Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and accessible rooms. Elevators are available for easy access to different levels.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is conveniently located near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Ameristar Casino Hotel and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino. It is approximately 4.4 miles from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and 3.5 miles from CHI Health Center Omaha.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available for guests. The pool is operational year-round.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the hotel. There is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10.00 per night. Advance request for rollaway beds is recommended.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Convention Center Area by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$95
February	US$121
March	US$145
April	US$126
May	US$146
June	US$213
July	US$121
August	US$157
September	US$142
October	US$127
November	US$109
December	US$100

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Convention Center Area by IHG, travelers consistently praise friendly, helpful staff, clean updated rooms, comfortable beds, and a better-than-typical hot breakfast with good variety and consistently stocked items.

Several reviews note ongoing renovations with construction smells, occasional noise, and amenities out of service (especially the pool or hot tub), plus intermittent issues like broken ice machines, missed housekeeping, and room or bedding mismatches. Location is convenient to Omaha attractions and highways, though the immediate area feels industrial and dining options within walking distance can be limited. Rooms feature spacious layouts and walk-in showers, but some lack tubs or microwaves, and noise transfer from adjacent or upper rooms is mentioned at times. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a clean, comfortable stop with awareness of renovation-related disruptions.

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Facilities

Ongoing renovations affect amenities, with multiple reports of the pool or hot tub being closed or not heating and some ice machines out of service. Parking is generally easy.

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DENNIS

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overpriced for location. Ice machines didn't work on Second or third floor and water fountain did not work in the pool area.

6

Joe

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

3 ice machine in this hotel at 1 per each floor. 2 of the ice machine were out of service and not working or hotel has no plan on getting this repair. The rest is self explanatory as it goes to show how they really care about your stay.

10

MARY

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel! Breakfast was outstanding, so much to offer along with freshly ground coffee beans brewed for coffee. Beds comfortable and rooms decorated with a minimalist feel. Staff from front desk to breakfast staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. I would have give an excellent rating for every category except the hot tub was not working which was the one thing I was looking forward to enjoying.

2

Heather

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place that is getting remodeled. Pool out of service due to remodel. Clean. Good price

8

Ruth

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable breakfast was good towels were thin. Hot tub not working properly

8

Dwayne

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Breakfast was average. Easy parking.

8

Martina

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was being remodeled as s the chemical smell was very strong. Pool was closed. Parking was good, breakfast was excellent. Very clean and tidy facility.

10

Jami

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a pleasant stay the room was clean and beds comfortable and the kids loved the pool even though it was little cold but regardless they had fun ,breakfast was good and servers attentive to our needs and overall a good stay

8

Allan F Jung JUNG ENTERPRISE

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I was disappointed that the hot tub didn’t work! Was looking forward to using it.

10

Daralyn

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast selections was great, room was good, beds comfortable, unfortunately hot tub was not working, other then that great stay

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the hotel and rooms very clean, particularly the renovated spaces. A few note remodeling odors, occasional housekeeping misses, and isolated issues like dirty carpet, insects, or a slightly dirty pool.

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Erin

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great hotel! Very clean and had newly renovated and updated rooms and baths. The bed was one the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve ever slept on. Breakfast was delicious, as well! I would definitely stay here again if I’m ever back in Council Bluffs!

8

MICHAEL

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

my expectation from a holiday inn express are higher than what we experienced at this facility. musty room. squeaky floor. dirty carpet.

8

Martina

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was being remodeled as s the chemical smell was very strong. Pool was closed. Parking was good, breakfast was excellent. Very clean and tidy facility.

8

Theresa

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Newly renovated hotel which was very nice. Friendly staff. Negative- 2 pillows we tried to use smelled like they hadn’t changed the pillow cases from previous guests, so that was gross.

10

Suzanne

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

At least two vehicles had windows smashed. Great breakfast. The staff was great. Room was nice but the carpet definitely needs cleaning.

