Welcome to the Historic Hotel Manning.
The Hotel Manning is a community-owned boutique hotel located along the Des Moines River in downtown Keosauqua. The Hotel Manning Preservation Group welcomes you with true Midwestern Hospitality to stay awhile, relax, and enjoy.
Check out events along the byway this week!
October 11 at 5:30 p.m. Oktoberfest Buffet Dinner and live music at Hotel Manning in Keosauqua
October 11 at 7 p.m. Barrell Racing at River Valley Horsecamp
October 11-13 Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa Scenic Drive Festival throughout Van Buren County
October 12 10 to 4 p.m. Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing hosts Fall on the Farm with glass blowing and local artists.
October 12 Appleberry Orchard holds their bale art contest. Check out their bales before driving the byway to see the rest of the Bale Trail.
October 12 from 10-12 Bloomfield Main Street hosts Veterans Recognition event in Bloomfield.
October 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Lake Wapello State Park Halloween Trick or Treat hosted by Friends of Lake Wapello
October 13 12-4 Thymelyglass Studio hosts an Open House at the studio in Eldon.
October 13 Sunday Brunch at Muddy Dog Market & Grill in Unionville
Until October 31 Head to the byway and catch the last days of our annual Bale Trail, with artwork located along the byway.
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Until October 31 enjoy room specials at Honey Creek Resort in Moravia, including a voucher for Papo's Pumpkin Patch in Centerville.
We're kicking off a big weekend with live music and some fun food. Come join us Friday night!
Hotel Manning is committed to presenting its guests with a hospitable and unforgettable experience.
Visitors can step back in time and relax among the historic treasures that distinguish the hotel, or head out to enjoy serene river views from the hotel’s wrap around patios or from the newly renovated riverside courtyard and bar.
Keosauqua is a true Midwestern small town, where folks greet you by your first name, and things slow to a relaxing pace.
Explore the town, or the outdoor activities in nearby Lacey Keosauqua State Park and Lake Sugema that make our town one of the most intriguing destinations in the Midwest. Keosauqua is located in the heart of the Villages of Van Buren County. Be sure to check out the other villages during your stay.
Stay
Choose to stay in the historic hotel, the adjacent modern motels, or riverside cabins.
Community
Get acquainted with Keosauqua. Explore the town, go hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, golfing, and more. Visit villagesofvanburen.com (external link) to learn more.
Amenities
Our brand new riverside courtyard and bar are the perfect place to start or end your day.
Our History
Hotel Manning is a historic hotel located in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States on the banks of the Des Moines River.
The hotel’s Steamboat Gothic architecture mimics riverboats of the mid-1800s. Hotel Manning was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in April, 1973.