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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
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Western Inn is a 3-star hotels in Council Bluffs, IA. Guest sentiment is solid at 5.8/10 based on 326 guest reviews. Convenient Location Situated just off Interstate 80, Western Inn is a short 5-minute drive from the popular Mall of the Bluffs, making it a perfect choice for shopping enthusiasts. Please note that guests booking from Omaha/ Council Bluffs metro area and surrounding towns are not permitted at this property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Practical perks include parking options, group-friendly meeting facilities.
Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 80, Western Inn is a short 5-minute drive from the popular Mall of the Bluffs, making it a perfect choice for shopping enthusiasts.
Relaxing Amenities
Guests can unwind in the indoor pool or start their day with a delicious continental breakfast offered daily. The pet-friendly rooms with free WiFi ensure a comfortable stay for all visitors.
Nearby Attractions
Explore attractions like the Henry Doorly Zoo and Ameristar Casino, both within a 10-minute drive from the hotel. For nature lovers, Lake Manawa State Park is just a 15-minute drive away.
Book your stay at Western Inn now for a memorable and convenient experience!
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1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
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Western Inn sits in Council Bluffs, IA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Western Inn is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Council Bluffs activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Council Bluffs, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Numerous mentions of dirtiness, mold, and stains indicate a severely lacking cleanliness standard.
Encountered issues with booking and room assignments which affected the stay negatively.
No specific positive mentions related to the location. Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Rooms reported as dirty and in disrepair with broken appliances and safety issues.
Some amenities like breakfast were mentioned positively; however, overall quality is lacking.
Standard quality for this hotel tier, but due to overall poor experience, not seen as good value.
Breakfast mentioned positively, contributing to this score.
General dissatisfaction expressed in multiple reviews leads to a low overall experience score.
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Please note that guests booking from Omaha/ Council Bluffs metro area and surrounding towns are not permitted at this property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 02:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.