The Continental Hotel

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Catering services pricing

$300 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $300

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests

About this venue

Discover timeless charm and boutique comfort at The Continental Hotel in Centerville, Iowa. This beautifully restored historic hotel offers a romantic backdrop for wedding weekends, rehearsal dinners, and guest stays alike. With stylish guest rooms, inviting spaces, and personalized service, The Continental blends vintage elegance with modern comfort—perfect for couples seeking a unique, intimate experience in a walkable small-town setting. Conveniently located on the Centerville square, The Continental is an ideal home base for your wedding celebration. Whether you're planning a micro-wedding onsite or need group accommodations for a larger event at a nearby venue, our team makes coordination effortless. Add in the charm of Lucile’s, our on-site restaurant offering seasonal menus and private dining options, and you have everything you need for a memorable and stress-free celebration.

Seated guest capacity

  • 20-120

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
217 N 13th St, Centerville, IA 52544

Our event spaces

Dining Room

Classy dining room serving wedding parties and families for over a century.

This space can be divided and rented separate for events large or small.

Guest capacity

Up to 65 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Courtyard Garden Patio

A hidden courtyard garden ideal for elopements or as an outdoor space for your reception.

This intimate, open-air courtyard is a colorful escape spring, summer, and fall.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Square footage

500

Ideal for

Cocktail hour, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Dining Room

Classy dining room serving wedding parties and families for over a century.

This space can be divided and rented separate for events large or small.

Guest capacity

Up to 65 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Available services that can be provided by The Continental Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

Reviews

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  • The Continental Hotel - Centerville, IA

    •Verified review
    •Delaney•Dec 30, 2025

    The Continental Hotel is always one of my first recommendations for friends and family visiting Appanoose County, but my main point of this review is to share how great it is for couples getting married in our around Centerville to utilize. We booked a two bedroom suite for our bridal party to get ready in for our November wedding-- we were getting married down the street at The Majestic Theater. The suite was beautifully kept, well stocked and so much bigger than you'd think they would be. There was a time that probably 15 people were in the room and it didn't feel overwhelming or crammed. Our hairstylist & makeup artist also noted that there was great natural light for helping us get ready, something they usually don't see in hotels. Their staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgable and helpful. They also allowed us to order snacks from the restaurant that were delivered right up to our room in more sharing-friendly formats (Ex: smaller croissants for chicken salad sandwiches) Bonus Points: Their gorgeous bar is a great place for groomsmen photos!

  • Beautiful, historic venue

    •Verified review
    •Kathy•Jul 30, 2025

    The Continental Hotel has been an absolute pleasure to work with on our many visits. Their staff is incredibly friendly, helpful, and kind. The venue itself is such a gem. We would highly recommend The Continental Hotel.