Western Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this Council Bluffs hotel

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Hallway
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mid-America Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Council Bluffs

In suburbs.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Council Bluffs hotel, you'll find Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Caring For Our Communities In Southwest Iowa. Iowa Western Community College and CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mid-America Center - 5 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Charles Schwab Field Omaha - 11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 10 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Travelcenters Of America - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Western Inn

Enjoy the indoor pool at this Council Bluffs hotel
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served. An indoor pool, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Western Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Council Bluffs hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Western Inn offers 51 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Western Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 207 out of 1005 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

NATALIE, Salina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The air conditioner didn't work upon check in. Apparently no one else's did either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

REX, WESTMINSTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel. Poor parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

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

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out. Dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and amenities for the price. I will definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful,affordable, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tabithia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is super nice and fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

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

Good value. Friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ammon

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

Cheap for a reason.

Holes in the walls. Very out dated. Pool closed. Continental breakfast has six options waffles plain bagel white and wheat bread cereal and yogurt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and out of the way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

Best

Best hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Window was broken and honestly the he guy was totally creepy and kept making comments about my friend leaving n being there at all like not sure why I'm allowed to have a visitor even if I'm the only one there I left at 7 am and the guy tried charging me another 100$ after I left for no reason that room was in better condition then when I showed up .... I'm very unhappy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Staff was very friendly, our room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay there again our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cristal

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

8/10 Good

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Affordable. Quiet and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024