This was our first stay at a Microtel Inn. We were a bit reluctant to try it but not many good choices in Clear Lake!!! We were very pleasantly surprised by the facility. Room were VERY clean, the staff was very helpful. The breakfast was the basic cold stuff...muffins, yogurt, cereal, etc. But hey, what do you expect for $63... More

I have stayed here several times over the last ten years and never been unhappy with accommodations. My last stop was in early December 2011. The cost for a two bed room, with tax, was about $83. Everything was done correctly. Room was clean and in good repair and the bedding and linen were of good quality. Bathroom was well... More

Great location right off I-35, decent rooms, but whole place reeked of smoke, and we were in a non-smoking room. This may be an Iowa thing because another place we stayed was the same thing, reeked of smoke. Walking distance to fast and sit down food. Very nice staff and average free breakfast. More

On 6/8/11 I reserved a room on line, confirmation # 59197442, 2 Queen Bed, smoking room, Wi-Fi, refrig, micro, etc. $86.90 + tax, with a request to get a NON smoking room if possible. When we arrived 6/18/11, they did not have the reservation, inspite of me providing the confirmation number. All they had left to offer me was single... More

This Microtel is perfect. I like how the Microtel company has set up their rooms. The mirrored wall behind the bed gives a very nice illusion of more size. Our room was very clean. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Very pet friendly. Nice area to walk our pup. More

I was in Clear Lake for a concert at the Surf Ballroom which I have always wanted to see a show there with all the history of the place with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. When Looking for a place to stay this was the only one that was cheap and good. On arrival I was met... More

very clean hotel, nice rooms, great staff lots of places nearby to eat More

We were in Iowa for business and pleasure - combining a concert at the Diamond Jo casino in Northwood with a business meeting in Waterloo. The Clear Lake Microtel was our second choice to staying at the Country Inn and Suites at the casino, which was full. We received a fair night's sleep, in a modest but clean room, with... More

The fluorescent tube lights I can live with and the bare white walls are tolerable. But why must a guest unplug either the tiny microwave or the fridge in order to plug in the coffee maker? The noise emanating from the bathroom fan was something between an attack helicopter and a jackhammer. I know Microtel is bare bones, but can... More