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The Continental Hotel

4.5(191)
Hotel

About

The Continental Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort in the heart of Centerville's town square. Its spacious rooms feature full kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, making it a convenient base for multi-night business stays or group lodging.

Lucile's Classic Bar & Restaurant onsite serves elevated local comfort food, ideal for casual client dinners or team meals. The hotel’s event spaces offer a distinctive setting with original tile floors and tin ceilings, supported by attentive service for seamless meetings and receptions.

Best for

  • Boutique hotel stays for multi-night business trips
  • Client dinners with upscale local comfort food
  • Small conferences & meetings in historic setting

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Restored 1893 Heritage Hotel
Historic Architecture
Restored 1893 Heritage Hotel
The Continental Hotel maintains its original 1893 exterior façade, tile floors, tin ceilings, and reception desk, offering guests a tangible connection to its long history while blending modern comforts.
Large two-bedroom suites with abundant natural light
Spacious Suites with Natural
Large two-bedroom suites with abundant natural light
Suites are notably spacious, comfortably accommodating 15 people without feeling cramped, and feature excellent natural light ideal for events like bridal parties getting ready.
Lucile's Classic Bar & Restaurant with elevated local comfort food
On-site Dining
Lucile's Classic Bar & Restaurant with elevated local comfort food
The hotel’s restaurant serves elevated takes on local favorites like grilled steaks and Iowa pork tenderloins, providing a convenient and quality dining option for event guests and groups.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 191 reviews