Western Inn, Council Bluffs ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51503

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard King Room

Max:

3 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Bathtub

Air conditioning

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Standard Room Two Double Beds

Max:

4 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

City view

Shower

Private pool

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Getting around

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City Centre

Council Bluffs 3.9 km

Airports

Eppley (OMA) 18.2 km

Lincoln (LNK) 100.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Refreshing Pool!

“The indoor pool was a good escape, with a perfect temperature and plenty of guests enjoying their time. It added a lovely touch to our stay.” view full review

Adequate Breakfast

“The breakfast selection was satisfying and met our expectations, in line with other hotels we’ve visited at this price point.” view full review

Quiet Atmosphere

“The hotel is set off the highway, providing a wonderfully tranquil ambiance that made it easy to relax after a busy day.” view full review

Comfortable Stay

“The room was spacious and comfortable, and I was pleased with the reliable internet connection, which worked seamlessly even in the last room down the hall.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Business centre
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Casino

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
In-room computer
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51503

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1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51503

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Mall of the Bluffs

720 m

Museum

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

3.1 km

Church

East Side Christian Church

710 m

Aladdin's Castle

740 m

1512 S Main St

RailsWest Railroad Museum & HO Model Display

2.7 km

Valley View Church

1.3 km

Church

Valley View Baptist Church

1.3 km

Grand Encampment Marker

1.9 km

Mormon Battalion Marker

1.9 km

Museum

Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail and Museum

3.1 km

Church

Kanesville Tabernacle

3.0 km

605 S 3rd St

Historic General Dodge House

2.6 km

Church

First Assembly of God Church

1.8 km

Southwest Iowa Regents Rsrc

1.8 km

Confederate Air Force

1.9 km

Saint Marks Church

1.9 km

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2.2 km

RailsWest Railroad Museum

2.5 km

Ridgecrest Baptist Church

2.2 km

Church

Salem United Methodist Church

2.2 km

Church

Saint Johns United Church of Christ

2.3 km

Kirn Park

2.6 km

Rock Island Train Depot Sign

2.6 km

Baha'i Faith Church

2.7 km

100 Pearl Street

Bayliss Park

3.2 km

Antique Train #2

2.7 km

Anitque Train #1

2.7 km

Church

First Christian Church

2.7 km

Church

Our Saviors Lutheran Church

2.8 km

Trinity United Methodist Church

2.8 km

Nearby

Shopping Area

Mall of the Bluffs

320 m

Restaurants

Dairy Queen

110 m

1836 Madison Ave

Puerto Vallarta

300 m

1851 Madison Ave Suite 700

Oskies for Sports

300 m

1851 Madison Ave

Istanbul Gyro & Baklava

720 m

1751 Madison Ave Mall of the Bluffs

Mark's Smok'N BBQ

720 m

1751 Madison Ave Suite 436

Hy-Vee

940 m

1745 Madison Ave Mall of the Bluffs

Subway

690 m

1200 Woodbury Ave

Starbucks

680 m

1745 Madison Ave

McCoy's Restaurant Bar & Grill

760 m

1900 Madison Ave

KFC

920 m

1751 Madison Avenue Bldg 6

McDonald's

990 m

1751 Madison Avenue Bldg 3

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

clean rooms

key card issues

limited dining choices

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

7.3

Service

8.7

Dining

6.3

Kathy

United States, September 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The room was clean, spacious, and quiet, but there were some issues with the key cards not working properly. The staff service was excellent, especially when it came to accommodating my husband's service dog. The location, while not offering much else around, was convenient for my visit to Iowa Western Community College. The dining experience was satisfactory but could have had more variety. Overall, a decent stay with some areas for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was clean, spacious, and quiet, but we had trouble with the key cards not working as they should.

Service

9.0

The staff was exceptional in handling our needs, especially when it came to my husband's service dog.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient for my visit to Iowa Western Community College, but there wasn't much else around.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were satisfactory, but I wished there had been more variety.

Facilities

The facilities were decent overall.

friendly staff

key card issues

Thomas

United States, July 2023

6.8/10

My stay at this hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location is great for exploring Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha, making it convenient for sightseeing. However, the room, despite being spacious with a Sony flat screen TV, was set to a sauna-like temperature, which was uncomfortable. The service was wonderful, with friendly and helpful staff, but the dining options were below average, offering basic food items. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

6.0

My room was spacious and had a Sony flat screen TV, but the temperature was set too high, making it feel like a sauna.

Service

9.0

The staff here were wonderfully accommodating and sweet, providing excellent service throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The best thing about this property is its location, ideal for exploring Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha, feeling safe and pet-friendly for walks.

Dining

5.0

The dining options at the hotel were not very good, offering basic food items with limited variety.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides basic facilities, which although not exceptional, serve their purpose adequately.

Bob

United States, June 2023

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the new room was very clean and had fresh-looking shower fixtures, the initial one was not up to standard. On the bright side, the staff were smiley and responsive to requests, but the housekeeping could use some improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The new room was spotless and had modern shower fixtures after demanding a change, but the initial room was not clean.

Service

8.0

The staff, notably Dana, were very nice and responsive to our needs.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location right off I-80 was very convenient, although the surrounding area doesn't offer much in terms of alternative lodging options.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast included solid choices, and the sausage gravy was outstanding. It's great to have a tasty hot breakfast to start the day.