Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I 29 by Ihg

2202 River Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 US near Exit 52 on I-29 (~0.2mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
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  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free airport transportation
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
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04/13/2025 - 04/14/2025
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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I 29 by Ihg

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"When ever we come to area we always stay here the staff is always great."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staff is always very helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 22 to Mon Feb 24 2025 at a $130.47 average nightly rate.
"Great Experience"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Everyone was helpful and polite. Room was clean and what I would expect.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 22 to Thu Jan 23 2025 at a $122.99 average nightly rate.
"Easy, good space, good breakfast."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
our room was a football field from the front desk.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 20 to Sat Dec 21 2024 at a $124.95 average nightly rate.
"Hotel was very clean and well decorated for the holidays."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We had a loved one in the hospital in Omaha, the staff was very understanding, provided shuttles and gave us a hospital discount. The rooms were spotless, beds were awesome. Hotel was very clean and well decorated for the holidays.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 16 to Tue Dec 17 2024 at a $118.99 average nightly rate.
"Very pleasant place to stay!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The front desk was pleasant and the room was clean. The facility was quiet.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 01 to Mon Dec 02 2024 at a $95.41 average nightly rate.
"Best room and amenities!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
It was the best room I stayed in during my four night travels!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 28 to Mon Jul 29 2024 at a $86.14 average nightly rate.
"Clean & Comfy Rooms"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Our experience was positive. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
02-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 29 to Sun Jun 30 2024 at a $172.99 average nightly rate.
"Great place to stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very friendly staff, very clean, nice indoor swimming pool and very quiet rooms! We will definitely stay again!
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
08-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 02 to Mon Jun 03 2024 at a $114.99 average nightly rate.
"Accommodating, Friendly Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff was easy to work with, timely, friendly and location is great.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 10 to Sun Feb 11 2024 at a $137.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG in Council Bluffs, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and Creighton University. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and 3.1 mi (5 km) from CHI Health Center Omaha.

Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Bourbon BBQ and Steaks, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 185 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Missouri River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Joe's Karting - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Dodge Riverside Golf Club - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Mid-America Center - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Stir Cove - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Gene Leahy Mall - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Heartland of America Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi
CHI Health Center Omaha - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Lewis & Clark Landing - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard) - 25 km / 15.5 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG is Eppley Field Airport (OMA).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Council Bluffs? This hotel has 280 square feet (25 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 7 mi.

Green Sustainability

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Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Garage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Conference space size (meters) - 25
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free airport transportation
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Casino nearby
  • Banquet hall
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 185
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free area shuttle
  • Off-street parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 280
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

Eppley Airfield 6 miles from the hotel.Complimentary 24 hour shuttle to and from

Local Shuttle Info: 24 Hour Complimentary within a 5 mile radius

Breakfast Information

Deluxe continental breakfast included with every overnight stay. This features two hot items that vary with each day, waffle makers, pastries, cereals, and more!

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Must be approved by management in advance. Service animals allowed.

Parking Info

Free parking

Internet / WiFI

Free Wi-Fi available throughout hotel for guests of the hotel

Cleaning Policies

Front desk has a new barrier. Stickers are placed on floors by front desk and breakfast area to keep social distancing. Public areas are disinfected with hospital grade sanitizer every hour and more for high touch areas. Elevators are limited to 2 people per elevator. Luggage carts are sanitized after each use. Elevator buttons are sanitized regularly. Breakfast is being served by an attendant to avoid multi-contact with serving utensils. At checkout and any time a room key is brought to the front desk, it's placed in a sanitizing solution that sits overnight. Housekeeping is taking extra measures to sanitize all areas of each guest room. Bedding is removed and replaced daily. Shuttle vans are being sanitized after each use. Hand sanitizing station is at front desk for guest use.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

About Holiday Inn

  • Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations
  • Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties
  • Free high-speed internet access
  • Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages
  • Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location
  • Great exercise facilities
  • Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

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