2 Star Hotel

The Northwest Inn

209 11th Street Southwest, Spencer, IA, United States View Map

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Comfortable Accommodations The Northwest Inn in Spencer offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities including a work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Each room features a bath, shower, and complimentary toiletries. Convenient Facilities Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. The inn provides a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and express check-in and check-out services. Dining Options A continental breakfast is served in-room, and the property offers a meeting room for business travelers. Additional amenities include a microwave, carpeted floors, and free toiletries. Local Attractions Located 17 mi from Arnolds Park Amusement Park and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, 19 mi from Higgins Museum and Gull Point State Park, and 25 mi from Kearney State Park. Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 88 mi away.

128 Reviews

6.2Pleasant
Cleanliness
7.5
Staff
7.5
Location
7.5

What Guests Say

  • “It was conveniently located and comfortable for the cost.”
  • “The room and bed were ok”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Double Room1/4

Standard Double Room

2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Standard King Room1/4

Standard King Room

1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    6.2
    Pleasant

    Based on 128 reviews

    Location

    7.5

    Cleanliness

    7.5

    Staff

    7.5

    Overall Quality

    6

    Pros +

    • Clean and friendly
    • price
    • It was conveniently located and comfortable for the cost.

    Cons -

    • The hot water temperature you could only take a shower for five minutes in the water would start getting cold. Did tell the front desk about that.
    • sink wouldn't drain tv was hard to use - I had them help get it turned on, but then when I tried to turn it on later, I couldn't do it. breakfast was prepackaged muffins and sad.
    • We were on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.
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    8CapitalPosted on: 1-6-2026

    Clean and friendly

    The hot water temperature you could only take a shower for five minutes in the water would start getting cold. Did tell the front desk about that.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-8-2023

    price

    sink wouldn't drain tv was hard to use - I had them help get it turned on, but then when I tried to turn it on later, I couldn't do it. breakfast was prepackaged muffins and sad.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-7-2022

    It was conveniently located and comfortable for the cost.

    We were on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-7-2022

    The bath tub didn¿t drain, there was hair in the tub. The sheets were not the best. Could of had more for breakfast beside just cereal. No cream for the coffee.

    8RichardPosted on: 8-10-2022

    The room and bed were ok

    Coffee, milk, muffins and cereal was all they had with little selection on the muffins or cereal. I was told the place was full but there was only 6 cars in the lot compared to the number of rooms for two floors.

    7JamesPosted on: 7-20-2022

    Overall, it was a decent room.

    The price was a little high but that¿s expected near Lake Okoboji during the summer. The Air conditioner was noisy but I figured out how to put it on sleep mode and economy mode.

    1TerryPosted on: 7-19-2022

    Room wasn't cleaned very well and the bed sheets had several really bad stains on them. We had a sheet with us and used it on top of the bed. Terrible even for the price!!

    Room not very clean and bed sheets were terrible!!! The breakfast was a joke!

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-12-2022

    wifi was worthless, room phone was just a prop, and it was obvious a guest was smoking in their room as soon as i walked up the hall

    4KelliPosted on: 3-29-2022

    Location

    I don¿t think the room was cleaned from the previous guest. There was hair all over the bathroom floor and in the tub. The toilet had poop stains in it and the carpet was obviously not vacuumed in a while.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-22-2021

    Clean rooms! Awesome for late night check ins! Looks recently remodeled! Awesome stay!

    Could use better breakfast options

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-19-2021

    The hotel was 8 minutes from the Clay Co. Fair grounds. Staff were very friendly

    The floor in our room was horribly dirty. Not vacuum and felt,in spots,as if something had been spilled and not cleaned up, almost a sticky feeling. The check in area and eat in area where dirty and cramped. We didnt eat breakfast there due to this reason

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-13-2021

    Close to front, they allowed me first floor, there was a recliner I did not expect. Strong shower head & water pressure. Breakfast was just enough variety, kept hot & kept out for a longer period think was convenient. GREAT front desk clerk

    Clearly the bath & Shower had been renovated at some point but rather sloppy above the shower liner. Water in shower was drippy upon exit. Might have seen bugs...

    1SusanPosted on: 8-3-2021

    Location.

    There was a dirt boot print on the sheets when we pulled them back. There is no way those sheets were laundered. When I checked out the girl had four friends sitting in the front lobby just hanging out with her. She also couldn't tell me what I paid!!

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-27-2020

    It was easy to get to and a very reasonable price

    Pretty dated

    3Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-26-2020

    The coffee was good

    It had a very depressing vibe. It was very outdated. The bed was very uncomfortable. The room smelled musty. Spend the extra few bucks and stay at the days inn across the street.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-14-2018

    Close to Walmart and restaurants

    No pool. Not much for breakfast

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-11-2017

    The hotel was updated in pretty colors.

    Piling sheets. Some yellow towels along with white towels and super rough. The sink fixture has been scratched to death. So gross. There was white splatters all over the inside of the bathroom door and wall.

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-14-2016

    Honestly we were not at the hotel long. We were in town to attend the Clay County Fair so we only really slept and left. It certainly served its purpose.

    If we had planned for a longer stay I don't think I would have chosen this hotel as there is no pool. It is a smaller hotel but it seemed well kept.

    1MarvinPosted on: 12-9-2015

    This facility is obviously dated.

    Manager claims there was a dog in the room and there was not. The charge was delayed but this is one way to charge an extra $25.00 for the so called "deep cleaning" required.

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-5-2015

    We were on the ground floor = no stairs or elevators. : )Fairly quiet.Firm beds.Clean room.

    Not a lot of parking.Small breakfast area.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Location

    The Northwest Inn

    209 11th Street Southwest, Spencer, IA

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