Name: American Inn Cedar Rapids South
Address: 3245 Southgate Place Southwest, Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, US
Price range: $122–$388 per night
Rating: 7.67

What guests think

At American Inn Cedar Rapids South, travelers repeatedly note clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, efficient staff at a good price, making it a practical stop for short stays, though a few aspects draw mixed feedback.

Multiple reviews mention the pool being closed or unavailable and a lack of elevator to the second floor, while the parking lot is well lit. Breakfast is basic with limited variety, and several guests found items unstocked or service not available at posted times. The location is convenient to the interstate, airport and nearby dining, though signage can be confusing and one review felt the surrounding area was a bit rough. Overall, expect solid value and comfort for a short, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

Several reviews say the pool is closed or not in use, and there is no elevator to upper floors. Parking is well lit.

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Randy

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no Saturday breakfast provided or sign with the reason why, however on Sunday there was breakfast provided. No pool access, again no sign for reason why just cardboard over the windows.

8

Sarah

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool wasn't in use

10

Marc

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had booked the room because I thought I might over indulge at the Cedar Rapids Kernels and didn't want to drive home. The hotel sent me an email so I could pre check in which I'm guessing sped up the process. The hotels.com advertised an iron/ironing board available in each room but mine for whatever reason did not have an ironing board. Not a huge issue for me as I just used a towel on a table if no ironing board available. I was actually happy that my ps5 connected to the hotel wifi as they can be difficult to connect to WiFi in most hotels. My main complaint was I did not see an elevator to access the 2nd floor(my room was on 1st floor) so if you have issues going up/down steps you may want to seek a different hotel. The breakfast options offered were fairly straightforward nothing special. Overall it's a decent hotel for the price I would stay here again.

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Julie

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very lsrge, updated. No couch in king room, lots of open space. Nothing was mentioned the pool was out of order and looking at the pool area, will NOT be open any time soon.

8

Cassandra

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no pool so that should be advertised. Also thought it odd they wanted to charge extra per person for the room. The room slept 4 and there were 3 of us. I’ve never had a hotel do that. Maybe just me.

10

Alan

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and fast check in Lighted parking lot Clean room Lots of dining options within walking distance

4

Jackie

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We picked this hotel because it advertised a pool and no pool. Towels laying in every entrance

8

Mary

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, nice beds, clean shower. No elevator, although only two floors. Only ding was breakfast. Lots of people, no place to sit, probably only three tables. Food was pretty much all gone at 8am. No employees around to restock. After waiting 10 minutes we just left. Everything else was good.

10

Alan

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in staff very friendly We came in late one night and doors were locked for safety and Mama made sure with her son that we were good to go Made us feel safe Well lighted parking lot And many security cameras and screens viewable at front desk Close to eateries walkable

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean rooms, but a few noted odors or isolated housekeeping issues like a dirty tub or smelly fridge.

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10

Patricia

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its always a good stay here. The rooms are clean, very comfortable and upto date.

8

Kristen

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and staff was nice.

10

Patricia

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean. Close and comvenient.

4

Ricky

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and hotel had a strong bad odor , not much said at check in just gave us key card , didnt tell us about breakfast or anything else

8

Maggie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast wasn’t even worth having and the room wasn’t as clean as I think I should have been but staff was kind and the hotel was quiet.

6

Angela

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast, good price for just passing thru. I’d book again but the room could have been cleaner, the bathtub in particular and the fridge smelled terrible.

10

Nicole

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was as advertised. Clean, no smell and great for a quick stay before an early flight.

10

Andrea

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff was nice and room was clean

8

Lynn

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean!!

10

Bret

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and upgraded affordable hotel. Staff was great and close to so many restaurants. Great for a 1 night stay on the way through.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, quiet, and comfortable, with many noting updated furnishings and good value. A few guests reported weak A/C, a missing promised sofa, or door locks not working; one review noted the building feels older.

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Patricia

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its always a good stay here. The rooms are clean, very comfortable and upto date.

8

Jason

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice, front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful, would rent again. Only complaint was the A/C wasn’t working well.

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Angie

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in an immediately left… the room was smelly/dirty and the locks didn’t work.. we were literally the only people in the hotel and it made my teenage daughter and I very uncomfortable. We ended up staying at the Holiday inn across the street instead

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Marc

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had booked the room because I thought I might over indulge at the Cedar Rapids Kernels and didn't want to drive home. The hotel sent me an email so I could pre check in which I'm guessing sped up the process. The hotels.com advertised an iron/ironing board available in each room but mine for whatever reason did not have an ironing board. Not a huge issue for me as I just used a towel on a table if no ironing board available. I was actually happy that my ps5 connected to the hotel wifi as they can be difficult to connect to WiFi in most hotels. My main complaint was I did not see an elevator to access the 2nd floor(my room was on 1st floor) so if you have issues going up/down steps you may want to seek a different hotel. The breakfast options offered were fairly straightforward nothing special. Overall it's a decent hotel for the price I would stay here again.

10

Janice

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable, quiet. Convenient location to interstate. Breakfast was minimal choices..Easy check in and out.

10

Karen

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean beds were comfortable. Reasonable price

10

Robert

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, well maintained, close to airport and comfortable deluxe bed.

8

Craig

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, bed was very comfortable. The room I selected was supposed to have a couch but did not. Only place to sit was a desk chair that would lean back too far unless you pushed it up against the wall. Otherwise, comfortable, clean room for the night.

10

Cliff or Robin

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

King bed room was clean, very large and roomy. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom had a strong fan to easily remove steam.

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jay

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was quite pleased with my one night stay. Check in was easy; front desk person was helpful and friendly. Our room was great with a huge, comfortable bed. I recommend this place at the reasonable price I paid. I'll be staying again.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with fast, easy check-in and quick assistance, even late at night. One guest felt check-in communication was minimal.

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Kristen

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and staff was nice.

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jay

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fast and easy check-in, room was clean and roomy. My second time staying here and will be staying again when in the area. More than adequate accommodations for the price point.

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Ricky

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and hotel had a strong bad odor , not much said at check in just gave us key card , didnt tell us about breakfast or anything else

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Karen

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted very kindly by staff

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Kent

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman that checked us in was very friendly and helpful

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Tiffany

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We made an error when making our reservations. We arrived after midnight to check in. The gentleman working quickly assisted us in correcting our error, so we could check into our room.

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Izaiah

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff!

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grace

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

place was clean & staff was friendly was able to get a extra hr for a late check-out so that was super awesome

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Michelle

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was extremely helpful and customer focused

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Alan

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in staff very friendly We came in late one night and doors were locked for safety and Mama made sure with her son that we were good to go Made us feel safe Well lighted parking lot And many security cameras and screens viewable at front desk Close to eateries walkable

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Location

Convenient to the interstate, airport, and nearby dining, with several options within walking distance. Signage can be confusing, and one review mentioned the area felt a bit rough.

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Jeff

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

i was surprised at this hotel good price good location clean and very quiet will be my goto hotel when visiting cedar rapids again

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Patrick

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great lil hotel for the price range. A few dining spots walking distance. Only negative, somwhat rough neighborhood nearby.

8

Joanne E

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good for an overnight. Lots of fast food nearby.

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Margie

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is truly a hidden gem among all the poplar hotel brands. After reading all the reviews, I decided to book a two night stay for an event at the Alliant Powerhouse. It didn’t disappoint. Room was spacious and immaculate. No complaints at all. Breakfast was your basic waffles, cereal, fruit and juice, and coffee. Overall, a pleasant stay. Area is safe and near restaurants and well lit.

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Janice

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable, quiet. Convenient location to interstate. Breakfast was minimal choices..Easy check in and out.

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Sonja

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This location is one with several lodging accommodations. I didn't see a lot of restaurants. There was a Perkins. However, I was there for one night, and the weather was below zero.

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Alan

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and fast check in Lighted parking lot Clean room Lots of dining options within walking distance

10

Robert

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, well maintained, close to airport and comfortable deluxe bed.

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Bret

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and upgraded affordable hotel. Staff was great and close to so many restaurants. Great for a 1 night stay on the way through.

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LaTanya

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Because of the location of the signage I went to the Hotel in front of the property. Otherwise it was a nice hotel.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic with limited variety, and several reviews cite empty or unstocked items, limited seating, or service not available on some mornings. A few guests found it acceptable for the price.

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Randy

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no Saturday breakfast provided or sign with the reason why, however on Sunday there was breakfast provided. No pool access, again no sign for reason why just cardboard over the windows.

8

Elizabeth

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was in a good location, it was clean, and it was a decent price. The breakfast was a little lackluster, but otherwise, The American Inn served our needs well.

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Maggie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast wasn’t even worth having and the room wasn’t as clean as I think I should have been but staff was kind and the hotel was quiet.

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Margie

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is truly a hidden gem among all the poplar hotel brands. After reading all the reviews, I decided to book a two night stay for an event at the Alliant Powerhouse. It didn’t disappoint. Room was spacious and immaculate. No complaints at all. Breakfast was your basic waffles, cereal, fruit and juice, and coffee. Overall, a pleasant stay. Area is safe and near restaurants and well lit.

10

Michael

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room, beds, and overall great hotel. Breakfast was a little limited but best value on a 6 day trip

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Thomas

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

They did not provide the complimentary breakfast at advertised hours

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Janice

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable, quiet. Convenient location to interstate. Breakfast was minimal choices..Easy check in and out.

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David

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was very light on variety. Had a toaster but no bread for it. Waffle batter was empty.

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Gregory

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not great, not terrible. It was fine. It is an older building that could use some updates, but staff was friendly, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the AC worked. Breakfast was very basic. It think it is fine for what it is.

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Mary

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, nice beds, clean shower. No elevator, although only two floors. Only ding was breakfast. Lots of people, no place to sit, probably only three tables. Food was pretty much all gone at 8am. No employees around to restock. After waiting 10 minutes we just left. Everything else was good.

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Month	Average price
January	$95
February	$107
March	$129
April	$126
May	$150
June	$182
July	$203
August	$144
September	$96
October	$150
November	$130
December	$96

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $175	17 $168	18 $350	19 $388
20 $160	21 $140	22 $141	23 $148	24 $160	25 $234	26 $246
27 $122	28 $179	29 $179	30 $179

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $197	2 $322	3 $340
4 $197	5 $197	6 $197	7 $197	8 $190	9 $185	10 $196
11 $195	12 $195	13 $197	14 $197	15 $197	16 $174	17 $183
18 $184	19 $193	20 $183	21 $192	22 $192	23 $181	24 $184
25 $186	26 $192	27 $191	28 $195	29 $190	30 $306	31 $308

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