Kingsley Inn, near North Lee County Historical Society and Fort Madison Marina, offers a charming getaway with continental breakfast and free WiFi. Enjoy the outdoor entertainment area or catch up on some work in the conference space. The helpful staff has made previous guests feel right at home.
North Lee County Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Fort Madison Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Iowa State Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
C.E. Richards Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Historic Nauvoo - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
Getting around
Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 20 min drive
Fort Madison Station - 4 min drive
Burlington Station - 27 min drive
Free train station pick-up
Free cruise terminal shuttle
Restaurants
Casa Jalisco - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Casey's General Store - 11 min walk
Hardee's - 15 min walk
Horan's Cabaret - 14 min walk
About this property
Kingsley Inn
Kingsley Inn offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Mississippi River. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Guests can expect to hear some noise when trains pass by the property.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free offsite parking nearby
Street parking available
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Transfers
Free train station pick-up available 24 hours*
Free cruise terminal shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
Private picnics
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's games
What to do
Private winery tours
Access to nearby health club
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Marina nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (1435 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Golf clubs on site
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 1860
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kingsley Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kingsley Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kingsley Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Kingsley Inn?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kingsley Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kingsley Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Kingsley Inn also has access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around Kingsley Inn like?
Kingsley Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Mississippi River and 6 minutes' walk from North Lee County Historical Society.
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Reviews
Kingsley Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as high quality, tasty, and with a wide variety of choices. (16 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Enjoyed the room!
Wished that I would have known about the bridge across to Illinois being out, though.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Excellent stay!
Excellent accommodation, beautiful hotel! Checking with code was good! Great place to watch trains!
Gerald
Gerald, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 2, 2025
Horrible hotel in a tiny town
Room was freezing even at 75 degrees, until the sun comes up, shining brightly into the curtainless windows. There are blinds, but they block none of the light. It’s not like I could sleep anyway with the sounds of the nearby train going all night. The couch in the room was disgustingly stained, and the TV only had one volume - LOUD. Never again.
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing hotel and location
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Historical charm
The hotel is a beautiful historical building located in the heart of Fort Madison. We stayed in room 303 which has a view of the Mississippi River as well as the train tracks (for train lovers). Despite being so close to the train tracks, the hotel is rather quiet, and we were provided ear plugs and a noise machine which helped with the noise that did come through. The hotel was clean and overall well maintained, although our tub drain did back up during showers and our AC struggled to cool the room during the day. The bed was rather uncomfortable and the sheets were too small for the depth of the bed and would slip off of the corners during the night. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2024
We enjoyed the style and overall experience of the inn :) great time!
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
A very nice town and a comfortable hotel
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Enjoyed the history of the hotel building and how close it was to the river walk and several restaurants.
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
It was a nice stay.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Great stay.
Perfect place for a railfan.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
The text indicated that there would only be a skeleton crew. But never saw anyone during our stay. That is good if you are low maintenence. A phone number was provided if you needed help.
Everything was just steps away. Perfect location. Enjoyed playing the piano. Please dust it...and the vase on the piano. Enjoyed our stay.
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Very nice hotel for its age staff was very pleasant
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Awesome Place to Stay
It was a very nice location and friendly staff. The breakfast was good and the things to do were fun around the location.
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2024
Beautiful property, pretty room, comfortable surroundings, really enjoyed staying here
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
We were so happy with our stay at The Kingsley. The staff was welcoming,and knowledgeable. Continental breakfast was really well done, and above our expectations. Definitely recommend this charming hotel!
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Extremely comfortable room. Restaurant on premises was fun. Fort Madison was having a wine stroll so the crowd was friendly and jovial.
Derrick
Derrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
Very clean. Lovely place to stay.
Connie
Connie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
Great hotel, especially if you get a riverview
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
I have nothing negative to say about Kingsley Inn. Our room was perfect! Beautiful view of the river.Friendly staff! We will be back!
cori
cori, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2023
Loved this place.
Beautiful Inn inside and out. Delicious breakfast in a quaint room.
Becky
Becky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Everything was great!
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 21, 2025
Missed coffee in the morning!
The code check-in went smoothly. We were told that the hotel was booking up fast, and my sister said she was told she had the last room. We had three rooms and felt there was no one there. We were disappointed that the morning room did not serve breakfast and it was Easter Sunday. We were hoping to sit and at least have a cup of coffee with our family members that had stayed with us.
LeAnn
LeAnn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Great Stay!!!
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
We enjoyed our stay at Kingsley. It was very quaint and quite different than the chain hotels we normally frequent. We would definitely stay here again