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Western Inn

User score 3.5 out of 5 See all reviews
1842 Madison Ave.,Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

Come and stay at our clean, friendly hotel and you'll never want to leave! Weekday evenings you'll be greeted with warm, fresh cookies and, in the morning, an expanded continental breakfast including biscuits and gravy. We are located two minutes from shopping and five minutes from most entertainment including casinos and the dog track. We are a short walk from food, drinks and ice cream. The Western Inn offers a "12th Night Free" card, a light meal on Wednesdays, 24 hour juice and coffee bar, Internet connections, free local calls and much more.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


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*rate found for check-in Feb 13, check-out Feb 16

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

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The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

3.5 out of 5

(15 reviews)

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Hotel address: 1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA  51503  

 
 

Area served

Council Bluffs, IA

Area airports

Eppley Airport

Description

Located 20 minutes from Eppley Airport.

Amenities

  • Free Parking
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless internet
  • High Speed Internet
  • Pets OK
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Standard King

Guest room with one king bed. Rooms have been recently remodeled and include remote control TV with expanded cable, high speed Internet access, telephone with free local calls, data ports, grab bars in bathroom, bath tub and shower, two sinks, air conditioning and heat, AM/FM alarm clock and smoke detectors.

Standard Double

Guest room with two double beds. Rooms have been recently remodeled and include remote control TV with expanded cable, high speed Internet access, telephone with free local calls, data ports, grab bars in bathroom, bath tub and shower, two sinks, air conditioning and heat, AM/FM alarm clock and smoke detectors.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Feb 13, check-out Feb 16

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.5 out of 5

(15 reviews)

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2 out of 5

visit family for the holiday

craftyrock Jan 2, 2010

the smell of paint in the lobby was horrible. (very smelly paint). the window in our room (on the first floor) was fine when ... we checked in but we went to visit family for a couple of hours and when we returned the room was freezing cold because someone had foced the window open and it was broken. we were given another room on the second floor. water pressure was bad barely enough to shower!!! maintance needs to go through and check the bathroom fixtures they need help. (faucets don't turn off all the way, toilet handle sideways not easy to flush) beds very uncomfortable hard and not made daily

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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3 out of 5

Budget Hotel

Sis Dec 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I made reservations as motel was close to where my son and his wife lived for Christmas. It was located great and the price ... was truley affordable. It was noiser than I like with the showers or water pipes...the beds were ok..seemed like they should be replaced soon..my husband said he was getting bit all night and did have visible bites on his body although I was not bothered. The staff was very friendly , helpful and professional. I would stay here again if needed..If all you want is a bed to sleep in -it is defianately worth it. It looked as though we were close to many things if needed..shopping, eating, there was a bar within walking distance although we used none of these.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

very helpful and professional!

Dude Ranch Oct 5, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We were in town for a reception. The clerk at the front desk was very kind and patient [...] The room was very clean, ... comfortable beds, quiet, pets allowed, cheap rate, good selection of food! We have stayed at this hotel before and would definitely stay there again. thanks!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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Quick tips from our users

Entertainment tip, Short Drive

Within a five minute drive of casinos and within ten minute drive of Qwest Center.

--Susan, USA Oct 5, 2008

Dining tip, Short Walk

Dairy Queen

--Mabi, San Antonio, TX Dec 1, 2007

Shopping tip, Short Walk

LARGE MALL NEARBY. GOOD FOOD NEARBY

--Linda, USA Oct 7, 2007

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.5 out of 5

(15 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.

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2 out of 5

visit family for the holiday

craftyrock Jan 2, 2010

the smell of paint in the lobby was horrible. (very smelly paint). the window in our room (on the first floor) was fine when ... we checked in but we went to visit family for a couple of hours and when we returned the room was freezing cold because someone had foced the window open and it was broken. we were given another room on the second floor. water pressure was bad barely enough to shower!!! maintance needs to go through and check the bathroom fixtures they need help. (faucets don't turn off all the way, toilet handle sideways not easy to flush) beds very uncomfortable hard and not made daily

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

3 out of 5

Budget Hotel

Sis Dec 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I made reservations as motel was close to where my son and his wife lived for Christmas. It was located great and the price ... was truley affordable. It was noiser than I like with the showers or water pipes...the beds were ok..seemed like they should be replaced soon..my husband said he was getting bit all night and did have visible bites on his body although I was not bothered. The staff was very friendly , helpful and professional. I would stay here again if needed..If all you want is a bed to sleep in -it is defianately worth it. It looked as though we were close to many things if needed..shopping, eating, there was a bar within walking distance although we used none of these.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

very helpful and professional!

Dude Ranch Oct 5, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We were in town for a reception. The clerk at the front desk was very kind and patient [...] The room was very clean, ... comfortable beds, quiet, pets allowed, cheap rate, good selection of food! We have stayed at this hotel before and would definitely stay there again. thanks!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Great Stay

Mel Oct 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The stay was great and the staff were very understanding and nice [...] ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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2 out of 5

Decent But No More

Lanie Sep 21, 2009

The first night there were cookies and hot dogs but not after that. Breakfast was okay but was just cereal, biscuits and ... gravy (cold) and toast. Did not have my reservation when I arrived. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
1
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Single


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Score

4 out of 5

Handy stopover

Fisherman Sep 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was very clean and the booking in/out procedure quick and informative. The rooms were large and the beds very ... comfortable.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Easy To Find Great Rooms

Susan Oct 5, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Hotel was clean affordable and easy check in/out. No wasted time with this hotel!!!!!! ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family

Entertainment tip, Short Drive

Within a five minute drive of casinos and within ten minute drive of Qwest Center.


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Score

2 out of 5

Quick tip

No heater in Nebraska?

Mabi Dec 1, 2007

There was no thermostat in my room. The room was too cold. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
1
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business

Dining tip, Short Walk

Dairy Queen


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

friendly staff, very clean

Linda Oct 7, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

NICE PLACE. GREAT FOR A SHORT STAY. NEAR SHOPPING AND GOOD FOOD. GOLF NEARBY AS WELL. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Shopping tip, Short Walk

LARGE MALL NEARBY. GOOD FOOD NEARBY


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Score

5 out of 5

Friendly and convenient

Naurine Sep 26, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

We were on our way to Southern Iowa using I29. Therefore this was a convenient location. We arrived at bed time and did not ... scout the area nor use any other locations. Clean room--good bed--satisfactory breakfast were all that we needed.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business


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Score

5 out of 5

Friendly Staff

Judith Jul 30, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel provided a great location. It was easy to find, close to shopping, restaurants, and casinos. It was a very short ... drive to Omaha. The staff was the best. The breakfast was very good. Wireless internet service was available and fast. Furnishings were older but comfortable and very clean. Breakfast area was a bit small. Indoor pool area better than expected. Very satisfied with this hotel.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Quiet and family friendly

Travis Jul 17, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

Nice clean room, and good continental breakfast. Fast check-in and friendly staff. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Zoo was only a couple miles away in Omaha


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

very friendly

rosemarie Jul 7, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. There were restaurants close to the hotel. The breakfast ... that the hotel provided was very good.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family

Dining tip, Short Drive

It was late when we arrived at our destination, but there was a family restaurant across the street. The food was good and our small travelers found something they enjoyed on the menu.


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Score

3 out of 5

Quick tip

Not Much Value for Rate

Barbara Jul 7, 2007

The Western Inn in Council Bluffs was an ok place to sleep for the night, as we did while attending a wedding in the area. ... You had to drive to everywhere in very congested local traffic. I will say that the heat index for the day did not make patience a virture. The only entrance was through the lobby. There could have been an entrance/exit at each end passable with guest key. The room clean except it smelled very heavy of cigarette smoke. I am a smoker, but had to ask for air freshner to get the smell out of the air. It was ridiculously strong. Screen on windows while vacant would have added tremendously to this problem. The carpet was a bit dity. I often wear sport socks around in my hotel, as I do not loke to go barefoot. The bottom of my socks that were white, ended up being dull grey just from the room. The rate was certainly way over priced. No, I would not stay here again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
2
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Dining tip, Short Drive

Located in very congested area of Council Bluffs. Allow enough time to reach next destination. Use I-80 and I-29 as much as possible rather than Council Bluff streets. Hotels in neighboring Omaha are much nicer and can be found at a cheaper rate. Consider that option.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Good hotel for the price

melinda patterson Jun 27, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The Western Inn was comfortable and the service was good. We were satisfied with the overall experience and we would stay ... here again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Business

Shopping tip, Short Drive

There was a shopping mall across the street and a very good restaurant called Skeeter Barnes in the mall. Also a Dairy Queen in the parking lot of the hotel.


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Sort tips by: most recent | distance from hotel

Entertainment tip, Short Drive

Within a five minute drive of casinos and within ten minute drive of Qwest Center.

--Susan, USA Oct 5, 2008

Dining tip, Short Walk

Dairy Queen

--Mabi, San Antonio, TX Dec 1, 2007

Shopping tip, Short Walk

LARGE MALL NEARBY. GOOD FOOD NEARBY

--Linda, USA Oct 7, 2007

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Zoo was only a couple miles away in Omaha

--Travis, USA Jul 17, 2007

Dining tip, Short Drive

It was late when we arrived at our destination, but there was a family restaurant across the street. The food was good and our small travelers found something they enjoyed on the menu.

--rosemarie, Chicago, IL Jul 7, 2007

Dining tip, Short Drive

Located in very congested area of Council Bluffs. Allow enough time to reach next destination. Use I-80 and I-29 as much as possible rather than Council Bluff streets. Hotels in neighboring Omaha are much nicer and can be found at a cheaper rate. Consider that option.

--Barbara, Kansas City, MO Jul 7, 2007

Shopping tip, Short Drive

There was a shopping mall across the street and a very good restaurant called Skeeter Barnes in the mall. Also a Dairy Queen in the parking lot of the hotel.

--melinda patterson, USA Jun 27, 2007

Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

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