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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Property amenity
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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2202 River Rd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mid-America Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Single Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible Roll Shwr)

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible Roll Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Communications Accessible)

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG offers 185 accommodations with video-game consoles and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Missouri River. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Bourbon BBQ and Steaks, a fine-dining restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and a few minutes from Creighton University
  • Free airport and local-area shuttle service
As a guest of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 280 square feet (25 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG. An area shuttle within 7 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Council Bluffs hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Bourbon BBQ and Steaks - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only.
Heritage Buffet - This buffet restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Bellas Bakery and Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Amerisportrs - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle up to 7 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Amerisportrs
  • Bellas Bakery and Cafe
  • Bourbon BBQ and Steaks
  • Heritage Buffet

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 280 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Council Bluffs I-29
Holiday Inn Hotel Council Bluffs I-29
Holiday Inn Hotel I-29
Holiday Inn I-29
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Council Bluffs I 29
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Council Bluffs I 29 an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Council Bluffs I 29 an IHG Hotel"

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great variety of food items.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always! The staff is amazing and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, close walk to entertainment options and quiet rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King Bed suite was amazing, bed was very comfortable, nice size tv in both rooms, usb ports available on both sides of the bed, clean bathroom. Breakfast was one of the best, good variety of hot items, pastries/breads, yogurt etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Loved the free shuttle and parking while out of the country!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room and free breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, clean hotel. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostess was friendly & helpful. We had a nice stay at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people..great breakfasts..soft and comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mary

Was good, breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Price is great. Breakfast is wonderful and the room is very nice !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with the friendliest staff. Easily located off the highway near the casino district and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Perfect place for extended stay. Breakfast had great selections too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy peaceful Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tushar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean and tidy. Could use more parking spots
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great! Clean clean clean. Staff at front desk was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was awesome as it always is!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

The lady at the front desk was friendly and sweet! We got checked in quickly. The pool and hot tub is always a plus, it was actually a main reason I chose this location. The room was clean and comfy as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, well located near museums and the zoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025