Name: Nauvoo Temple House Hotel
Address: 1200 Mulholland St, Nauvoo, Illinois, United States of America, Nauvoo, Illinois, US
Price range: $107–$222 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

At Nauvoo Temple House Hotel, travelers praise the walk-to-the-temple location and historic charm, with many finding rooms spacious and beds comfortable, while several note old-building quirks like steep stairs without an elevator, thin walls, and occasionally uneven floors.

Cleanliness is frequently praised, though a few guests reported stained carpets, odors, or inconsistent housekeeping. Service is often friendly, but off-site check-in, hard-to-find buildings, limited on-site staff, and sporadic Wi-Fi or maintenance issues caused frustration for some. Dining is limited in town and the hotel doesn't serve breakfast, though the barbecue downstairs is popular; plan ahead, especially in the off-season. Expect a character-filled stay best suited to travelers who value location and history over full-service amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic for a historic property: no elevator, and check-in, ice, and the pool are handled at another nearby hotel. Signage and Wi-Fi can be inconsistent, with microwaves/toasters in hallways and limited on-site amenities.

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Heather

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were given an address to check in at but when looking it up on the maps, it showed the same location as the hotel we were staying in. So, check in was very frustrating.

8

Oscar

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was a little tricky to find. Check in was at one location and the room was located about 5 blockes down the street. Not your normal check in and walk down or drive around the building and enter your room. It took us a bit to find becaude the street number was not on the building, but we found it. The room was big and spacious with a King size bed. The room overlooked the street.

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Linda

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Off site checkin was different but efficient.

8

Suzi

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the old restored building with all the character, but the downside was the lack of normal amenities like ice. Comfy bed, really nice bathroom, and a useful mini fridge. Mwave was in the hall, but that wasn't a problem . The hardest was finding someone to help us check in.

8

Eric

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient walk to the Nauvoo temple. It's an old area but very nice. The only downside was the old hotel didn't have an elevator.

8

Collin

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great historical building. It was a little tough for older people because of no lift.

8

Michael

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately wifi was not working and when it did come back the Live TV feature would not work correctly. We stayed two nights and our room was not reset for the second day.

8

Clark

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I would only recommend the Nauvoo Temple House Hotel for a short stay. It is a historic building with few updated amenities. The room was very clean and nicely furnished as a historic room. The stairs to the rooms are steep, there is no elevator. Not convenient to come and go. Something to keep in mind: there are not hotel staff in this building! The hotel is managed from a hotel up the street, the Nauvoo Family Hotel. This primarily became a problem when we were hit with a tornado (later classified as a derecho). When the warning and city sirens came on to immediately shelter, there was no one to give directions as to safe places to shelter during the storm. That was very unsettling for someone experiencing a tornado for the first time. The building survived but it was rocking! We ended up moving up the street because of the prolonged power outage with the storm and stayed at the Nauvoo Family Hotel, which I wished we would’ve stayed at for our entire visit. They have all the extra convenient amenities and also have a storm shelter. The staff there was very helpful and apologized there was no communication the day of the derecho.

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Wendy

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wish they would look at the reservation and when they see 6 adults are using the room they would leave 6 towels and wash cloths. Especially since the main check in place is 4 blocks from where you actually stay. The pool is 4 blocks away. The rooms do not look anything like they were advertised. The price is most definitely worth it though.

10

Que

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The is the closest hotel to the Nauvoo Temple. Our room had a balcony with a view of the temple. The room was clean and nice with good housekeeping services. The check in process was a little rough as you have to go to the Inn at Old Nauvoo to check in. Also, if you need ice, a blanket, or to use the pool it’s all at the Inn at Old Nauvoo. Overall it was great!

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms very clean with fresh linens. A smaller number reported soiled carpets, odors, or housekeeping that did not refresh rooms during multi-night stays.

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Gary

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel building shown on their website is not the building we were put into. That was a disappointment. It was a bit of a inconvenience to have to travel down the street a distance (1/2 mile) to the check-in front desk. In the room they assigned us, the carpets were soiled and dirty, both in the room foyer hallways and steps. There was a bungent odor that was almost intolerable. We asked if they could remedy that. They moved us from the top 3rd floor to the second floor into a room that had been available. The carpet in that room was just as dirty and soiled. The smell was less. Without any other option we stayed for the 2 nights booked. Parking was difficult, having to climb a hill over an unmaintained yard area to the building entry door.

10

Dawn

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was surprisingly large. Very clean. We were in the 2 bedroom signature suit and had 5 adults and 3 children in our group.

