was easy to image I was in a different time. The pillows were very comfortable too. Beautiful!