10

Brittany

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very hospitable and great with our kids. The room did have an odd smell to it. It wasn’t bad enough to complain.

6

Mark

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in the middle of a remodel, so there was a weird smell the entire time. Plus, I have about a dozen bed bug bites on me from the bed. They didn’t clean up our room either. No beds made. Only new towels dropped off.

6

Ginnic

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was a little dirty

10

Amber

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In the midst of construction and the room was not cleaned today we are staying 2 days. And the hallway still has construction debris in it.

4

Markenna

30 Mar 2023

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We had a swarm of ants in our room upon arrival. Staff said "so do you want a new room or what?"

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with very comfortable beds and modern walk-in showers; some suites include kitchenettes. Downsides include occasional noise from adjacent rooms, missing or unavailable microwaves or tubs in some layouts, and minor maintenance quirks.

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Kirk

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Holiday Inn Express was a wonderful hotel, we had a large room with two queen beds, a sitting room, and small kitchenette.. refrigerator, microwave and sink. The beds were very soft and comfortable, and we loved our room. The breakfast was also very nice.. eggs, omelets, pancakes, sausage and biscuits & gravy, fruit, muffins and cinnamon rolls. The room was quiet, on the second floor, and not far from the elevator.

10

Daniel

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

About 10 min from zoo/downtown omaha, 2 min from I-29 convenient for all the places we vistid in the week. Remodeling going on but didnt effect our stay. Breakfast attendant reccomended a great park to take our kids to. No bathtub for the kids (toddlers) was a challenge, shower only. Also the sink was pretty high and the soap was about 3 feet away, also a challenge w/kids. Asked front desk for a step stool and all they had was a shower chair, but that worked. Will definitely stay again.

8

George

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Glass walk in shower was nice.

6

Janet

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pillows were too big and too hard. Please have one large and one petite. Why do all pillows on the bed have to be the same? Mix n match firmness

8

Benny

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We ask d for a room with two beds and have a room with only one bed. There is no microwave in the room just in the dining area

8

Tiffany

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay has been great so far but the not so good about stay is the room is great besides the mini fridge was not level and had to be propped up by newspapers and the room only had 2 very small trash cans!

10

Kathryn

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient to Omaha attractions (LOVED the Zoo and Saturday Market!). Hotel was clean, room was spacious. Breakfast fully stocked each morning - included high protein/low card options daily!

8

Chip

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our in room Jacuzzi. ;)

8

NORMAN

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is less than a year old. Cosmetically it looks real godd. But I believe they skimped on building materials. We could hear footsteps and bathroom sounds from next door and above.

8

Rachel

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was comfortable and hotel was in a convenient location.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive, and efficient at check-in and during breakfast. There are occasional issues with late-night check-in, billing or third‑party booking problems, and room assignment communication.

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Robert

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean. Staff was helpful

10

Benny

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived about 8 PM. Receptionists was at the desk and checking was fast and easy

10

Gina

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay here was excellent! Jeff at check-in was so nice, he put us on a different floor than a huge group in town for a wrestling tournament so we had a more quiet stay and suggested we park under the front awning as we were worried about a load of e-bikes we were hauling in our pickup. The room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was great! Would definitely recommend this hotel!

2

Tyler

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Got automaticallt checked in by expedia, got to the hotel told there were no rooms on the 20th of march. Next morning talked to the morning desk person who let us know at that time we were checked in and did have a room. By that time we had already got another room at a different hotel.

6

David

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk clerk was not friendly at all.

10

Carolyn

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and friendly. Four pillows per bed. Complimentary coffee in the lobby all day. Reasonably priced during artic cold snap.

10

Justin

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing staff and service!

10

MARY

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel! Breakfast was outstanding, so much to offer along with freshly ground coffee beans brewed for coffee. Beds comfortable and rooms decorated with a minimalist feel. Staff from front desk to breakfast staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. I would have give an excellent rating for every category except the hot tub was not working which was the one thing I was looking forward to enjoying.