10

Kenneth

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view. Great location on old Main Street. Clean and big rooms. Comfy beds. Thick towels. Great water pressure.

10

Tiffany

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute hotel in a historical building. Though the building was old, the room was nice and clean and didn’t feel old. The beds were nice and we had lots of space for our family of 5. It is nicely located in downtown Nauvoo close to the shops and restaurants and the Nauvoo Temple. Check in was easy and staff were super friendly and helpful.

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Sherrie

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall this was a great stay. It was located in a very convenient location and walkable to many attractions. There is a laundry mat just a few doors down, which was nice. There are a couple of things to be aware of: 1. There are two different buildings. We had two rooms and they were in different buildings. Close to each other but apart 2. The room with a king and 2 queens was in the basement behind Zions Mercantile. This was disappointing because it lacked the historic charm and view I was expecting. Once I got over that disappointment, it was fine and the configuration met our needs very well. It had a refrigerator in the room and a toaster and microwave in the entrance The other room was on the second floor of the Wilford Woodruff. It had a balcony and a view of the temple. They did bring in a rollaway bed. The properties are in need of a little repair (balcony rough and peeling finish and bathroom door very tight and peeling paint from such) Housekeeping replaced towels one day but did nothing else. Overall it was a great stay and we would stay there again.

8

Michael

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately wifi was not working and when it did come back the Live TV feature would not work correctly. We stayed two nights and our room was not reset for the second day.

10

Michelle

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room. Clean. We loved it

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Nicole

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was old and smelled bad. I would not stay in that building sharing. The staff were amazing though.

10

Maria

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. Will recommend to friends and family.

10

Nichols

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Many rooms and suites are spacious with comfortable beds and some temple views, though a number are small and historic floors can slope. Noise carries through thin doors/walls, and a few guests noted temperature control or shower quirks.

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Dawn

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was surprisingly large. Very clean. We were in the 2 bedroom signature suit and had 5 adults and 3 children in our group.

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Terri

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the large suite. It was perfect! 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, directly kitty corner to the Nauvoo Temple! Temple within full view from the balcony and bedroom windows. The decor was designed to be period appropriate but with modern comforts. The beds were so comfortable, the towels were soft and fluffy, and lots of room to spread out. The only issue was the check-in. We were there in the off season and when asked about places to eat, we were told only places 20-30 mins away when there was an open restaurant less than a block away. The Red Front had delicious food! The front desk also said they couldn’t approve a late checkout and I would have to call back in the morning to speak with a manager. Just not helpful and wrong information. Messaged the phone number posted in the room and got the late checkout without issue. With so many people coming in from out of town, it would be more helpful to have someone more informed and willing to help as the face of your business. Thank goodness the room more than made up for that experience!

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Allan

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very good, just small we didn't have much room for our suitcases. I had to put one partially under the bed. Its location was great.

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Kenneth

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view. Great location on old Main Street. Clean and big rooms. Comfy beds. Thick towels. Great water pressure.

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Terry

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very small. TV needs to be hung higher

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Lara

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No sound insulation or privacy

10

Chad

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

History and surroundings are fascinating! The property is beautiful and clean. However, the floor in our room slopes significantly as do the stairs.

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Amy

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wish breakfast had been available as there’s only a gas station in town or one other place that may or may not be open right across the street. In our case it wasn’t. It was either eat at the gas station or drive 40 mins one way and then 40 minutes back to avoid the toll road. Had I known before coming, I would have brought something with me. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and it was located close to everything we wanted to do. The people above us were really loud, thankfully only until 10pm, but 6:30 hit and they were super loud again. If I stay again, we’ll request a top floor even if it means more stairs to climb.

10

Julie

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that it is an old, historic hotel! It is very conveniently located. I enjoyed walking to nearby shopping, the family search center and temple. It is a 2-3 minute drive down to old, historic Nauvoo. The room was small but the bathroom was big. It has been updated but still has that original feel. The bed was wonderfully comfortable! It was queen size. The curtains close to darken the room. I appreciated the fan. It was a perfect get-away for me. It might be too tight of quarters for two people.There is only a fridge, no freezer. The microwave is shared in the hallway. There are almost no dining options in town so bring your own food. I will definitely stay again.

10

Kira

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was so surprised at what a hidden gem this was. Recently updated and super clean. Very spacious.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly and accommodating with room changes and special requests. However, off-site check-in and limited on-site staff led to confusion and slow or inconsistent responses for some, including a few billing or maintenance complaints.

