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

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

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Indoor pool
Serves lunch and dinner
Property amenity
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2202 River Rd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stir Cove
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Twin Bed, River View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Twin Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Room amenity

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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About the area

Council Bluffs

Near the airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Missouri River and Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs. Joe's Karting and Mid-America Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stir Cove - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mid-America Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 2 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 7 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapp Bros. Travel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brickhouse Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪African Lodge - ‬7 min drive

About this property

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

3-star hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
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.

  • 1 building
  • 185 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 280 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle up to 7 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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

Things to do

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

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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. 618 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, KEARNEY NE

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Dennis

thermostat wasnt very user friendly. first was cold then hot all night long
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ipei

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms welcoming Lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was 91° when we got it. Said they could fix it. If they had it would have taken a couple of hours to get the room cooled down. Had to push them to get a new room. Other room was ok but just did not feel comfortable temperature wise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, welcoming lobby decorated very nicely for Christmas, and clean comfortable rooms. Very close to many attractions ( Old Market area and Zoo), but far enough away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela, Minot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

JOEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people..great breakfasts..soft and comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toninette, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, beautiful view of the snowy River, breakfast was good, shuttle driver to airport very friendly. Near freeway, will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Seth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Chlorine burn from the hot tub. Went in on Friday and Saturday am, but by Saturday afternoon it was out of service. Have rashes all over my body. Room was super clean and bed was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari Shankar, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great Riverview.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melani

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025