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1215 North Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125
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Apple Tree Inn
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Indianola
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Lake View, Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Not bad at all”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

We dropped in late without a reservation. The desk clerk was courteous and friendly. The lobby is small, yes, but I didn't plan on hanging around in the lobby, so that was not an issue. The room was reasonably priced. The rooms do use actual keys rather than key cards but it was not a problem. The room was quite large and I liked the sink area outside the bathroom. It was clean, the beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and included a dorm-size refrigerator and microwave. The heating/cooling unit in the room did not have a thermostat so it was a little difficult to get the room to stay at a constant temperature. It was basic, not luxurious, but I would recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Preston, Iowa
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“NIce Place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

The beds are very comfortable, the service is great and they owners are trying to update constantly. The breakfast area is very small but tidy and good selection. This is an older hotel so if a new chain comes to town they will have a run for their money. If they keep taking care of the little things they will be in good shape. I have stayed there now for 6 weeks and really do like the hotel

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lincoln, Nebraska
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
“Average, not bad but not super....”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

This is a nice, clean hotel. When we got there the hallway did not smell very well, but they must have done something as we did not notice anything the rest of our stay. Good location, rooms were fine, and clean. Overall, this hotel was worth the money and we'll use it again in the future.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Lincoln, Nebraska
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Worst experience ever - FILTY DIRTY”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
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Our room smelled of cat urine. The beds were made, but were soiled completely through the mattress pad. We asked for a different room and were denied. Finally, the front desk came and changed the bedding after asking me to do it. When I asked the owner managers for compensation, they refused and mocked us saying "Those linens weren't soiled, just worn out." They then preceded to tell me to "Tell all of your friends not to stay here, we don't care." I'm hoping that this post saves someone else the horrible misfortune of an incredibly nasty place.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Kapi Patel, Manager at Apple Tree Inn, responded to this review
7 August 2011
We are sorry that we were unable to satisfy you during your stay. If a guest is not happy we try to accommodate their needs but unfortunately we were completely booked that night so switching rooms was not possible. We continue to spend considerable resources ensuring our property is kept clean and up to date so it is unfortunate this did not come through during your stay. Our property is AAA rated so I am sorry you found it “FILTY DIRTY”
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Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
“Great Place To Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2011

I've stayed here several times and the owners are very cordial. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff friendly. I will always stay at this hotel, and I visit quite frequently since my son attends college 5 minutes from the Apple Tree. I will and have recommended this hotel to others.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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