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9.4

Exceptional

12 reviews

12 reviews

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9.5

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Western Historic Trails Center 2.0 km
Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail and Museum 5.3 km
Railroad Museum 5.3 km
Walk of Grace Chapel 5.3 km
Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook 5.3 km
Historic General Dodge House 5.4 km
Eppley Airfield 6.0 km
Lake Manawa Antiques 6.2 km
Kanesville Tabernacle 6.2 km
Dillard's 7.1 km
2022

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs (IA), United States, 51501 - See map

In addition to the standard of IHG Clean Promise, all guests get free Wi-Fi in all rooms and free parking if arriving by car. Conveniently situated in the Council Bluffs part of Council Bluffs (IA), this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, fitness center and indoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

940 meters to public transportation

Top Value

Front desk [24-hour]

Free airport transfer

IHG Clean Promise

When you’re ready to travel again, we’ll be ready to welcome you

Facilities

Airport transfer

Valet parking

Pets allowed

Shuttle service

Swimming pool [indoor]

Fitness center

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

This property is in high demand!

3 travelers have booked today.

Value for money9.2
Location rating9.5

Rooms available at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

1 King Bed Leisure Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 queen beds
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2 Queen Bed Hearing Mobility Accessible Tub Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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King Bed With Pullout Sofa Bed Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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SUITE 1 KING BED PRESIDENTIAL STE RIVERVIEW
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  • Room size: 64 m²/689 ft²
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1 King Hearing Mobility Accessible Tub Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 king bed
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1 King Hearing Accessible Roll In Shower Non-Smoking
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower
  • 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
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Standard
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 king beds
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1 King Bed Standard River View
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  • River view
  • Shower
  • 1 king bed
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Executive River View Suite Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • River view
  • 1 king bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind -- it's free! Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want a complimentary ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hotel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests. You can drive in and park yourself, or use valet service offered at the hotel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Council Bluffs (IA) with private transportation, the hotel can arrange taxi service.

Is breakfast offered at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Wake up to a great buffet breakfast at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs.

What is the smoking policy at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Travel by air is easy with Council Bluffs Municipal Airport only 12.4 km away from Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs.

What restaurants are nearby Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Restaurants including Heritage Buffet, Amerisports Bar and Bourbon's BBQ & Steaks are popular in Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs’s neighborhood which is known as Council Bluffs.

What popular shopping places are close to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Shopping options in Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs’s Council Bluffs neighborhood include Lake Manawa Antiques, Dillard's and Mall of the Bluffs.

What are popular attractions near Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs’s location in the Council Bluffs neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail and Museum, Bayliss Park and Railroad Museum.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs?

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs’s nearby natural sights include Hitchcock Nature Center located in the same Council Bluffs area.

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What people love about Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Love the location and the cleanliness of the hotel in general."

    Gisselle

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    September 3, 2019

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The rooms were updated and very clean."

    Katherine

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    July 28, 2019

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Breakfast

    "In spite of the COVID guidelines, they provided an excellent safe breakfast."

    Steven

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    October 19, 2020

Overall rating:

9.4

Exceptional
12 reviews
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Location
9.5
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More about Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

More about Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs is a distinct addition to Council Bluffs (IA) and a smart choice for travelers. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, get the most out of your trip with a stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs provides a range services and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hotel can arrange it before your check-in date. Taxi and shuttle services provided by the hotel make it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Council Bluffs (IA).
If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's free parking, right on-site. The hotel provides front desk services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the hotel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room.
Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hotel to allow cleaner air for all guests.
Feel right at home during your stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs. Some rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms. The hotel also offers a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed.
It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs. Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. A night in at the hotel's bar and casino can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs has vending machines that provide round-the-clock refreshment, at low cost.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs lets you make the most of your time! Once there, you can enjoy countless recreational facilities offered to all guests. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the spa. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool. Fitness lovers who want to keep up their routine on vacation can drop in at the hotel's fitness facility.
Have fun without traveling far, by taking advantage of the tennis court and golf course on site at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs. Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the shared lounge and TV area. Pick up something memorable for yourself or those waiting for you back at home, at the shops and souvenir shops.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional
Facilities

9.3

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

2 mentions

Breakfast

1 mention

Swimming Pool

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Tennis court
Cleanliness and safety
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Doorman
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Heating in public area
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
Access
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
  • Valet parking
Available in all rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Satellite/cable channels

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Buffet
Restaurants on site
Heritage Buffet
  • Cuisine: American

Location

2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs (IA), United States, 51501
Exceptional
Location

9.5

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-18 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 19 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-out until11:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee0 USD
The property
  • Number of rooms 185

Property announcements

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. For any Room Including Breakfast: The Rate includes a coupon redeemable for breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Limit 20 US dollars per room per day. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.4
/
10
Exceptional
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.3
Location9.5
Service9.3
Value for money9.2
High score for Council Bluffs (IA)
Rating
9+ Exceptional (6)
8-9 Excellent (0)
7-8 Very Good (1)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (1)
Time of the year
Mar - May (2)
Jun - Aug (3)
Sep - Nov (2)
Dec - Feb (1)

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Showing 8 verified guest comments
6.0
Rick from United States
Couple
2 Queen Beds Standard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

Not happy ”

We ask for a room wheelchair accessibility, had to take the Leg brackets off to get her around, the sink was not wheelchair acceptable, had to help her to go to bathroom, and no one told us to read the note on the card sleeve telling us you had to ask for maid service.

Reviewed May 24, 2022

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here with me! I am very sorry that we have let you down. I will be sure to review this with our team to make sure that we do better going forward! Thank you for your feedback and we hope that you will give us another try in the future!

Responded August 10, 2022
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs
9.2
Exceptional
Cynthia from United States
Couple
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

Exceptional”

Excellent staff and service. Prompt shuttle bus too!

Reviewed August 14, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Steven from United States
Couple
King Bed With Pullout Sofa Bed Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in October 2020

Breakfast ”

In spite of the COVID guidelines, they provided an excellent safe breakfast. Thanks!

Reviewed October 19, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Gisselle from United States
Family with young children
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

Exceptional”

Love the location and the cleanliness of the hotel in general. I also loved the mirrors in the room! It was also nice to have that complimentary 24hr shuttle service since the zoo parking was full. I would definitely book another room here again!

Reviewed September 03, 2019

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Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your experience with us! I am very happy to hear all of the things you enjoyed about your stay! Return guests are very important for a hotel and it is great that you will be choosing to spend your time with us again! Thank you for staying and we look forward to your next visit! Thank you, Bill Vanderpool General Manager Holiday Inn @ Ameristar

Responded September 23, 2019
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs
9.6
Exceptional
Katherine from United States
Family with young children
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Very clean!”

The rooms were updated and very clean. The pool area was nice, and the inclusive breakfast was tasty and had a lot of options. Would return to this location.

Reviewed July 28, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Michele from United States
Group
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

Nice hotel. Decent breakfast”

The only con was that check in time was 3 and we were not able to get into our room until after 4.

Reviewed July 11, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
rene
Family with young children
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Exceptional”

super nice

Reviewed May 29, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Georgia from United States
Couple
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in January 2018

Awesome place to stay”

It is a very awesome place to stay. When you walk in they great you. The atmosphere of the interior front lobby. A fire was going. It was clean no snow or ice or tracks from people checking in. Keep in mind there was a blizzard outside. I was impressed.

Reviewed January 16, 2018

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