Iowa’s Most Expensive Hotel Is Known as the “Pearl of the Mississippi”

While Iowa is known for its agriculture and history, it's probably not the first state that comes to mind when you think of luxurious hotels. However, the Hawkeye State features some stunning accommodations. These hotels will elevate your stay in Iowa, but they might cost a pretty penny. Discover the "Pearl of the Mississippi" and four other of Iowa's most expensive hotels. (After this article, read about 8 Oklahoma Luxury Hotels & Resorts for Your Next Vacation.)

11211 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

• Price per Night: $140-$178

The Revel Hotel is a part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton and is designed in the vein of an American farm landscape. Guests can enjoy a game of pool in the Revel Lounge or a local craft beer on the hotel's patio. Breakfast is prepared every morning, offering a mix of hot and cold entrees, while the Lounge's food menu offers tasty bites.

The Revel Hotel is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along. It also features a pool and fitness room, but perhaps one of its most show-stopping features is The Hotel Revel Murals. These works of art were created as a collaboration between Scott Kaven & Ben Schuh inspired by rural Iowa and the industrialization of modern farming.

525 6th St, Sioux City, IA 51101

• Price per Night: $189-$389

The Warrior Hotel's luxurious rooms combine modern comfort with Art Deco flair. Each room features plush bedding, modern bathrooms with luxurious toiletries, spacious showers, deep soaking tubs, and in-mirror bathroom TVs, as well as amenities such as high-speed WiFi, Samsung Smart TVs, and coffee/tea machines.

Hotel guests can unwind with a relaxing treatment at Two Finches Spa or play a retro-chic round of bowling at War Eagle Lanes. The Warrior Hotel also features stunning meeting and event spaces, an indoor pool and hot tub, and a rooftop bar. Finally, Woodbury's, the hotel's on-site restaurant, is a mouthwatering steakhouse with something for everyone whether you're craving steak, fish, or fowl.

200 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801

• Price per Night: $239-$489

Hotel Blackhawk is a AAA Four-Diamond Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel with no shortage of luxuries. Stay in tastefully decorated rooms with lavish linens, or upgrade to the Executive Suite, which features a separate living room, balcony, and washer/dryer in the room.

The hotel itself includes amenities such as access to the indoor pool and hot tub, sun deck, and 24-hour fitness center. It also features a spa, barber shop, and bowling alley with a martini lounge. If you're feeling hungry, never fear. Bix Bistro and Lounge is a 4-time Wine Spectator Award Winner that serves up tasty food prepared with fresh ingredients.

215 N Main St, Davenport, IA 52801

• Price per Night: $328-$598

The Current Iowa lies on the site of Davenport's first hotel. The Four Diamond AAA-rated hotel combines art with luxury for an incredible experience. The building was built by renowned architect Daniel Burnham and each room features contemporary artwork and stylish furniture.

Additionally, The Current Iowa offers an Art Discovery Package, which includes Figge Art Museum tickets, breakfast for up to two guests, and a 12 pm late departure. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing soak in the heated indoor pool and hot tub or get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center.

Finally, the hotel features dining experiences for every occasion. Enjoy a casual, yet tasty salad, soup, or sandwich at City Loafers or visit Up Skybar. There guests can watch the sunset while enjoying hand-crafted cocktails and delicious appetizers.

119 W Mississippi Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761

• Price per Night: $228-$650

Located in Muscatine, Iowa, "The Pearl of the Mississippi" is a 4-diamond boutique hotel that lies along the Mississippi River. The hotel takes its name from Stanley Merrill Howe — a business leader in the area during the 1940s.

Along with the more traditional rooms in the hotel, there are several pricier suites available at The Merrill. The Presidential Suite features Club lounge access, gorgeous views, spacious bedrooms, and more.

The Merrill Hotel includes an on-site indoor pool and fitness center and is less than five miles from the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course. The hotel also features on-site dining at Maxwell's on the River, which is operated by well-known chef Tessa Crookshank. The restaurant's new classic American food and drink menu emphasizes fresh, local, and sustainable fare with dishes such as Norwegian salmon and filet mignon. (Next, check out A State-by-State Guide to America's Oldest Bars.)