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

2211 South 32nd St, Council Bluffs, IA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Convention Center by IHG offers convenient access to Council Bluffs and the surrounding Omaha area. Located just 10–15 minutes from Eppley Airfield, the hotel places guests near the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Creighton University, and major entertainment venues including Horseshoe Council Bluffs and Ameristar Casino Hotel. The Missouri River and regional landmarks are within easy reach, and the property is 3.5 miles from CHI Health Center Omaha and 4.4 miles from Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Guests rate the location highly at 4.4 out of 5 stars.

The 112 guestrooms and 28 suites feature pillowtop beds, Smart televisions, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable programming. All rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Private bathrooms are outfitted with shower-tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings reach 4.5 out of 5 stars.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property includes an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center for recreational use. A banquet hall and one meeting room (768 square feet) accommodate events and business gatherings. Additional amenities include a business center, safe-deposit boxes at the front desk, free self-parking, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Hiking and biking trails are nearby, and fishing and casinos are available in the area. The hotel is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and welcomes service animals.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM (anytime arrival accepted) and check-out is at 11:00 AM. A 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff are available. Pets are not permitted, though service animals are welcome. The property has earned an overall guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 92.7% of guests recommending it.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG in Council Bluffs, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Creighton University. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from CHI Health Center Omaha and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Mid-America Center - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Missouri River - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Stir Cove - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Dodge Riverside Golf Club - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Western Historic Trails Center - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Gene Leahy Mall - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Heartland of America Park - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
CHI Health Center Omaha - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Lewis & Clark Landing - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Bayliss Park - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard) - 26.5 km / 16.4 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG is Eppley Field Airport (OMA).

Rooms

Stay in one of 112 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

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

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Council Bluffs? This hotel has 768 square feet (69 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

We are located only 10-15 minutes from Epply Airfield. Just across the Missouri River via 480 Eastbound and 29 South. We do not provide a airport shuttle but there are multiple cab services that will transport guests to our location for a reasonable price. The option of rental cars are also available at the airport as well.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No Pets
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

Know before you go

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).