Iowa
getaways offer you weekends filled with something different. From
tasting rhubarb, dandelion, red clover or wild elderberry wines at area wineries,
cave exploration targeted at all experience levels, or sipping tea at
many of the local tea houses, there are plenty of diversions off the
beaten track.
An added plus - the hotels are all fantastic bargains. Here's a few
select romantic and theme room hotels to make your Iowa getaway all the
better.
Appropriate for families? No. This is a weekend getaway and honeymoon spot.
Notes:
Beautiful! A room with a waterfall - how romantic is that? This is a no
smoking/no pets inn. If you'd like to tour the rooms, please contact
the Innkeepers at least one week in advance. Tours are not always
available. They offer you seven natured themed rooms with large
jacuzzis.
Hotel Pattee
1112 Willis Avenue
Perry, Iowa 50220
Phone: 515-465-3511 or 888-424-4268
Rates: $125 - $470
Theme rooms? Yes
Notes:
This one of a kind historic Hotel combines the warmth and ambiance of
early 20th Century with the comfort and service of today. The fully
restored 1913 hotel has 40 individually themed and decorated rooms and
suites, each a tribute to the history, tradition and people of Iowa.
This hotel has an extensive art collection and an amazing rooftop
sculpture garden.
Centrally located smack-dab in the middle of Iowa, Urbana is an ideal location to take in all the state has to offer.
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
consists of a 410 acre lake. It is open year round and offers hiking
trails, camping, boating, fishing and hunting. The swimming area has a
sandy beach with lifeguards.
In nearby Amana, the Ackerman Winery and Cheese Shop
is a third-generation winery offers an extensive variety of
award-winning fruit, dinner, and dessert wines while old
traditions meet new technology at The Old Wine Cellar Winery, where visitors can sample wines at a tasting bar and tour the wine-aging cellar.
Super 8 Urbana
5369 Hutton Dr
Urbana, IA 52345
319 443-8888
Notes: This hotel has the following
Theme Rooms: The Old West Room, the Roman Room, the Oriental Room, the
Jungle Room and the Honeymoon Suite. These rooms are decorated in the
decor that is specific to the name of the room. Each of these rooms has
a Whirlpool, Fireplace, Mini Refrigerator and Microwave. You need to
call the hotel directly to book these rooms; they cannot be reserved
online.
