Hotel Pattee

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Check in at a century-old landmark that offers a historic place for comfort and community.

06/15/2026

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♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] Our next stop takes us to a century old landmark, offering travelers an historic place for comfort and community.

[Ashley Anderson] We are inside the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa.

♪♪ [Ashley Anderson] The hotel was actually built in about 1912, 1913, and a local group now actually operates it.

So it's been more successful having Perry people represent Perry at the Hotel Pattee.

[Kohlsdorf] Hotel Pattee celebrates Iowa's rich heritage with handcrafted woodwork, historic architectural detail and a stunning collection of original artwork displayed throughout the building.

[Ashley Anderson] The hotel itself has a museum worthy collection of art, so there's over 130 pieces in the public space, with over 30 artists represented in these spaces as well.

[Kohlsdorf] Guests can stay in one of 40 rooms, each uniquely themed, based on Perry's history and culture.

[Ashley Anderson] A lot of them have a lot of art scenes in them, too, so we have a lot of local artists that put their love into the rooms.

♪♪ [Ashley Anderson] We have a bowling alley downstairs.

There's two lanes.

Guests are welcome to utilize it.

They rent it out.

We have at least seven versatile event spaces that we can cater to like businesses.

We can cater to weddings.

[Kohlsdorf] Just off the lobby, the Pattee Cafe serves as the hotel's full service restaurant and lounge.

The recently added coffee shop keeps locals and travelers fueled for the day enjoying a cup of Joe in Soumas Court.

[Ashley Anderson] We are located in the heart of Perry, so you can walk just steps away to multiple restaurants, there's boutiques and art galleries and just different things to do downtown, tons of public art to look at.

[Kohlsdorf] It is also a perfect hub for cyclists.

[Ashley Anderson] They actually just finished the connector to the High Trestle Trail.

The trailhead is just steps away from here.

So we're a perfect hub for cyclists.

[Ashley Anderson] From artwork to entertainment to relaxation, the Hotel Pattee in Perry is a destination unto itself.

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