MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 2, 2019) — The Merrill Hotel and Conference Center, set on the banks of the picturesque Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, has been named the “#1 Best Hotel in Iowa” in the prestigious “2019 Best Hotels” rankings by US News & World Report. Located in the heart of historic downtown Muscatine in the scenic riverfront area, the AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel was recognized for its luxurious accommodations, outstanding customer service, beautiful views overlooking the gently-rolling Mississippi River, and ideal location/walking-distance of the riverside town’s array of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Opened in March 2018, the distinctive luxury boutique hotel is Iowa’s only hotel to hold the acclaimed AAA Four Diamond rating and IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) accreditation.
US News & World Report’s ninth annual “Best Hotels” rankings evaluated more than 30,000 luxury properties across 400-plus destinations in the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. The methodology accounts for both expert and guest sentiment, the combination of which helps determine each hotel’s rank. The rankings may be viewed at travel.usnews.com/hotels.
“Having opened just one year ago, this esteemed recognition spotlights the hotel’s exceptional setting, sophisticated amenities, and the outstanding customer-service our hospitality professionals deliver to our guests each day,” said Rebecca Howe, president of Riverview Hotel Development LLC, the hotel’s ownership group. “This attention-to-detail truly sets our hotel and conference center apart.”
Situated adjacent to the city’s River Walk Park, The Merrill Hotel and Conference Center features 122 uniquely-styled and well-appointed guest-rooms which include a Presidential Suite, Chairman’s Suite, Junior Suites, and the flexibility of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations. The hotel’s state-of-the-art conference-center is located on the hotel’s top-floor and features 16 meeting-rooms with a total of 12,723 square-feet of meeting-space, which includes the 4,719-square-foot Grand Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a large outdoor-balcony all overlooking the Mississippi River. Additional offerings at The Merrill include an indoor, heated-saltwater pool; lounge with adjacent outdoor-patio; a large, fully-equipped fitness-center; the full-service restaurant Maxwell’s; sundries shop; 24-hour business center; and concierge services.
The hotel is just 25 minutes from the Quad City area, and 30 minutes from Quad City International Airport (MLI) in Moline, Illinois. For information on the hotel, call (563) 263-2600 and visit themerrill.com. The hotel is operated by Hostmark Hospitality Group and owned by Riverview Hotel Development LLC.
