Of course, we think The Abbey is the greatest -- but don't take our word for it! Check out what our guests have said about their experiences with The Abbey. Also, take a peek at some of the wonderful articles that have been written about The Abbey. With its angelic statues and stained-glass windows, the almost humbling aura of this nationally registered Historic Place makes it, well, a blessing for those needing to relax and reflect. 54 Great Inns -- Experts Pick from Coast to Coast National Geographic Traveler Magazine Cover Story, April 1999 -- It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe a night at The Abbey Hotel as heavenly. Celestial Sanctuary North Shore Magazine June 1995 -- Full Story. Today, the elegant European-style hotel welcomes visitors with stained-glass windows, a sprawling garden courtyard and an outdoor swimming pool. Places We Like Midwest Living Magazine April 1994 -- Full Story. The newest jewel in the crown of Iowa's diamond-dazzling hotels, The Abbey Hotel, is an elegant, 19 room historic hotel sitting atop one of the Quad Cities' highest Mississippi River bluffs. Deserving of Their Diamonds Home Away/Iowa (AAA Member Magazine) May/June 1995 by Sherry Freese -- Full Story. If you remember the hotel in the popular TV program Hotel, you have an idea of The Abbey's style-understated elegance in rich silken draperies with cornices, floral carpeting and soft color schemes of peach, mauve and blue. Beyond Magic Fingers Home Away Illinois/N. Indiana (AAA Member Magazine) July/August 1995 by Rebecca Christian -- Full Story. The Quad Cities has many jewels. Among them is The Abbey Hotel, the former monastery located on a hill overlooking Bettendorf. The Abbey offers a taste of luxury The Moline Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus October 24, 1994 by Dorothy Buresh -- Full Story. Skeptics were puzzled, some even laughed, when Joe Lemon, the San Francisco lawyer, bought the hulking landmark for a glorified bed and breakfast. A few million dollars later, it is a halo on the hillside. Joe's big night Quad City Times May 22, 1995 by Bill Wundram -- Full Story. To begin with, how do you take an old Bettendorf Monastery that has 116 rooms and turn it into a luxury bed and breakfast with 19 guest rooms? Today, the guarded entry reminds me of a small classy European hotel. I clicked across gleaming new marble floors, onto a thick Oriental rug, and I began poking into the guest rooms of what must be the most unique bed-and-breakfast hotel in the U.S.of A. A Knock on Abbey's Door Quad City Times February 23, 1993 by Bill Wundrum -- Full Story. Joe Lemon Jr. of Bettendorf is not your average 23 year-old college graduate....The Abbey with it's 19 luxurious guest rooms has the ambience of a European hotel, and Joe Lemon Jr. said he hopes his experiences in Prague will help him make that feeling a little more authentic. A Student of the World The Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus September 27, 1993 by Dorothy Buresh -- Full Story. Joseph Lemon, a California real-estate developer, bought the property in 1991 after he'd attended mass in the chapel. He transformed it into the kind elegant little hotel of understated luxury that his family had enjoyed in Europe. A Bettendorf Inn Adds Grace Note To Quad Cities Chicago Sun-Times June 5, 1994 by Bob Puhala -- Full Story. The Integrity Awards recognize business excellence while promoting the mission, vision, goals and values of the Better Business Bureau. The awards are given annually to outstanding businesses that exemplify the Bureau's standards by conducting business ethically and fairly. The Integrity Awards show appreciation for a job well done and further enhance the Bureau's overall mission. Among other criteria, Integrity Award winners must have high standards of business behavior toward customers, suppliers and users, as well as a long-standing history of ethical practices in the marketplace. The Abbey Garners BBB's Integrity Award. If members of the Lemon family want to pray for the success of their business, they needn't go far. Monastery turned into modern hotel Des Moines Sunday Register November 22, 1992 by Pat Denato -- Full Story. With 19 guest rooms, a garden courtyard with outdoor swimming pool, a magnificent Gothic chapel, a grand banquet room with crystal chandeliers accommodating 250 and a formal dinning room for 100, the hotel is acquiring a reputation not only as a place to stay, but also as a beautiful setting for receptions, parties and weddings -- with as many as five weddings held here on a weekend. The Abbey Hotel Home Away/Iowa (AAA Member Magazine) September/October 1993 by Rebecca Christian -- Full Story. This was one of the finest hotel experiences I've ever had and I've stayed at many fine hotels. Thank you! C. Seltz Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Everyone was great! I have never had service like this, even at the Ritz. S. Skutley San Diego, California. The staff was very warm and personable. We were always addressed by name and we felt very comfortable and welcomed during our stay. We'll recommend The Abbey to our friends and family. Service was outstanding! J. DiRore Toledo, Ohio. We had a delightful time celebrating our first wedding anniversary here! Thanks! L. Baggio Chicago, Illinois. An excellent hotel! This will be on my list of favorite hotels. By the way, my list is short. M. Calvert Vermillion, Ohio. I personally think all areas are worthy of special commendation--I've stayed in many hotels and motels and this was by far the most unique and homey I've ever felt. Being so far from home it was great to feel so comfortable and well taken care of. Thank you so much. J. Greenwood Terrace, Florida. Everyone was excellent. I felt like I was in a home instead of a hotel. Thank you! D. Moliman Platteville, Wisconsin. The Sunroom Breakfast was great. Keep up the good work! The pool was great as well. This is the most refreshing experience I've ever had at a hotel. Thank you! M. Denington Olathe, Kansas. All employees certainly understand and effectively express customer service. Our stay here was a delight--and we will always choose the Abbey first for return visits. E. Reeser Cedar Falls, Iowa. Last week, I attended a conference at Rock Island Arsenal and had the absolute pleasure of being a guest at The Abbey Hotel. My job has taken me all over the world and I feel very qualified to say The Abbey and its staff is a world class act. M. Risko Belair, Missouri. The front desk personnel were above and beyond the call of duty in accommodating my stay, needs and information. I enjoyed using the Athletic Room too. It was a breath of fresh air to be able to combine a business trip with such a superb hotel experience. Thank you for making a usually ho-hum business trip a rather positive experience. I was in awe with the history of The Abbey and the Chapel is beautiful! S. Zuichstad Bloomington, Minnesota