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Terri

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the large suite. It was perfect! 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, directly kitty corner to the Nauvoo Temple! Temple within full view from the balcony and bedroom windows. The decor was designed to be period appropriate but with modern comforts. The beds were so comfortable, the towels were soft and fluffy, and lots of room to spread out. The only issue was the check-in. We were there in the off season and when asked about places to eat, we were told only places 20-30 mins away when there was an open restaurant less than a block away. The Red Front had delicious food! The front desk also said they couldn’t approve a late checkout and I would have to call back in the morning to speak with a manager. Just not helpful and wrong information. Messaged the phone number posted in the room and got the late checkout without issue. With so many people coming in from out of town, it would be more helpful to have someone more informed and willing to help as the face of your business. Thank goodness the room more than made up for that experience!

10

Jessica

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds were comfy. Staff was helpful.

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Glen

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great stay! The staff were wonderful—so friendly and welcoming. The room was clean, comfortable, and a pleasant place to relax. I’d definitely come back.

10

Nancy

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A friend and I traveled to Navoo, Illinois, for an overnight quilt retreat. We stayed at the Navoo Temple House Hotel. My knee was bothering me a lot and they switched our room from third floor with stairs only access to the ground floor. Room was great, although couldn't find the remote for the first 2 hours. We finally found it behind the sofa.

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Tiffany

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute hotel in a historical building. Though the building was old, the room was nice and clean and didn’t feel old. The beds were nice and we had lots of space for our family of 5. It is nicely located in downtown Nauvoo close to the shops and restaurants and the Nauvoo Temple. Check in was easy and staff were super friendly and helpful.

10

Susan

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Because we booked our rooms late, we needed to change rooms for our second and third night. Management and the cleaning staff went out of their way to clean our room early so we could move rooms without packing everything to our car and back in again. The rooms were quaint and charming and very comfortable. We loved the location.

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Sharon

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

When I first checked in, I was assigned a basement room, which is completely different than what I had booked. I had booked a Signature Suite with two bedrooms and temple view. The room they had assigned was cheaper than what I had paid on Expedia. I stood my ground and showed the photo of what I had booked. Fortunately, Renae, who works in the shop where you check in, helped me through several long phone calls to the office. They eventually relented and gave us the room we were expecting. I have to say… the view is amazing!!!

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Janet

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We went to check in and were told we needed to drive down the street to another building to get the keys to our room, It took us an extra hour to find the place and get the keys, then drive back to the hotel. We were on the 3rd floor and no elevator. I loved the big fluffy bath towels.

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marcia

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The thermostat didn’t work and we called for hours for help. We stayed three night and were cold and we were miserable. Was told that four rooms are on the same thermostat a First come controls the other three rooms. What horrible service and was very disappointing in the service. We aid over two hundred a night to freeze. We would t recommend staying thereto any of our friends. Very disappointed!!! N

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Jeffrey

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the Nauvoo Temple House Hotel was exquisite! The rich history of the building and the charm of the room were both top notch and the customer service of the staff was just icing on a delicious cake. We loved our experience and would absolutely return again!

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Location

Outstanding, walkable location across from or near the Nauvoo Temple and downtown shops and sites. Especially convenient for temple visits and historic Nauvoo events.

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Emily

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view of the historic temple. Walked to so many historic sites and the pageant. The shop was closing as we arrived, but the staff made a phone call and held for us what we needed. We loved the amount of space and beds and views. Very clean bathroom. We were nervous leaving things in our car over night- no issues. Can’t beat the location.

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Vaunette

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the location which is across from the beautiful temple.

10

Terry

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older historic hotel, but very clean and comfortable. Also very convenient to Nauvoo historic site.

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Kathleen

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great historic hotel right by restaurants and shopping. It is walking distance to Old Towm Nauvoo.

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Christine

Jan 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Great view of the Temple from the balcony. Walkable to the Historic Sites of Nauvoo.

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Eric

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient walk to the Nauvoo temple. It's an old area but very nice. The only downside was the old hotel didn't have an elevator.

10

Jay

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Especially liked that we were right across the street from the temple. Beautiful. We were downtown so could walk to the restaurants, temple, etc.

10

Susan

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the temple.

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Lorena

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close proximity to Nauvoo Temple, just across the street. Easy parking. Refrigerator in room. Easy access to microwave and toaster just outside the room in the hall. Very clean.

10

Catherine

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the room and the location to everything. So nice to be close enough to the temple to walk.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast is provided and Nauvoo’s dining is limited or seasonal, so planning ahead is recommended. The barbecue restaurant in the building is frequently praised, though its aroma can carry into the hotel.