2

Cody

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They didn’t allow check in because it was “too late”. Had to pay for another room

10

Donna

6 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great and the staff was super friendly.

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Location

Convenient to Omaha attractions and major highways; many find it easy for stopovers. The immediate area is somewhat industrial and walkable dining can be limited, though casinos and a few options are nearby.

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George B

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, easy on and off ! Restaurants all over the area

10

Daniel

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

About 10 min from zoo/downtown omaha, 2 min from I-29 convenient for all the places we vistid in the week. Remodeling going on but didnt effect our stay. Breakfast attendant reccomended a great park to take our kids to. No bathtub for the kids (toddlers) was a challenge, shower only. Also the sink was pretty high and the soap was about 3 feet away, also a challenge w/kids. Asked front desk for a step stool and all they had was a shower chair, but that worked. Will definitely stay again.

8

Sheila

8 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice place to stay in Casino neighborhood. Facilities clean and staff pleasant and efficient. Breakfast buffet was fine, with variety but nothing fancy. Downside is very few dining options within walking distance.

10

Donnie

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and easy to get to the locations we needed to be at.

10

Sara

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked here since hotels in downtown Omaha were overpriced due to college World Series. Great location and breakfast was good.

10

Jon

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We actually first put into the GPS, the wrong Holiday Inn express the one over by the casino. This one is not by the casino. It’s about 2 miles east of the casino. We went here on April 1. We had room 333. The check-in was great and older gentleman did a fantastic job recommending where we could go to grab a bite to eat. Everything was clean, the breakfast in the morning was fantastic better than any other hotel we had experienced in our four day trip from Mesa Arizona back to Wisconsin. I would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Kathryn

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient to Omaha attractions (LOVED the Zoo and Saturday Market!). Hotel was clean, room was spacious. Breakfast fully stocked each morning - included high protein/low card options daily!

10

Nina

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is in an area that is sort of industrial but has movie theater and casinos nearby and a Great sports bar to eat at across the road.

8

Thomas

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location if traveling thru or going to an event. Great breakfast options. Friendly staff.

8

Rachel

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was comfortable and hotel was in a convenient location.

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Dining

Breakfast is a frequent highlight, described as hot, well stocked, and varied, with friendly attendants. A few guests found it average or disliked specific items.

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Steven

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable hotel. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Liked the large shower, good water pressure.

10

MARY

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel! Breakfast was outstanding, so much to offer along with freshly ground coffee beans brewed for coffee. Beds comfortable and rooms decorated with a minimalist feel. Staff from front desk to breakfast staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. I would have give an excellent rating for every category except the hot tub was not working which was the one thing I was looking forward to enjoying.

10

Timothy

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and up to date. Breakfast was very good

8

Ruth

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable breakfast was good towels were thin. Hot tub not working properly

10

Mackenzi

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had zero issues with our stay! Breakfast was pretty good and the staff was very friendly. Room was super clean!

10

Rebecca

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice place! Awesome breakfast!

8

Jillian

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My family of four stayed in a king room one night on a roadtrip. There was ample room to set up two portable cribs and still move around. The front desk staff was friendly as well as the breakfast attendant. She gave my kids coloring pages while that ate which made them less restless. The room was nice with all the amenities you would need. The bathroom had Dove brand products which was nice for a change. Our bed was clean and comfortable and the hotel was clean also. There is not much around the building and we ended up ordering from a pizza chain for dinner. Breakfast was uninspiring and not very good.

10

Jami

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a pleasant stay the room was clean and beds comfortable and the kids loved the pool even though it was little cold but regardless they had fun ,breakfast was good and servers attentive to our needs and overall a good stay

10

Kathryn

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient to Omaha attractions (LOVED the Zoo and Saturday Market!). Hotel was clean, room was spacious. Breakfast fully stocked each morning - included high protein/low card options daily!

6

Lucas

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Convention Center Area by IHG

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