The Oxbow Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Eau Claire

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Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Front of property - evening/night
Restaurant
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703
  • Place, Downtown Farmers Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pablo Center at the Confluence
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

King Flat (Exterior Entrance)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Flat (Exterior Flat)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Main House King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Main House King Suite Deluxe

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Main House Queen Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Main House Queen Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Flat ADA (Exterior Entrance)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Main House Queen Suite ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Eau Claire

Heart of Eau Claire.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Eau Claire hotel, you'll find Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum and Pablo Center at the Confluence. Children’s Museum of Eau Claire and Antique Emporium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Downtown Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mayo Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilltop Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olson's Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Orchid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The District Pub and Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Oxbow Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Eau Claire
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Oxbow Hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Eau Claire hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1947
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Oxbow Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Eau Claire hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Bicycle storage
  • In-room bottled water

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Oxbow Hotel Eau Claire
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Oxbow Eau Claire
The Oxbow Hotel Hotel
The Oxbow Hotel Eau Claire
The Oxbow Hotel Hotel Eau Claire

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Oxbow Hotel to the airport?

The Oxbow Hotel is 4.6 mi (13-min drive) away from the Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oxbow Hotel?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oxbow Hotel on Nov 20, 2025 start from $90.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Oxbow Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Oxbow Hotel.

How close is The Oxbow Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Half Moon Beach.

Does The Oxbow Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Oxbow Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Oxbow Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Oxbow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Oxbow Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Oxbow Hotel have a pool?

The Oxbow Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Oxbow Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Oxbow Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Oxbow Hotel to downtown Eau Claire?

The Oxbow Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Eau Claire.

Reviews

The Oxbow Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Platform bed was hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't get to spend much time on the property or in my room, but I could tell they spent a lot of time caring for the property thinking about who would use their rooms and the quality that guests received.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy,the room had a slight pet odor,staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Food at the Lakely was excellent. Hotel very unique and comfortable. I highly recommend staying at the Oxbow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kambiz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kailyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was very comfy and vibe overall was good! Staff were wonderful. However, the room was very outdated and smelled of mildew and urine heavily during the stay. I also felt uncomfortable closing the bathroom door the entire way because there was a dark liquid stain that began at the top of the door and ran to the floor. I wanted to love this place because it was so cute, the staff were absolutely wonderful, and the location was great. But I was very worried about the overall cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Needed a suite in main building as we reserved. Ended up in the annex in a tiny bad smelling room with a broken door
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oxbow baby !

This is our second time coming here, we stayed in June and loved it great location, nice bar, clean rooms, friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is always excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place. $10 per night to park.

Nice place. Rooms need hooks for hanging things.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun Place

This place rocks. Comfiest bed I've ever slept in hotel wise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Clean, comfortable rooms. Love staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great update to a classic Motel. Easy walk to Downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Got in late, staff was waiting and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Wauwatosa

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025