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4.5 out of 5

"Super easy check in.. extremely helpful and polite staff. " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 12 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo

Near the airport

Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Missouri River and Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs. Joe's Karting and Dodge Riverside Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free perks

This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$105* Per night/room May 5 - May 6

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Twin Bed, River View

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility Tub)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 35 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (16) Couples (6) Family (11)
1 out of 5
Staff was rude, long walk to casino next door for food, walls thin and noise kept us awake all night. Will not go back.

Posted by on Mar 3, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 5, 2024 by Management

Thank you for sharing such valuable feedback from your visit with us! We are sorry to have let you down and will be sure to work with our team to do better in the future!

4 out of 5
Just meh

Posted by on Mar 2, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 8, 2024 by Management

Thank you for sharing your rating! We are sorry to have provided an average experience and hope you will give us another try in the future!

5 out of 5
Super easy check in.. extremely helpful and polite staff.

Posted by on Nov 12, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 14, 2023 by Cynthia

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of your stay at our hotel. We are elated to see that you had an enjoyable experience and appreciate all of your kind words about our staff, and we hope to host you again soon!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 13, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 2, 2023 by Cynthia

Thank you so much for reaching out and giving a positive review, we really appreciate it and we'll see you next time!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 18, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 25, 2023 by Bill

Thank you for such a wonderful rating! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!

4 out of 5
Parking lot was shared with a casino, so it was hard to find a spot close.

Posted by on Jun 12, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 16, 2023 by Cynthia

Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback and thank you for the positive review! See you next time!

5 out of 5
Nice and clean Friendly staff

Posted by on May 29, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 1, 2023 by Cynthia

Thank you for such a positive review, and we look forward to seeing you again next time!

5 out of 5
They need to keep up on room maintaince. Staff was awesome when I had booked on the wrong return day. They helped me find a room even though it was my mistake.

Posted by on May 25, 2023

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May 25, 2023 by Cynthia

Thank you for sharing such valuable feedback from your visit with us! I am very sorry for the issues you mentioned and appreciate you bringing them to our attention! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope that you will give us another try in the future!

5 out of 5
My mother loved the location next to casino.

Posted by on May 21, 2023

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May 25, 2023 by Cynthia

Thank you for sharing such great feedback from your visit with us! We love hearing that our guests enjoyed their stay! We appreciate you choosing to stay here with us and we hope to see you again soon!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 23, 2023

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May 16, 2023 by Cynthia

Thank you for taking the time to give such a positive review, and we hope to see you again soon!

About the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29, an IHG Hotel

Location 2202 River Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Property Features

As a guest of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29, an IHG Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 280 square feet (25 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29, an IHG Hotel. An area shuttle within 7 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. Self parking is free. This 3-star Council Bluffs hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 185 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 280 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Omaha Station (6.9 km / 4.3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle and area shuttle within 7 mi
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29, an IHG Hotel offers 185 accommodations with video-game consoles and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Gaming console
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Bourbon BBQ and Steaks - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only.

Heritage Buffet - This buffet restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Bellas Bakery and Cafe - This cafƩ specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Amerisportrs - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted.Ā For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60Ā°C/140Ā°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Council Bluffs I-29
  • Holiday Inn Hotel Council Bluffs I-29
  • Holiday Inn Hotel I-29
  • Holiday Inn I-29
  • Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Council Bluffs I 29
  • Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Council Bluffs I 29 an IHG Hotel
  • "Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Council Bluffs I 29 an IHG Hotel"

You should know

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.