Pet Friendly Hotels in or near Council Bluffs, IA
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WoodSpring Suites Council Bluffs - I-29, Exit 52
3541 14th Avenue, I-29, Exit 52, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $56
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Budget, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near casinos and I-29
4 floors, 113 suites
Some smoking suites
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows dogs up to 80 pounds only, 2 dogs per suite - $10 per night fee for each dog. - Jan 2021
Note: Some WoodSpring Suites charge a weekly rate, even if you stay just one night. Note: This hotel charges a $100 deposit for all reservations.
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"An average hotel. No coffee pot or hair dryer in the room.2022-04-21 "
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Council Bluffs - I-80, Exit 3
500 30th Avenue, I-29, Exit 49, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $62
Check In 14 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Cheap, smoke-free hotel near I-29
3.5 miles from Mall of the Bluffs
3 floors, 100 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows up to 2 pets per room - no pet fee. - Dec 2021
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Quality Inn & Suites Metro Council Bluffs
3537 West Broadway, I-29, Exit 53A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $65
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free motel
6 miles southeast of Omaha Airport
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Heated indoor swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Park and fly costs $25 per stay up to 7 nights Pet friendly motel
- allows up to 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet. - May 2019
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"You can't beat the price for the location. I had a nice stay and felt safe at the hotel despite being in a sketchy part of town. The room key provided access to the building and room. The room was basic. Just a 2-minute drive to downtown Omaha.2023-03-07 "
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs - I-29, Exit 52
2141 South 35th Street, I-29, Exit 52, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $66
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Rated Average
Cheap, smoke-free hotel near casinos and I-29
3 floors, 80 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets up to 75 pounds - $25 per stay pet fee. - Feb 2022
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"The hotel room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Definitely worth a stay.2016-03-15 "
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AmericInn Council Bluffs - I-80, Exit 5
1000 Woodbury Avenue, I-80, Exit 5, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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From $72
Check In 14 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free hotel
Near Mall of Bluffs and I-80
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets up to 50 pounds - $20 per night fee for each pet. - Oct 2021
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My Place Hotel Council Bluffs
2281 South 35th Street, I-29, Exit 52, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $89
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near I-29, Exit 52
Less than 1 mile from Mid-America Center
1 mile from Ameristar Casino
4 floors, 63 studio suites
Heated indoor swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows dogs up to 80 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 dogs per room - $10 per night pet fee. - June 2020
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"The hotel was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend staying here.2021-05-29 "
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Council Bluffs
2211 South 32nd Street, I-29, Exit 52, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $113
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near casinos
Also near Mid-America Center
3 floors, 112 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows dogs only - $35 per night fee for each dog. - May 2021
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"The hotel was great, and close to the casino. A bit hard to find if you're traveling northeast; make sure you take Exit 52.2023-02-05 "
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Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Council Bluffs
2501 Bass Pro Drive, I-29, Exit 52, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $114
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Check Out 1200
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free hotel near Bass Pro Shops
6.5 miles from Omaha Airport
4 floors; 127 rooms, 4 suites
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Free shuttle to other attractions within 5-mile radius
Heated indoor swimming pool
24-hour exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Free WiFi
Free parking
Park and fly rates offered based upon availability Pet friendly hotel
- $50 per night pet fee. - Oct 2021
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"The hotel was quiet. Nice outdoor seating and good workout room. The staff was friendly.2022-05-16 "
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Harrah's Hotel & Casino Council Bluffs
1 Harrahs Blvd, I-29, Exit 53A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $299
Check In 16 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, full-service, casino hotel
12 floors, 251 rooms and suites
No swimming pool
Fitness center
4 restaurants - lounge - room service
Casino
Internet access costs $11 per night
Parking costs $10 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows dogs up to 50 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - $40 per night pet fee. - Apr 2016
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Super 8 Hotel Council Bluffs - I-80, Exit 1
2712 South 24th Street, I-29, Exit 50, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $53
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very Low Not Recommended
Cheap hotel near I-29 and Mid-America Center
Some smoking rooms
No swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking Pet friendly hotel
- $10 per night fee for each pet. - Feb 2019
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Best Western Crossroads Inn Council Bluffs - I-80, Exit 1
2216 27th Avenue, I-29, Exit 50, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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From $64
