The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Where Artistry Meets Innovation

Rated 9.3 in 36 reviews. 102 rooms.

★★★★

As rare as a pearl found in a Mississippi River clam, The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is a 4 Diamond, boutique hotel in downtown Muscatine, Iowa, right on the Mississippi River. The Merrill Hotel is a proud member of the International Association of Conference Centers - one of only two IACC certified hotel in the state of Iowa.

What makes this hotel special?

Voted the #1 hotel in Iowa by U.S. News & World Report, The Merrill Hotel promises to delight with 122 luxurious four-diamond guest rooms with sophisticated amenities delivering comfortable luxury you can get used to!

What makes the destination worth visiting?

Situated in Muscatine's historic downtown district, let the charm of the riverfront inspire and rejuvenate you. Soak in the sunrise at Riverside Park, explore a museum, or spend the day shopping in quaint shops. The Merrill Hotel immerses guests in a genuinely unique Iowan experience. A true Muscatine experience melded with comfortable luxury, The Merrill invites and inspires travelers to experience the magic of the Mississippi! Visit our knowledgeable concierge for tips to enjoy Muscatine like a local.

Who is the typical guest at this hotel?

Our typical guests are laid-back, friendly, and authentic. From business travelers to couples enjoying a romantic getaway, these folks are creative and inventive, looking for the next best travel adventure to share with their family and friends, and trailblazers looking for experiences on the cutting edge.

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

  1. Muscatine History and Industry Museum

    National Pearl Button Museum
    The “Pearl Button Capital of the World” tells the story of Muscatine’s history when it produced 1.5 billion pearl buttons annually 100 years ago and sold them to the garment industry and the world. The second floor reveals the history of Muscatine’s industrial giants who led the way for the manufacturing of products like office furniture, retread tires and corn product processing, all of which are still thriving today.

    41 m from hotel
    117 W 2nd St

  2. Port City Underground

    The Pizza is the Best in Muscatine

    81 m from hotel
    208 W 2nd St

  3. Elly's Tea & Coffee House

    Hospitality, coffee, breakfast sandwich, quiche, and the Dulce de Leche bars.

    81 m from hotel
    208 W 2nd St

  4. Wine-Nutz

    Best bartender EVER!

    87 m from hotel
    208 W 2nd St

  5. Avenue Subs

    Sweet french bread with the newell is AMAZING to say the least

    92 m from hotel
    113 Iowa Ave

  6. Missipi Brewing Co

    $10 all u can drink during hawk games.

    111 m from hotel
    1070 Iowa Ave

  7. Boonie's On The Avenue

    The atmosphere is amazing. The burgers are pretty good. Tastes a lot like at home grill food. The service is one of the worst I've encountered. Hopefully this improves.

    152 m from hotel
    214 Iowa Ave

  8. GeoJohnz Pizza

    Good pizza here. Fast friendly service.

    228 m from hotel
    203 E 2nd St

  9. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

    Delicious Mexican food. Friendly staff.

    241 m from hotel
    203 E 2nd St

  10. Salvatore Vitale's

    Best stuffed pizza in town, worth the wait. My kids swear by the tortellini with meat sauce. Not on the menu but you can order it special. Makes you feel like a VIP!

    360 m from hotel
    313 E 2nd St

  11. El Olmito

    So glad we ate here. Everything was outstanding. Loved my fish tacos. We'll be back!

    0.7 km from hotel
    502 Mulberry Ave

  12. Hy-Vee Mainstreet

    Check out the grill, good food.

    0.7 km from hotel
    510 E 6th St

  13. Muscatine Art Center

    Located in the Musser Mansion, rooms are of the period displaying paintings of river life, with collections of work by world famous artists such as Renoir, Degas, Chagall and Pissarro. A Japanese Garden is also found here.

    1.4 km from hotel
    1314 Mulberry Ave.

  14. Muscatine Community Y

    Great activitys for the youth. Some thing for middle school aged children every night.

    2.1 km from hotel
    Logan

  15. Lock & Dam# 16

    A great place to enjoy the Mississippi River and watch barges pass through the channel, Lock and Dam No. 16 is located on the Illinois side of the river.

    3.0 km from hotel
    33112-33808 102nd Ave W

  16. Muscatine Arboretum

    Adjacent to Discovery Park, take a walk on paved trails that wind throughout these 13 acres of over 1,000 native and ornamental trees, shrubs, and plants.

    3.4 km from hotel
    Harmony Ct

  17. Pine Creek Grist Mill

    Discover the 170-year-old working mill and one-room schoolhouse that is now used as a museum of rural school memorabilia.

    15.8 km from hotel