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Kingsley Inn

3.5 star property
Guests find tranquility at this waterside retreat, where mornings start with a tasty breakfast and staff members create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone

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Located near North Lee County Historical Society and Fort Madison Marina, the Kingsley Inn offers comfort and convenience. Enjoy continental breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor entertainment area. Conference space is available, and the attentive staff ensures you feel at home.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • River view

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Signature Double Room, Courtyard View 202

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 437 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • River view

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View 203 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View 203

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • River view

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View 304 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View 304

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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Romantic Room, River View 305 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room, River View 305

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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Signature Double Room, River View 204 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room, River View 204

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 337 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • River view

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Panoramic Room, River View 303 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, River View 303

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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Room, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Business Room, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 434 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • River view

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • River view
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About the neighborhood

Located in Fort Madison, Kingsley Inn is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. North Lee County Historical Society and Old Fort Madison are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fort Madison Marina and C.E. Richards Arena. Iowa State Penitentiary and Baxter's Vineyards are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and hunting. Visit our Fort Madison travel guide
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Map
707 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA, 52627

What's nearby

  • Old Fort Madison, built in 1808, located along the Mississippi River in the southeast corner of Iowa. The fort was the first permanent U.S. military fortification on the Upper Mississippi.
    Old Fort Madison
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sheaffer Pen Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fort Madison Area Arts Association
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Lee County Historical Society
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Madison Marina
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Madison Station
    4 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Hardee's
    15 min walk
  • Casa Jalisco
    6 min drive
  • Turnwater Bar & Grill
    9 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    11 min walk

About this property

Kingsley Inn

Bed & breakfast near North Lee County Historical Society
Located close to Old Fort Madison and Fort Madison Marina, Kingsley Inn provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • A free cruise shuttle, access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and wedding services
  • Books, 2 meeting rooms, and golf clubs on site
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kingsley Inn offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,435 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1860
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note: Guests can expect to hear some noise when trains pass by the property.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsley Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Kingsley Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kingsley Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kingsley Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of North Lee County Historical Society, Old Fort Madison, and Fort Madison Marina. C.E. Richards Arena and Iowa State Penitentiary are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Kingsley Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 485 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

Excellent accommodation, beautiful hotel! Checking with code was good! Great place to watch trains!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the room! Wished that I would have known about the bridge across to Illinois being out, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being close to trains and the water was great. Condensation on room windows made it difficult to see outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice town and a comfortable hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, pretty room, comfortable surroundings, really enjoyed staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel for its age staff was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, great riverview. Staff was very friendly. We would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

Loved this place.

Beautiful Inn inside and out. Delicious breakfast in a quaint room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance C Mullis

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful stay in the historic building from the 1860s. The room was large, with high ceilings. Breakfast was excellent, and the breakfast room was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cool place. I love the trains and being right on the Mississippi River.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable room. Restaurant on premises was fun. Fort Madison was having a wine stroll so the crowd was friendly and jovial.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful stay! The hotel is beautifully appointed. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Loved being near the river and train depot. I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great mix of a Bed and Breakfast and Boutique hotel. For a 140 year old building it was nicely laid out and decor while Victorian was clean and fresh. The general manager and staff were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vern

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

Great hotel in Ft. Madison

We loved our stay at the Kingsley Inn! It's a very unique property, located in a historic building with old touches, eclectic elements and modern conveniences. Our room had views of the river, was exceptionally clean, large and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have nothing negative to say about Kingsley Inn. Our room was perfect! Beautiful view of the river.Friendly staff! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

Charming place.

The hotel is a charming place. A lot of history around and staff is of great service. It's worth walking around and enjoy some time in the park right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Worth it!

Wonderful hotel. Best place to stay in town. Love the history and it was well taken care of. Right by the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Beautiful charming room with a view of trains and barges.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Love the area and scenery. Love the trains. Nice unique rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025