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Rated Very Low Not Recommended
Midscale hotel near Mid-America Center and I-29
Some smoking rooms
Free 24-hour shuttle to Omaha Airport
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets up to 80 pounds, 2 pets per room - $10 per night fee for each pet. - May 2019
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"The hotel was close to casinos and was moderately priced. Nice, clean room.2018-11-26 "
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3.5 miles
Candlewood Suites Airport Omaha
2601 Abbott Plaza, Omaha, NE 68110
3.5 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $93
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
2 miles south of Omaha Airport
4 floors, 82 studio and 1-bedroom suites
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free park and fly up to 5 nights only Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets up to 80 pounds - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Aug 2018
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3.6 miles
Super 8 Hotel Carter Lake
3000 Airport Drive, Carter Lake, IA 51510
3.6 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $42
Check In 15 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Average
Cheap, smoke-free hotel 5.5 miles northeast of Omaha Zoo 2 miles south of Omaha Airport Free shuttle to Omaha Airport Heated indoor swimming pool Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Parking costs $4 per night Park and fly costs $10 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows dogs only, 2 dogs per room - $20 per night fee for each dog. - Aug 2019
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"Clean hotel with friendly personnel. This is the place to stay.2018-11-12 "
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3.7 miles
La Quinta Inn & Suites Carter Lake
1201 Avenue H, Carter Lake, IA 51510
3.7 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $68
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free hotel 5 miles northeast of Omaha Zoo
2.5 miles south of Omaha Airport
4 floors, 102 rooms and suites
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
- $20 per night pet fee - $40 maximum per stay pet fee. - May 2019
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"The hotel was under construction during my stay. The shuttle service was so slow that I ended up not using it. The front desk seemed unorganized.2019-07-22 "
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4.1 miles
Hilton Hotel Omaha
1001 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.1 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $174
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown hotel
Connected to CenturyLink Center via skybridge
3 miles from Omaha Airport
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
WiFi costs $10 per night
Parking costs $18 per night
Park and fly rates offered based upon availability Pet friendly hotel
- allows up to 2 pets per room - $50 per stay pet fee. - Oct 2021
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4.4 miles
Hotel Deco XV Omaha
1504 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.4 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $189
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Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, boutique hotel
Located in downtown Omaha
3 miles from Omaha Airport
11 floors, 89 rooms and suites
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $23 per night
Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets in 3rd floor rooms only, 2 pets per room - $50 per stay pet fee. - Oct 2019
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"Considering the price, I was disappointed. Great location, but our hotel room had a cracked sink, and the thermostat didn't work properly. The elevator didn't work properly, either.2019-02-20 "
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4.4 miles
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Omaha
106 South 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.4 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $90
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Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Located in downtown Omaha
12 floors, 152 suites
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Free shuttle to other attractions within 3-mile radius
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $15 per night Pet friendly hotel
- $100 per stay pet fee. - May 2016
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"I liked the hotel ambiance and the great hospitality from the staff.2021-04-21 "
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4.4 miles
Holiday Inn Downtown Airport Omaha
1420 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.4 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $82
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown hotel
2.5 miles from Omaha Airport
4 floors, 114 rooms
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Free shuttle to other attractions within 4-mile radius
Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Free parking
Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
- $25 per stay pet fee. - May 2021
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4.4 miles
Cambria Hotel Downtown Omaha
740 North 14th Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.4 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $108
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel
5 floors, 128 rooms and suites
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Free shuttle to attractions within 3-mile radius
Indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
The Round Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Parking costs $8 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows dogs and cats only - allows pets up to 75 pounds, 2 pets per room - $75 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $50 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jul 2020
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4.5 miles
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Omaha
1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.5 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $127
Check In 16 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Average
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown Omaha hotel 18 floors, 414 rooms and suites Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room Restaurant - lounge - 24-hour room service Free WiFi Parking costs $7 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets up to 50 pounds - $50 per stay pet fee. - May 2015