Your wedding is the most important day in your life. At The Abbey, we specialize in exquisite and memorable weddings -- we have hosted thousands of guests at hundreds of weddings over the past several years. With our own Gothic chapel, we can meet all of your wedding needs from bridal showers to ceremonies to rehearsal dinners to receptions to after-wedding champagne brunches. With two large banquet rooms, we can accommodate groups of varying sizes. Our Guest Rooms are perfect for your out-of-town guests. And, of course, we have a Bridal Suite waiting for you... The Abbey is the number one choice for Brides... and......Photographers also love our setting for taking beautiful pictures that last a lifetime! Our Garden Courtyard and Gothic Chapel make The Abbey the ideal place for perfect weddings. Ms. Johnnie Farrell-Meanor (563) 355-0291; (800) 438-7535. A Few Guest Comments. 11/25/2006 - Posted by: kcockrell79. Everyone keeps talking about how perfect our wedding was. The Abbey did an excellent job helping that happen. The food was incredible, and the place is gorgeous. Everything was perfect! Thanks Tim and Gang! You guys are wonderful. 7/25/2006 - Posted by: jalilley24. We got engaged at the Abbey last year. We were staying in the bridal suite for our anniversary and he proposed to me in the chapel. It is an absolutely beautiful place and everyone was so incredibly nice! I can't wait to go back! 7/5/2006 - Posted by: gillisall. My daughter's reception in May was at the Abbey Hotel. They far exceeded my expections in every aspect. Whatever question any of our guests had was answered promptly, they loaded up everything when the evening was over into our cars, etc. Johnnie and the rest of the staff had so much sincerity and enthusiasm in helping us and our guests, especially the bride and groom - they will remember it as one of the most special in their lives. A forever customer - 4/29/2006 - Posted by: MMBR. A big thank you to you and your wonderful staff at The Abbey Hotel. Out daughter Erika's wedding reception on April 22, 2006 was more than I could have imagined and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Johnnie was so good at making sure every last detail was taken care of. The dinner was served with such elegance. Many of our guests commented on the prime rib was the best they had ever had. Everything from the hors d'oeurves to the dessert was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed out three nights stay at the hotel. The rooms were so spacious, clean and quiet. We enjoyed partying with our friends and relatives for a most enjoyable weekend. Please convey to your entire staff our thanks for all of their exceptional help. 6/10/2005 - Posted by: liz_r28. We had our May 14, 2005 wedding and reception at the Abbey Hotel. We could not have asked for a better place!! The food was great, the staff was wonderful, and the atmosphere was terrific!!! Since we live out of town, we had people staying there and we stayed in the Bridal Suite. The Abbey Hotel is THE perfect place to have everything all in one place! My father, the perpetual jokster, made a comment about the service during his toast and the serving staff played right along!! Everyone from the front desk to the bartender made our guests feel welcome and helped us all have a great time!! 04/24/06 - Posted by: M. and B. R. (Fairfield, Iowa). A big thank you to you and your wonderful staff at The Abbey Hotel. Our daughter's wedding reception on April 22, 2006 was more than I could have imagined and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Johnnie was so good at making sure every last detail was taken care of. The dinner was served with such elegance. Many of our guests commented that the prime rib was the best they had ever had. Everything from the hors d'oeurves to the dessert was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay in the hotel. The rooms were so spacious, clean and quiet. We enjoyed partying with our friends and relatives for a most enjoyable weekend. We would highly recommend The Abbey to anyone for an overnight stay or a big event. 06/10/05 - Posted by: liz_r28. We had our May 14, 2005 wedding and reception at the Abbey Hotel. We could not have asked for a better place!! The food was great, the staff was wonderful, and the atmosphere was terrific!!! Since we live out of town, we had people staying there and we stayed in the Bridal Suite. The Abbey Hotel is THE perfect place to have everything all in one place! We had a little rough spot a couple of months before the wedding, but then we started working with Christina and she really put us at ease! She is so easy to work with. My father, the perpetual jokster, made a comment about the service during his toast and the serving staff played right along!! Everyone from the front desk to the bartender made our guests feel welcome and helped us all have a great time!! 06/07/05 - Posted by: MMS. My daughter was married at the Abbey in early June, 2005. The facilities,service,accomodations,staff,and especially the banquet manager Christina were supreme. The wedding and reception were both held here, and were completed with absolutely no problems. Thanks again!!!!!!!! 07/14/04 - Posted by: amshai23. We had a beautiful morning ceremony in the Abbey Chapel and then went into the next room to the formal dining room for our brunch reception. We had a small wedding with less than 50 people. The food was exquisite. It was a little pricey, buy well worth it. The bridal suite was is located right next to the chapel which we used the night prior to the ceremony so the groomsmen could get ready in that room. Everyone was very friendly and the coordinator was always quick to respond to any needs or questions that we had.