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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A modern reception area with a dark granite counter, light-colored walls, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window with blinds.

A home gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike, a large mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn

Mount Pleasant

Paul

$78 nightly

$87 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A cozy living room with a grey sofa, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and a balcony.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant

Terri

$84 nightly

$94 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A reception area with a white sofa, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A small, clean room with a kitchenette, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are two tables and chairs, and a window providing natural light.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Pleasant

Mount Pleasant

frank

$85 nightly

$95 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

A hotel lobby with red seating, a checkered floor, and a large beverage dispenser.

A lobby with a reception desk, red patterned seating, a round beige ottoman, and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped lawn.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant

Wesley

$71 nightly

$80 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, dining area, and a TV mounted on a stone wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A reception area with a reception desk, a plant, and a sign for Boulders Inn & Suites.

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Fort Madison

Fort Madison

Hunter

$95 nightly

$106 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A reception desk with a wooden counter, various informational pamphlets, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A compact hotel bathroom with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a large mirror reflecting a bed with a floral bedspread.

A coffee machine with a coffee cup and a box of tea bags on a counter.

6. Rivers Inn Fort Madison

Fort Madison

Shane

$47 nightly

$52 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a large bathtub, a television, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

7. Quality Inn Fairfield

Fairfield

Linda

$95 nightly

$106 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A park bench and a lamppost with flowers in the foreground.

A tree with yellow leaves in front of a brick building.

A room with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and patterned furniture.

A dining table with plates of food, candles, and a lamp.

8. Nauvoo Grand Bed & Breakfast

Nauvoo

Henze

$165 nightly

$187 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large window, a sofa, and a chair.

A living room with a flat-screen TV on a white console, a grey sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

A brick building with a balcony, a staircase, and a sign reading "Zions Mercantile".

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a dresser.

9. Nauvoo Temple House Hotel

Nauvoo

Miranda

$146 nightly

$165 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, a bench, and a rack of towels.

A small room with a wooden dresser, a desk, a mirror, a television, and a fan.

A guest registration area with a counter, informational signs, and various items on shelves.

10. The Inn at Old Nauvoo

Nauvoo

Cindy

$166 nightly

$188 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a rug, and a door.

A brick building with a porch, white doors, and hanging lights.

A staircase with a patterned carpet and wooden balusters.

A dining area with a round table set for four, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with shelves stocked with kitchenware.

11. Willard Richards Inn

Nauvoo

Dr. Shawn

$218 nightly

$262 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a television, and artwork on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a visible kitchen area.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, snack shelves, and a view of the outside through glass doors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled deck, and outdoor seating.

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

Fairfield

Christina

$129 nightly

$145 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a wooden desk with a computer, a black office chair, and a brown sofa set.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a security camera on the ceiling.

A home gym with a bench press, a cable machine, and an elliptical.

A hotel lobby with a stone reception desk, a refrigerator, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Madison

Fort Madison

Debbie

$73 nightly

$82 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a stone fireplace, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a white fence, and equipped with multiple entry points and seating areas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a lamp, and a mirror.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden reception desk, and a sign that reads "Quality".

14. Quality Inn & Suites Fort Madison near Hwy 61

Fort Madison

Sharon

$91 nightly

$102 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A well-lit indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and ceiling, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating it is an Embassy Suites location.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a TV, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

15. AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington

West Burlington

Jacqueline

$56 nightly

$63 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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Stay near popular Salem attractions

Lewelling Quaker Museum

7.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Salem with a trip to Lewelling Quaker Museum. Discover the sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Top Salem Hotel Reviews

Nauvoo Temple House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms, beds and bath were clean and well maintained. The AC worked well and made it easy to cool down and rest."

Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn

8/10 Good

"Romm had a heavy mildew/mold smell. Bathroom could have been cleaner. Staff was great, breakfast and pool were great."

AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Madison

8/10 Good

"The facility and room were wonderful. The only negative was the so called breakfast. There was no protein, only instant oatmeal, packaged pancakes/waffles, yogurt, boiled eggs, milk and juice."

The Inn at Old Nauvoo

8/10 Good

"When I arrived, the staff said my Expedia account had put me in 3 different room for the 3 nights I was staying! Aarg!!!! That was as frustrating! It happened last time I stayed at this hotel and I assumed it was as them. No, EXPEDIA!! Please never do this to me again! Luckily, they noticed it and changed it!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Mount Pleasant

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Nice breakfast"

Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty

8/10 Good

"We loved the screened in . porch. Spent a lot of time enjoying the peace and quiet The driveway could use some work. We had one day of rain and we had some difficulty getting out on the main road. The cabin served us well. Wonderful sunsets."

Riverfront Cabin With Small Beach Short Drive From Nauvoo

10/10 Excellent

"Very beautiful sunset over da Mississippi! She is serious bout da bugs, dont leave a car window dow an inch. No bugs in house. House was clean. Perfect fer and my dog! I'd Bring a fishing pole next time. Thank you Becca!"

Quality Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant

10/10 Excellent

"The room did feel a little damp and smelled a little musty. Other than that, everything was great!"

More cheap stays in Salem

Quality Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant

1200 E Baker St Mount Pleasant IA

$71 nightly

$80 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)

Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn

810 N Grand Avenue Mount Pleasant IA

$78 nightly

$87 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (888 reviews)

Quality Inn & Suites Fort Madison near Hwy 61

6169 Reve Ct Fort Madison IA

$91 nightly

$102 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (655 reviews)

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Fort Madison

4901 Avenue O Fort Madison IA

$95 nightly

$106 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

Nauvoo Temple House Hotel

1200 Mulholland St Nauvoo IL

$146 nightly

$165 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (411 reviews)

The Inn at Old Nauvoo

1875 Mulholland St Nauvoo IL

$166 nightly

$188 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)

Hotels in Salem with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Salem?

The best time to visit Salem, Iowa, is generally during the spring and fall months.Spring, particularly April and May, offers pleasant weather for exploring, with blooming flowers and comfortable temperatures. This is a good time for those interested in local history and outdoor activities, as the mild climate makes walking around the town and visiting landmarks like the Salem Friends Church more enjoyable.Similarly, the fall months of September and October provide crisp air and colorful foliage, creating a picturesque setting. This period is ideal for couples seeking a peaceful getaway and enjoying the scenic beauty of rural Iowa.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Salem.

How much is the nightly rate at a Salem hotel?

Prices for hotels in Salem often vary, but you can find a great deal from $52 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Salem hotels

1. Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Mount Pleasant

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Pleasant

4. Quality Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Fort Madison

6. Rivers Inn Fort Madison

7. Quality Inn Fairfield

8. Nauvoo Grand Bed & Breakfast

9. Nauvoo Temple House Hotel

10. The Inn at Old Nauvoo

11. Willard Richards Inn

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Madison

14. Quality Inn & Suites Fort Madison near Hwy 61

15. AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington

Stay near popular Salem attractions

Lewelling Quaker Museum

Top Salem Hotel Reviews

Nauvoo Temple House Hotel

Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn

AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington

Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Madison

The Inn at Old Nauvoo

AmericInn by Wyndham Mount Pleasant

Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty

Riverfront Cabin With Small Beach Short Drive From Nauvoo

Quality Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant

More cheap stays in Salem

Quality Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant

Best Western Mt. Pleasant Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Fort Madison near Hwy 61

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Fort Madison

Nauvoo Temple House Hotel

The Inn at Old Nauvoo

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