The Historic Park Inn Hotel

The sell for me of the Park Inn was staying in (the only remaining) Frank Lloyd Wright-designed hotel. I expected I’d need to deal with the typical issues of older hotels like small rooms and weak water flow. But the Park Inn was renovated in 2011 and it has modern furnishings and HVAC and plumbing and the rooms were combined to make them larger. I was surprised that it was built in 1910 because it didn’t feel like it. And of course all the design elements I expected from a FLW building are here. The structure is mostly as Wright designed it and while the furnishings and fixtures are not, they are all classic Wright-designs. If you want to spend a night in a Wright-designed building, this is the one. Plus it’s centrally-located in Mason City and the room rates were no more than a standard mid-range chain. I was very glad I stayed here.

Fabulous historic hotel! The last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright inn. Absolutely beautiful and unique furniture and decor, stained glass…like stepping back in time with modern conveniences. The staff is exceptional and very helpful, so friendly. We have nothing but great things to say about the Inn.

This is a cool place to stay for anyone, and it's a wonderful option if you know and appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture. My room was comfortable and pretty quiet, and I enjoyed how relaxed the hotel is. There is no pretension or tenseness in the employees. Parking is a snap, and you are centered in the middle of the city, so you can walk out the door and safely explore as you please. Two notes: reception had no idea that its own website mentions a restaurant offer for guests, so that should be corrected. Second: there is a fitness room hidden in the basement, and it was never made known to me until right before I checked out and I was poking around the downstairs.

This is the only existing Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel in the world, and Mason City has the largest concentration of Prairie Style Homes in the USA. There are great walking tours available related to architecture and the City's permanent sculpture tour with 80 pieces. It is a surprising city to visit!

Very nice hotel. Room very clean. Bathroom clean. Floor clean. Smell good. The furnitures look old day but it gives the characters. Highly recommended. Pro: no breakfast

Reasonable price for historical hotel and welbuilt and clean. I wish they had more choice of teas and the room of closet were not to be combined with tray of condiment .

Absolutely beautiful. Everyone there was so nice. Amazing place to go if you’re a fan of Frank Lloyd wrights work. Desk clerk Jim was so kind and extremely knowledgeable. Not to mention very helpful when looking for things in town or the area. He made our weekend stay very enjoyable! We will for sure be coming back!

First of all you are staying in a hotel originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and much of the interior decor reflects his ideas. I loved the small p;orch on the second floor where I sat and read for an hour before heading out for dinner.

This is a historic hotel, so the hallways and rooms may be smaller. It is a wonderful Frank Lloyd Wright hotel. My husband and I really enjoyed our stay and looking around the hotel. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was updated nicely and had a shower. The gift shop was marvelous -- lots of FLW items and the staff is very knowledgeable. Just a nice place to visit.