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The Northwest Inn

The Northwest Inn
The Northwest Inn – Spencer, IA
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Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Northwest Inn

Located in Spencer, 17 miles from Arnolds Park Amusement Park, The Northwest Inn provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and barbecue facilities. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. At the inn, rooms are equipped with a closet. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at The Northwest Inn include air conditioning and a desk. Speaking English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception. Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 88 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.0 / 5
Good 85 reviews
  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Pricing and comfort. Staff was great and friendly. No iron in room to press cloths

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Very nice staff and we're accommodating during the severe thunderstorm high winds weather while we were there. Made me coffee when we asked for more. Rooms were updated and liked the color and new furniture. Bathrooms very clean.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The location was great right off the highway The breakfast was ok. Wish there would have been sweet rolls and cereal or fruit.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Facilities was below expectations Not a good price for the stay

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The mattresses were very uncomfortable. There was no toilet paper in my room. The Continental breakfast was a joke. You could tell the thing was just had a makeover. Cosmetically.

  • Engine customer Jan 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.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Tried to call front desk twice-no answer Internet not available-not able to reach staff for help

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Close to Restaurants and the Fair. Air conditioner in our room smelled and stuck on high..Fridge had stuff in it yet..sheets were dirty on one of the beds..you had to slam your door to keep it shut..

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    JAMIE, the manager, was fantastic! Very pleasant, courteous, accommodating and professional. Should I return sometime, it will be because of her as one of my primary reasons! You advertise "breakfast". That was NOT the case as that usually includes one or more of--or a combination of--biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes or waffles. A future booking will probably hinge on that failure (tho Jamie might still be the deciding factor).

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Very friendly Everything was great definitely would stay again

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    It was quite Not best breakfast

  • Engine customer Oct 2023

    They advertised breakfast ans they only had 3 mini muffins. There card kept not working. I told them to have my mail in my room when it got there... and they never even checked the mail box. I waiteted several hours to get my own mail. It was delivered at 10:30 am. I didn't get it till 5pm

  • Engine customer Sep 2023

    breakfast was a joke, had to ask to have my room cleaned each day

  • Engine customer Sep 2023

    Covid is over. Let's get back to a decent breakfast, not 2 slices of stale bread to toast Bring back the waffle maker, fresh fruit, fresh baked goods

  • Engine customer Sep 2023

    Breakfast was less than expected. The website information listed hot breakfast items like eggs, toast and waffles. All that was provided was coffee, muffins and apple juice.

  • Engine customer Aug 2023

    did not eat there, very little to eat dark and old

  • Engine customer Jun 2023

  • Engine customer Jun 2023

    Hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff easy to work with. Breakfast a bit basic. No elevator or laundry available. Nice place to stay overall, though a bit of a pain moving gear upstairs.

  • Engine customer May 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.

  • Engine customer Jan 2023

Frequently asked questions about The Northwest Inn

Does The Northwest Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Northwest Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Northwest Inn offer parking?
Yes, The Northwest Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does The Northwest Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Northwest Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Northwest Inn have a fitness center?
The Northwest Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Northwest Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
The Northwest Inn is located at 209 11th Street Southwest, Spencer, IA 51301-5835. With a Walk Score of 49, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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