Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

2.5 star property
Hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, connected to the convention center in Council Bluffs

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Free daily breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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17 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Mid-America Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Council Bluffs
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Council Bluffs

Convention convenience.With a stay at this Council Bluffs hotel, you'll be steps from Mid-America Center and within a 10-minute walk of Horseshoe Council Bluffs. Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs and Missouri River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mid-America Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Joe's Karting - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 11 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sapp Bros. Travel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, connected to the convention center in Council Bluffs
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 678 square feet (63 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA. Self parking is free.

This Council Bluffs hotel is smoke free.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 678 sq ft of conference space
  • 63 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA offers 133 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Country Carlson Council Bluffs
Country Inns Carlson Council Bluffs
Country Inn Suites by Radisson Council Bluffs IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA Hotel

Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smokey rooms in their 100 percent non-smoking rooms. Fresh smoke, smoke in the linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to interstate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clifford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kongkeo, STORM LAKE

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here almost everytime when in council bluffs, hotel is right across from Horseshoe casino. Hotels are clean, nice studios suite r bedroom suite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

The service was welcoming and friendly! The room was fresh and clean. The breakfast food was plentiful and delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasang, Horace

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With a swimming pool and nice inside. 5-10min away from Omaha Zoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean. Staff was efficient. Check-in was smooth. Parking lot was clean right next-door to a casino, but it was quiet when we were there and not very populated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Minot

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Beeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience overall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Nice comfortable and clean rooms that were well-appointed. The staff were kind and helpful. We liked that there were plenty of luggage carts available. This hotel is in a nice safe area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! The hotel was safe, quiet, clean, had great breakfast, and clean pool and hot tub. The staff were attentive and made sure our room stayed clean. I have no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Clean, comfortable, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No one cleaned the room, everything else was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Malgorzata, Marengo

Travelled with group
Just a nice clean place to stay for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great as always
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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