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Susan

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dining options are not as good this time of year. They are seasonal and it slows down in September. Casey's convivence store has juice, muffins, donuts for a quick breakfast snack. Red Front has fabulous sandwiches within walking distance.

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Brian

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to old town Nauvoo was the only perk. We were told we were staying at one property and found out we were at another, which had a BBQ restaurant below it. The smell was extremely strong, we hiked up 3 floors to our room. Only a few options for eating in the whole town, one of which was the gas station.

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RaNae

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, comfortable beds. Loved being within walking distance of the temple and little shops. The BBQ restaurant downstairs has excellent brisket.

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Marc

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice stay. Sort of a no frills experience though. The check in desk is down the road and all you might see at the hotel is the cleanup crew. You are right above the barbeque restaurant so you smell barbeque quite a bit. We loved our large room and could live there for an extended stay. Nice stay. Go to the buffet at the Nauvoo house down the street on weekends. Check for opening dates.

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Corey

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Premium location just up the street from the Nauvoo Temple! Friendly staff. Loved the four room/three bed suite accommodating our whole party of 5 adults! Limited restaurant options later in the evening or for breakfast in the morning in small-town Nauvoo. Plan accordingly!

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Dayna

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I thought the hotel was very well maintained for how old it is. It was also decorated cute with a nod to the 1800's but without going over-board or being fussy. We were pretty comfortable except that we were on the 3rd floor and there are no elevators. Being older and not in the best shape, it was a little challenging for us, especially when we hauled our 50 lb suitcase up the first night. If it hadn't been for the help of Forest, the very nice owner of the tasty bbq restaurant in the same building, I'm not sure if we would have made it! The beds were a little hard, but not too bad, and we lost water pressure in the shower for a couple of minutes a few times, but it stayed hot throughout the showers so we were happy. The bonus was the fluffy towels! We've traveled a lot and I think those towels are in the top 2%! We also had very good wifi service and were able to stream Netflix without any problem. My only complaint would be that when I booked the room, I thought I booked in the 2-story building (there are 2 separate buildings) so I was ok with no elevator. So make sure you request a lower floor if stairs are a challenge for you. And make sure you stop in to the Fireside BBQ and say "Hi!" to Forest!

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David K.

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only got to be there from 6:00 in the evening until 9:30in the morning. We did enjoy the time. There was a family with small children and it didn't bother us that we could hear them with the echo. Some people might not like that. The microwave is in the hall and each room didn't have one. No breakfast options, but we knew that going in.

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Amy

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wish breakfast had been available as there’s only a gas station in town or one other place that may or may not be open right across the street. In our case it wasn’t. It was either eat at the gas station or drive 40 mins one way and then 40 minutes back to avoid the toll road. Had I known before coming, I would have brought something with me. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and it was located close to everything we wanted to do. The people above us were really loud, thankfully only until 10pm, but 6:30 hit and they were super loud again. If I stay again, we’ll request a top floor even if it means more stairs to climb.

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Julie

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that it is an old, historic hotel! It is very conveniently located. I enjoyed walking to nearby shopping, the family search center and temple. It is a 2-3 minute drive down to old, historic Nauvoo. The room was small but the bathroom was big. It has been updated but still has that original feel. The bed was wonderfully comfortable! It was queen size. The curtains close to darken the room. I appreciated the fan. It was a perfect get-away for me. It might be too tight of quarters for two people.There is only a fridge, no freezer. The microwave is shared in the hallway. There are almost no dining options in town so bring your own food. I will definitely stay again.

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Joni

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was as expected for a historic old property. We didn’t like the idea of them asking for gratuities when there was no soap when we arrived (but they did come drop some off at our door) and no one is around on Sunday so there was really nothing for them to do! Mainly a bed and breakfast without the breakfast.

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				1 $194	2 $175	3 $139
4 $139	5 $139	6 $139	7 $192	8 $175	9 $139	10 $141
11 $139	12 $151	13 $175	14 $139	15 $139	16	17 $139
18 $139	19 $141	20 $139	21 $155	22 $155	23 $155	24 $152
25 $155	26 $142	27 $143	28 $144	29 $143	30 $143	31 $107

Nauvoo Temple House Hotel

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Romantic Room (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Junior Suite (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Grand Suite

Deluxe Suite (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Premier Suite (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Signature Room (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Premier Quadruple Room (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Premier Room (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Family Room (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Signature Suite

Grand Room (Historic Building, No Elevator)

Luxury Suite

Deluxe Room

Standard Room (Historic Building, No Elevator)

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