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The Historic Park Inn Hotel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Interior detail
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Restaurant

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15 W State St, Mason City, IA, 50401
  • Place, The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Meredith Willson Boyhood Home
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Music Man Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Historic Park Inn Hotel

Hotel in Mason City with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk
This hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk.
The Historic Park Inn Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Mason City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Historic Park Inn Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank and 7 minutes on foot from Music Man Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Historic Park Inn Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area and a lift. Self parking is free.
The Historic Park Inn Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Historic Park Inn
The Historic Park Inn Hotel Hotel
The Historic Park Inn Hotel Mason City
The Historic Park Inn Hotel Hotel Mason City

Reviews

The Historic Park Inn Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Well, the building is amazing. It's remarkable this place is standing, and the restoration is nothing short of a miracle. The building is over 100 years old, and with that comes some things that could dissuade you from staying, but perhaps not. Noises are everywhere. You can hear people above you and in the halls perfectly. We were woken at 2 am by someone stomping around above us. Our phone randomly rang around 7 am, and when picked up it just beeped. The shower handle was loose and make getting hot water and turning it off a bit difficult. When we checked out it was literally like we were offending her. No thanks for the stay, how was your visit? Nothing. The restaurant is not good. On a Saturday night there were 3 groups of 2 people..they came in separately. So at one point is was just us in there. The staff stood by watching us, while we ate. We asked for a cocktail but it was the worst thing ever and sent it back. No alcohol was in it. We heard the manager tell the new server how to make it and said, "yeah we've never been able to get that (ingredient) so just..skip it" As soon as we set down she asked if we were ready to order. We hadn't even looked yet! The other server asked the other couple the same thing. They just literally sat down! The training in there seems to be nonexistent and not up to the level this place wants to be. Meanwhile restaurants around the corner were packed! Go to them! Staffing needs a ton of training in hotel and restaurant. No need to return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Sioux City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So many nooks & crannies to explore, relax, read, chat. Absolutely loved the two outdoor balconies, especially in our gorgeous Labor Day weekend weather! The room, temp & esp bed were all so comfortable! All staff was wonderful and truly cared. A few things that would make this ideal, a vending machine, water fountain or water dispenser on property. I used the bagged ice to melt into water but it tasted like freezer burn. No stores close by to walk and get drinks/snacks. We did find a pitcher of water night two. A hot tub would be a wonderful addition too! Both restaurants had small menus but delicious food, reasonable prices. Great wine at Lead Light. I hoped to try the pear salad but was not allowed to withhold the blue cheese so I ordered the Beet Tartar. I was served the Beef & Mushrooms, which was still good but much heavier than what I had planned/ordered so I saved about 70% for lunch. Nice to have a free dessert as a hotel guest. Fun gift shop with a good variety and knowledgeable clerk. Would be nice to offer a little discount at gift shop for hotel guests? So glad the committee selvaged/saved this beautiful Historic Park Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Historic Park Inn Hotel was absolutely lovely. Friendly and helpful staff, great location across form a beautiful park and roomy yet so quaint room and a great lounge and restaurant onsite. We could not have enjoyed our stay more. Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park Inn is the last living breathing example of a hotel by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was a great piece of history. Take the tour.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautifully restored Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel. Glad I had the chance to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bartender was not very friendly and seemed annoyed people showed up at 9:30. The bar closed at 10:00 and two drinks (vodka/water & jack/coke) cost 28.00. The door to our room was very hard to open and close (assume swollen from humidity). Had to put whole body into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Frank's Place

It is an amazing architectural wonder. What a treat to stay in a piece of history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun arcitecture
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rhiannan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and the whole town of Mason City was a happy surprise. The property has been beautifully, painstakingly maintained/restored with nearly every detail impeccably Frank Lloyd Wright. (that also means there are fewer outlets, etc. than you'd expect in a modern build.) Bed was comfy, staff was very accommodating, good dining options within walking distance, nice balcony overlooking the park, so bring a bottle of wine. Kudos to the folks who made this such a great and authentic-feeling experience. My only suggestion; they needed to wash the windows. (FLW would have wanted maximum light coming into the rooms.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint hotel and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Adairsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A terrific and unique place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic and charming

We loved the thoughtful restoration of this unique historic property. Every little detail was attuned to the Arts & Crafts period and reflected Frank Lloyd Wright’s aesthetic. The desk staff were friendly and helpful. We were charmed by the hotel, the central city park across the street, and the many options for entertainment and learning in Mason City. We plan to return. It’s a delightful spot for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our only complaints were that there were no towel bars in the bathroom and no breakfast is available in the hotel or in close walking distance. The hotel is an architectural gem, and that is the reason to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was unique but there are things that need to be upgraded and/or fixed. I felt like the floor in my room was going to give in some spots. The restaurant and downstairs nar was nice. Getting the carpet in the hotel professionally cleaned wouldnt hurt. The place was ok. It was not worth the price they charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a wonderful property!!

Such a fantastic property!! It's Frank Lloyd Wright's last remaining hotel. Magnificent! A must for fans of the GOAT. The hotel is lovely. Just perfect. We got a queen suite. At the time I booked there were no king beds available. It's period appropriate, so maybe there aren't any here. We had a nice suite. 2 rooms and a bathroom. Great shower. Lovely room. The common areas are incredible. Just oozing with charm and character. If you're a FLW fan, this is Mecca. So much Prairie Style architecture in this town. So lovely. The staff is fantastic here. Kay in the Draftsman in the basement is so cool and fun. Carole at the front desk was incredible! Come to Mason City and do it right!!
Bathroom
Bedroom to sitting room
Shower
Queen suite
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only thing I would change the toilet paper. This place is amazing and would've been 5 stars if the toilet paper wasn't what I used to wipe my butt with in the eighties at motel six. Come on you have a upscale Hotel and that kind of toilet paper. Also Free water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and historic but no luggage rack in room

The lobby area and public areas of the hotel have been beautifully restored in this historic Frank Lloyd Wright hotel. Difficult to find a meal on Sunday since the hotel restaurant was closed on Sunday as were most places nearby. Fortunately the Thai Bistro was open 2 blocks away and was excellent. The room was generally comfortable but needs to have some simple amenities to make it more practical. There was no luggage rack making it difficult to retrieve items from luggage. I asked at the front desk and was told there were no luggage racks. Hotel should definitely place a luggage rack in each room. There was no counter space in the bathroom for placing personal items, a small shelf would be very helpful. Small inconveniences are sometimes necessary when staying in a lovely historic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025