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American Inn Council Bluffs

2.5 star property
Council Bluffs hotel with 15 indoor pools

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When you stay at American Inn Council Bluffs, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Creighton University. Guests can take a dip in one of 15 indoor pools, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Charles Schwab Field Omaha and CHI Health Center Omaha are within a short drive.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 15 indoor pools
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • 15 indoor pools
The current price is $71
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a couch, and a mirror.

Classic Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
1000 Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Council Bluffs - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Manawa State Park - 3 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 7 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Charles Schwab Field Omaha - 9 min drive - 15.1 km
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 10 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 24 min drive
  • Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard) - 24 min drive
  • Omaha Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

American Inn Council Bluffs

  • When you stay at American Inn Council Bluffs, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Creighton University. Guests can take a dip in one of 15 indoor pools, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Charles Schwab Field Omaha and CHI Health Center Omaha are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 83 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Television in common areas
  • 15 indoor pools

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at American Inn Council Bluffs?

Yes, there are 15 indoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at American Inn Council Bluffs?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at American Inn Council Bluffs?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at American Inn Council Bluffs?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at American Inn Council Bluffs?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Horseshoe Council Bluffs (6-min drive) and Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at American Inn Council Bluffs and nearby?

American Inn Council Bluffs has 15 indoor pools.

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Reviews

American Inn Council Bluffs Reviews

6.6

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean, comfortable and quiet room. Nice hot shower. Best price of in Council Bluffs with breakfast included as well! Did not use the indoor pool, but it looked good.
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean, comfortable room. I little out-dated, and care-woen. But I'd stay here again!
Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff brought a whole new level to customer service. They were friendly, kind, and very helpful. When we had issues with the TV, they were there within 10 minutes to fix it. The pool was clean and the kids had a great time swimming. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone. Thank you very much to the staff for the excellent job they did.
Melani, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Check in was fine , staff were friendly . Our room was awful ! Very dirty ,dirt all over bathroom floor . Unclean bathtub. Husband cleaned it and had unclogged the drain because it wouldn't drain . Empty beer can found on nightstand. Only reason we didn't leave was because we had been traveling all day and were exhausted. Definitely wont do that again! Breakfast was ok .
Amanda, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

This hotel was probably one of the worst we have ever been in for quite some time. The property was not well maintained, had a terrible oder in the hallways and even when first stepping in the room it had a funny oder. Not sure the last time anything had been repainted and everything was dark and dingy. Plug-in in the bathroom did not work, TV was set at wrong time to view the proper guide and maintenance couldn't understand what we needed to have them fix the problem. Front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. However, I certainly would not recommend unless you're desperate for a room.
Kathy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent hotel for the price. Easy access to the highway. Would stay here again if I am ever in the area again.
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value, perfect for our road trip stopover! The nearby Bowlero had a rockin live band on the deck too!
Sunset
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice clean, modern room. I would definitely stay here again. However, the exercise room is very small and stuffy with no air-conditioning or even a fan.
WALTER, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

0 out of 10 reccomend. Thought it was an AmericInn, but obviously sold and rebranded as American Inn. Everything smelled musty and like moth balls. Mold/mildew around tub and sink. Stains on the bed linens. We drove 750 miles that day and were exhausted, so we were not prepared to find another hotel. My wife refused to put her clothes near the floor and we wore sandals the entire time. The bed was "okay' but we didn't sleep well. Only good thing was a functioning AC unit. Didn't even consider trying the free breakfast because we couldn't wait to leave and had zero faith in the cleanliness of food prep area.
Paul, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Signage was poor. Room had not been vacuumed and there was live spiders in corners of room, sunflower shells, and dead bugs and crumbs all over. The manager put us in another room when we asked for a vacuum to clean the room. The new room was so musty my nose immediately plugged up. We asked to remain in the one with the nasty floor and the manager came and ran a vacuum over the floor. Beds were rock hard and breakfast was lacking. Yogurts were expired and hot foot consisted of gravy, biscuits, and sausage patties. (No eggs) There was waffles but only the mini ones. The milk jug in the fridge needed to be wiped as it had crusty dried milk on the tops. The manager was super sweet. Said that they had just took over management 2 months ago and had trouble with getting good housekeeping staff. I guess I've stayed at worse but for the money it was what I was expecting. It is also located right in front of the council bluff police station. Not sure if that made me feel safer or more uneasy......
Sarah, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Definitely outdated but the bed and bathroom were clean. Decent stay for passing through.
Jessica, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Gross
Alec, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean breakfast was great. property was maintained. The staff was polite friendly and helpful.
Luanne, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Breakfast was meager, beds not comfortable. We basically slept and left.
Laura, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This hotel is misadvertised. I thought it was AmericInn, but it is not. Very run down, there was used floss picks in our bathroom, a bottle of liquor in the nightstand, no kleenex. The breakfast looked inedible so we did not eat breakfast. The only good thing about this hotel was the shower head in the shower. Do not recommend and will not stay again.
Theresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a great value for the money and a short drive from the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Laurenzen Gardens. The lady at the desk said we were welcome to use the indoor poor as late as we liked. The room was clean and breakfast was open until 10:00. We saved over $100 by staying in Council Bluffs rather than Omaha.
Robert, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was an average experience. The rate was very reasonable and I got what I payed for.
Darrell, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Justine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hugo, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Raymond, 1-night trip