American Inn

2.0 star property
All-inclusive hotel near Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center

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Front of property - evening/night
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Reviews
7.0

Good

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3245 Southgate Pl Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404
  • Popular LocationHawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCzech Village4 min drive
  • Popular LocationVeterans Memorial Stadium5 min drive
  • AirportCedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)8 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cedar Rapids

Southwest Area stay.Your stay at this Southwest Area hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center and Czech Village. Veterans Memorial Stadium and Paramount Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center - 3 min drive
  • Czech Village - 4 min drive
  • Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Alliant Energy PowerHouse - 5 min drive
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min walk
  • Hospoda - 4 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 2 min walk
  • Playtime Tap - 3 min drive
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery - 4 min walk

About this property

American Inn

All-inclusive hotel near Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center
American Inn is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly American Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of American Inn was completed in January 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cedar Rapids hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
American Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free offsite parking within 16 ft

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 24
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LED TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Economy Inn Cedar Rapids
Economy Cedar Rapids
American Inn Hotel
American Inn Cedar Rapids
American Inn Hotel Cedar Rapids
Economy Inn Suites Cedar Rapids

American Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 194 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

James, Birmingham

Travelled with partner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hermela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very light on variety. Had a toaster but no bread for it. Waffle batter was empty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023