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Western Inn

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Hallway
Indoor pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Western Inn welcomes guests with a continental breakfast, cozy library, and business center. Unwind in the indoor pool after exploring. Free self-parking makes it easy, and the staff earns consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Council Bluffs, Western Inn is in the suburbs. Squirrel Cage Jail and Union Pacific Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sarpy Mall and Olde Towne. Check out an event or a game at CHI Health Center Omaha, and consider making time for Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA, 51503

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Mid-America Center - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 8 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Western Inn

Hotel near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Free continental breakfast, a library, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Western Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Western Council Bluffs
Western Inn Council Bluffs
Western Inn
Western Inn Hotel
Western Inn Council Bluffs
Western Inn Hotel Council Bluffs

Frequently asked questions

Does Western Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Western Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Western Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Western Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Western Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Western Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Western Inn located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bowlero Council Bluffs and within 3 mi (5 km) of 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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Western Inn Reviews

6.2

6.0

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 215 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Decent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very polite nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like everything about it the people the rooms everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Amenities
Good all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Amenities
Worked great for a weekend get away at the Zoo, decent pool for our daughter, clean room & sheets. Staff was very accommodating and friendly! We enjoyed our time here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, nice spacious room, very clean, great breakfast, friendly staff, swimming pool was actually open, clean, & warm water, had a guest washer & dryer to use, great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should be condemned. Vomit on the bed blanket, old food in the fridge opened containers in the shower, dity carpets a/c only had a fan, no cooling. My wife slept with her clothes on for fear of disease
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Always room for improvement!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great clean & unbeatable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often. Staff is polite and respectful. Affordable and convenient. -Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness
As cheap hotels go, it was solid. Got a room for the college world series. Beds were comfy, shower was hot, room was clean. My only complaint is that the rooms were very very hot even with the AC on full blast the whole time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorthy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC in first room, toilet broke in second room. Drawing from kids on walls
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Love you guys!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Nice stay. Decent no frills room. The first room they gave me smelled pretty horrible so I requested a new room. The second room was much better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

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

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had two rooms. One of the entry doors to our room was hard to shut, the door didn’t line up with the door jam so had to slam it shut just to close it. The toilet in one of the rooms was broken on the seat and you had to hold the handle to flush it. The shower did not drain well so you were standing in water to almost the calves with hardly any time being in the shower. There was mold, mildew under the air conditioner. Smelled like cigarette smoke in the lobby although it is a smoke free place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very basic, as expected by price, but clean, functional and safe. Staff unigormly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The are so very friendly, everytime we come in. Home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very hot fist room I got the window was broken where it doesn’t close A.C were broken Could use more varieties for breakfast Not worth the price to stay Stayed here cause baby was cranky and need to stop driving for the day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff they either have it or they don't but will make sure your needs are met Ours were
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Proprietor was pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecilio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awful stale smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

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