As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.

Would you dare to spend the night at a purportedly haunted hotel? Here’s your chance to find out – Hotel Ottumwa in Ottumwa, Iowa is a beautiful old luxurious hotel with an excellent reputation for comfort and service. And it just so happens that it’s also said to be haunted.

Presiding regally over East Second Street in Ottumwa, Iowa, Hotel Ottumwa is a full-service hotel built in 1916.
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It changed hands and even sat empty for a period of time before coming under the care of the Schwartz family, who have renovated and restored this historic building to its current high standards of service and hospitality.
With single rooms, suites, extended stay options, meeting spaces, and even a grand ballroom, Hotel Ottumwa is fully prepared to accommodate your every travel and event need in this area of the Hawkeye State.
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Hungry? Eat in-house at the hotel's Second Street Cafe.
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Thirsty? Order something from the full bar, Tom-Tom Tap.
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Tired? Spend a comfortable night in one of their many rooms or suites, complete with free parking, free internet, and a free breakfast.
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As if all this wasn't enough, Hotel Ottumwa can also provide visitors with one more spectacular amenity: a good ghost story or two. According to reports, several apparitions roam the building...
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... especially the basement. A woman in white is frequently spotted, as well as a strange male face that follows guests through the halls. Often these ghost sightings are accompanied by the spooky sounds of heavy breathing even when there's no one else around.
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Have you ever stayed at this historic hotel in Iowa? Did you experience anything particularly, shall we say, otherworldly during your time here? To learn more about booking a stay, check out Hotel Ottumwa’s website. If you love to be spooked, head over to this list of other haunted Iowa accommodations.

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Hotel Ottumwa, 107 2nd St E #2996, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA