Name: Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids - Collins Road by IHG
Address: 1230 Collins Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
Price range: $174–$472 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids - Collins Road by IHG, travelers consistently note clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location near restaurants and the highway, with breakfast frequently highlighted for good variety and helpful attendants.

Facilities feedback mentions a small pool and a nice gym, while several stays found the elevator out of service. Some guests reported thin walls, traffic or hallway noise, temperature-control quirks, and dated or small TVs, with a few noting odors or worn bathroom fixtures. Breakfast is generally well liked, though seating can feel tight and occasional mornings saw slow replenishment or watered drinks. Overall, expect a convenient base with solid basics and occasional maintenance or noise hiccups.

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Facilities

Guests mention a small pool and a well-equipped gym. Multiple reviews reported elevator outages during their stay, and one noted the pool was closed.

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10

Jason

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late but the desk staff was attentive and let us in immediately. Every staff person we talked to was extremely friendly. Pool was clean and warm. Will stay again.

10

Roxanne L.

Jan 15, 2024

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We enjoyed the swimming pool with grandkids. It was a terrible cold night, and we stayed warm at the hotel.

8

David

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only gave a good rating as the elevator was broken and the checkin clerk did not advise us of that and just pointed in the general direction to get to the 3rd floor

8

Debra

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff members were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast choices were more than adequate. Stay would have improved if elevator was working. It was out of order for our whole 4 night stay. The hotel could also use some new towels.

10

Melissa

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great stay! Room was nice and comfortable. Breakfast was good also. I would def stay again, just wish they had a hot tub! Pool was good temp, not too hot or cold.

4

Jennifer

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator did not work and we were in the third floor. They told us the wrong staircase to use, so not only did we have to haul all our luggage up three floors, when we got up to the third floor, we had to walk almost to the very end of the hallway to get to our room. Right by our room, there is another staircase that we could have used. Then when we got to our room, our key cards did not work, so we had to go back down the stairs to get our keys activated. Not a good experience.

10

LISA A

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Seems like an older hotel with a very small pool.

10

Sharleen

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Very nice gym which is important to heath. Thanks for having good working equipment

4

Robert

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It sucked we came all the way from Wisconsin. Only to find the pool was broken bathroom door did not lock and for the price of the room it was cramped. I work hard for my money and enjoy spending on my family. I will never be back here ever again. You get only one chance to impress me you didn't. No more chances.

10

Kimberly

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

All of the staff members were friendly and very accommodating. The room and public spaces were very clean and comfortable. We were impressed with the breakfast selection and quality, and the gal providing the service was incredibly nice and helpful. The pool was nice and the seating around it was comfortable. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you!

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe the hotel and rooms as very clean. A smaller number report issues such as odors, dirty or slippery tubs, poor drainage, or worn fixtures.

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Robert

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A little long in the tooth but overall pretty good. Had the older hotel smell and carpet was wet under and by the hvac system…recipe for mold?? The pluses was a quiet night and their morning breakfast was really good so we tipped accordingly.

10

Terri

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast good and room clean

8

Aaron

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast. Clean hotel.

10

Mary

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was very dirty. I dropped a damp towel on the floor and it came up black. Tub was full of rust on the bottom. Was very concerned about the carpet and bed linens bases on the status of the bathroom.

10

Karina

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms and property were clean! Staff super friendly. Cleaner than some of the 4 star hotels. Would definitely stay again.

2

Kurt

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lobby, hallways and room were dirty. Chipped and stained bathtub, moldy smelling bed sheets and pillow cases. Air conditioner was loud.

10

RJ

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, walking distance to restaurant. Plenty of towels and pillows.

10

Gary

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good breakfast, conveniently located for what we needed, very clean and comfortable. We were a bit concerned about the tub. It is very slippery, even with rough strips on the bottom. The bottom of the tub is also rounded from the middle of the bottom up to the sides making it difficult to stand in. For someone older and not the most steady on their feet, it is definitely a fall hazard.

10

Kevin

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean & very nice modern room. The king size bed & pillows were very comfortable. I would stay here again.

8

John

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The floor of the shower was very slippery. Even the newerstrips were worn out. The floor needs attention. Otherwise the room was great.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with good beds and basic amenities. Several guests noted noise from thin walls or upstairs neighbors, small or dated TVs, and temperature-control quirks like always-on fans or bright smoke detector flashes.

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kelly

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel perfect for the occasion. Room was very clean and comfortable. Only complaint i had was the walls were SO thin. I could hear my neighbor coughing like it was in my room. I felt bad for having my TV on late at night cause I was worried they could hear it.

8

Marian

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access. Very comfortable room and even though it was very close to the elevator as well as laundry facilities, the room was very quiet and conducive for sleep, especially after medical appointments.

10

Jessica

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good, beds were comfortable

6

Gail

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Traffic noise

6

Gregory

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property needs some updating. There is no way to keep the fan running when the AC/heat goes off which makes the room stuffy. They have a top sheet and heavy duvet like most hotels which does not allow for temperature control for your body.

6

Jeff

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room's smoke detector flashed a strobe light about every 20 seconds. We did not notice it when the lights were on, but when lights were off, it is was bright and annoying, to the point of effecting our sleep. We thought we were unlucky to have a bad unit that needed replacement. When we reported it to the front desk, the response was "oh, all of our smoke detector's do that!" Wow. They offer a nice property with a good breakfast, but we will not re-book a room due to this issue.

8

Martin

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was good only complain I have is I could keep the fan on in my room and it got hot in the room should have a way to turn the temp down farther and be able to have the fan run constantly to help keep the room cool the hallways were very hot witch could be why the room got hot when the air turn it self off

8

Russell

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, clean and comfortable. The only I noticed was in the morning we could hear alot of water running from other rooms. I don’t know if it was because we were at the end of the hall and perhaps that’s where the water lines ran?? Anyways could hear lots of water running and the people upstairs above us must have been keeping elephants cause they could not walk quietly. No fault of the hotel, it’s just part of staying at hotels. The room was great though

8

John

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable hotel but needs updated TV's in the room. TV is tiny.

8

Bonnie

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room had an extremely noisy bathroom fan with no way to shut it off separate from the light. There could also be a small light in the area of coffee maker, needed to turn on bright entry light to be able to see what you're doing. Its ok if everyone is up but I'm an extremely early riser. Staff we're very friendly and accommodating, able to check in early.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient across the hotel and breakfast areas. A few experiences cite rude or unhelpful front desk service, poor communication, or lack of support when issues arose.

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10

Amanda

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick- all staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ready on time and had decent variety of choices.

10

John

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with very friendly staff

4

Nora

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. What I didn't like was the staff when we checked in. The gentleman helping us was very nice and helpful. The woman who came out was not very nice. Was not in a uniform, no name tag, and was very rude.

10

Anna

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was absolutely perfect for an overnight stay in Cedar Rapids. Conveniently located, clean, and easy check in. The gal working the front desk was wonderful. Breakfast in the morning had great options, including hot eggs. The gentleman working breakfast was fantastic and on top of keeping food stocked and tables clean. I would recommend this place to anyone.

10

Jennifer

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very personable and efficient.

6

Britta

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff was horrible. She acted like I was bothering her and I was the only customer there.she highlighted a few areas on a piece of paper and told me to fill in everything that was highlighted, I was unsure of what needed to be filled in and asked for further instruction and she spoke at me in a loud voice, it was very uncalled for. I travel all the time for work and she was the worst I have ever run into. Don’t know her name and didn’t say anything because she was still working when I left in the morning. Very disappointing

8

David

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only gave a good rating as the elevator was broken and the checkin clerk did not advise us of that and just pointed in the general direction to get to the 3rd floor

2

Edward

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thermostat didn’t work in the room and the girl at the front desk didn’t seem to care. She also didn’t care that I was a gov’t employee and should have gotten a special rate.

2

Ahmad

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worse front desk staff I have ever seen. NO MANAGER OVER THE WEEKEND!!! MANAGER IS ASLEEP, CAN NOT BE WAKEN TO REVERSE MISTAKES DONE BY HOTEL STAFF. Never staying at holiday inn express Cedar Rapids

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Jennifer

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator did not work and we were in the third floor. They told us the wrong staircase to use, so not only did we have to haul all our luggage up three floors, when we got up to the third floor, we had to walk almost to the very end of the hallway to get to our room. Right by our room, there is another staircase that we could have used. Then when we got to our room, our key cards did not work, so we had to go back down the stairs to get our keys activated. Not a good experience.

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Location

Convenient location off I-380, close to restaurants (including a Chili’s next door), shopping, and Noelridge Park. A few mention traffic noise or an isolated feel depending on room placement.

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Tim

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walk next door to Chili’s for dinner.

10

Aaron

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access off highway

6

Gail

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Traffic noise

8

anna

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant staff. Isolated location.

10

Carol

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was as I would have hoped. Convenient to Noelridge Park-a nice spot for a morning walk. My room was clean and serviced well. Good stay!

10

Christina

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place, breakfast was okay, convenient location just off of I-380

10

Samuel

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very close to the shopping center and restaurants

10

Linda

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfy room. Chili's right next door with a walking path to get dinner! Friendly service!

10

Gary

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location was perfect. Close to shopping, restaurants, short drive for entertainment.

8

Kathy

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy convenient to where we were going

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for variety and hot options, with attentive service on many mornings. Some reviews note crowded seating or items running out or watered-down drinks, and a few found it average.

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Terri

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast good and room clean

4

Duncan

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy, poor construction thin walls and a lot of noise from the room above. The breakfast was weak.

10

Jessica

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good, beds were comfortable

10

Anna

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was absolutely perfect for an overnight stay in Cedar Rapids. Conveniently located, clean, and easy check in. The gal working the front desk was wonderful. Breakfast in the morning had great options, including hot eggs. The gentleman working breakfast was fantastic and on top of keeping food stocked and tables clean. I would recommend this place to anyone.

8

Aaron

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast. Clean hotel.

10

Nick

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and pillows, friendly, professional staff and an awesome breakfast.

8

James

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was disappointing. Biscuits without gravy or butter. The orange juice was so watered down it was undrinkable.

10

Sarah

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean and quiet. Kids had fun in the pool and breakfast options met our needs.

8

Daniel

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice room with everything we needed. My only criticism is that the breakfast space was too small for the number of guests. Many of the guests had to take their food back to their rooms as there was no place to sit.

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Heather

Mar 24, 2024

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I would love to leave a great review, but we came down for breakfast at 8:30 am and everything was empty. The food was all gone and bkfst wasn’t supposed to end until 9:30. Very disappointing. Thank goodness the pancake machine was still working or my son would have had nothing to eat. Even the milk was gone so cereal wasn’t an option.

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Month	Average price
January	$96
February	$109
March	$132
April	$133
May	$147
June	$169
July	$187
August	$174
September	$149
October	$134
November	$142
December	$98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $255	15	16 $262	17 $273	18 $355	19 $472
20 $217	21 $242	22 $255	23 $263	24 $263	25 $255	26 $255
27 $222	28 $243	29 $243	30 $243

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $243	2	3
4 $223	5 $243	6 $243	7 $263	8 $243	9 $255	10 $255
11 $223	12 $243	13 $215	14 $215	15 $215	16 $224	17 $240
18 $174	19 $215	20 $215	21 $227	22 $231	23 $223	24 $240
25 $184	26 $215	27 $215	28 $215	29 $215	30 $375	31 $255

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll in Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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Very good

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