The Oxbow Hotel

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

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Main House King Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mayo Clinic Health System
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Flat ADA (Exterior Entrance)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Flat (Exterior Entrance)

  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Main House Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Main House King Suite Deluxe

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Main House Queen Suite ADA

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Main House King Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Main House Queen Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Queen Flat (Exterior Flat)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • Pablo Center at the Confluence - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mayo Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carson Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪3rd & Vine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Olson's Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Star Cup - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The District Pub & 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.

Languages

English

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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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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 Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oxbow Hotel on Jul 19, 2025 start from $239.0, 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.

The Oxbow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 941 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 941 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 941 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 941 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 941 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a fun, retro decor and ambiance. Rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Lobby has an art gallery and vinyl record library guests can check out and play on the record players in every room. Located in downtown Eau Claire and close to entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Would recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Star

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Charge experience fees for what? To just charge you for nothing. The nickel and dime
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome hotel

Super great hotel. Immaculate. Cool vibe with record player and free records to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute hotel. The rooms were kind of Retro and had a record player in each room and you can check out records in the lobby. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly friendly front desk staff, the room was absolutely spotless, easy in and easy out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel does everything well... although, bummer that their awesome bar/restaurant isn't open on Mondays.

4/10 Poor

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing experience. Was put in the motel section of the property and room was very stale smelling. We were shown another room two doors down and it was just as bad. Walls are very thin so tvs, music, voices, laughter all heard very easily. Rooms are pretty plain, shower is “tired” looking. Wouldn’t come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A cute boutique hotel that fits our millennial esthetic with fun novelties such as board games and vinyls for each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute boutique hotel. The record players are a fun touch. We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable. Although the restaurant wasn’t open on a Monday there were still walkable options close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying at the Oxbow!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber, Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were cute. None of the records we chose skipped. Staff was great and we really enjoyed the jazz music in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Odile

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at The Oxbow. I love his location. Only few minutes away from Downtown. Near to park and trails.I appreciate the atmosphere, different than corporate hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Winona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Troy, Johnston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was just ok. Smelled musty. AC unit was noisy every 20 minutes. Staff did not seem to care when I told them.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a cool and unique hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025