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4.5 miles
Magnolia Hotel Downtown Omaha
1615 Howard Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.5 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $97
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown hotel
In Old Market District
Free shuttle to Omaha Airport
Free shuttle to other attractions within 3-mile radius
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $25 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows up to 2 pets per room - no pet fee. - May 2023
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4.6 miles
Peregrine Hotel Downtown Omaha
203 S 18th Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.6 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $193
Check In 15 00
Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel
2 miles from Boys Town Research Hospital
A Curio Collection by Hilton hotel
7 floors, 89 rooms
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for dinner only
Free WiFi
No on-site parking available
Off-site parking costs $25 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows up to 2 pets per room - $75 per stay pet fee. - Apr 2021
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4.6 miles
Hotel Indigo Downtown Omaha
1804 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.6 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $124
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel
2 miles from Boys Town Research Hospital
An IHG Hotel
6 floors, 90 rooms and suites
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $30 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets up to 35 pounds - pets must remain in pet carrier or cage when alone - $35 per night fee for each pet. - Aug 2023
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4.9 miles
EVEN Hotel Downtown Omaha
2220 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102
4.9 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $103
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel
Near Orpheum Theater and Creighton University
5 floors, 132 rooms and suites
Indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
- $25 per night pet fee - $50 maximum per stay pet fee. - Feb 2017
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6 miles
Element Hotel Midtown Crossing Omaha
3253 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68131
6 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $130
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Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, downtown Omaha hotel 8 floors, 132 rooms and suites No swimming pool Exercise room Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Parking costs $10 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows dogs only up to 40 pounds - no pet fee. - Jul 2015
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"We enjoyed the clean room. The beds were comfortable, but the sofa wasn't. All the employees were helpful. We'd stay at this hotel again.2017-03-27 "
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6 miles
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel Blackstone District Omaha
302 South 36th Street, Omaha, NE 68131
6 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $195
Check In 16 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel 2 miles from Orpheum Theater 8 floors, 205 rooms and suites Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Exercise room Restaurant - lounge - poolside bar - cafe WiFi costs $10 per night Valet parking only - $27 per night Pet friendly hotel
- no pet fee. - Nov 2020
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7 miles
Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha
4440 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68131
7 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $91
Check In 15 00
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Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel 1.5 miles from University of Nebraska Omaha Near University of Nebraska Medical Center 4 floors, 102 studio and 1-bedroom suites Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room Kitchen in every suite Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Parking costs $9 per night Pet friendly hotel
- allows up to 2 pets per room - $75 per stay fee for each pet. - Aug 2020
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"The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating, and breakfast was excellent. I highly recommend staying here.2021-08-03 "
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8 miles
Aloft Hotel Aksarben Village Omaha
6201 Center Street, Omaha, NE 68106
8 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $118
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Rated Average
Upscale, smoke-free hotel near I-80, Exit 450
2 miles from University of Nebraska Omaha
5 floors, 111 rooms
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast only
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
- allows pets up to 40 pounds in 2nd and 3rd floor rooms only, 3 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet. - Sep 2020
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8 miles
Rodeway Inn Bellevue
1110 Fort Crook Road, Bellevue, NE 68005
8 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $63
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Low Not Recommended
Cheap motel near Offutt AFB
2 floors, 104 rooms and suites - no elevator
Some smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly motel
- allows pets up to 25 pounds, 2 pets per room - $10 per night fee for each pet. - Sep 2015
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"The motel had wood rot, and the stucco was peeling off. Stay elsewhere.2023-08-21 "
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8 miles
Candlewood Suites Bellevue
10902 East 15th Street, Bellevue, NE 68123
8 miles from Council Bluffs
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From $88
Check In 15 00
Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Offutt AFB
3 floors, 85 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
- $50 per stay pet fee up to 5 nights. - Sep 2015
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"The location made it easy to get to the base. The room was clean, and the hotel staff was friendly. A very satisfactory choice.2015-12-20 "
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