When you stay at Western Inn in Council Bluffs, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino. .This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from CHI Health Center Omaha and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Creighton University.
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
CHI Health Center Omaha - 10 min drive - 14.4 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
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Casey's - 4 min drive
Casey's - 6 min walk
About this property
Western Inn
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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 centre
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 lift
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
Smoke-free property
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
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
Reviews
Western Inn Reviews
6.2
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
197
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
244
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
178
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
172
Rating 2 - Terrible. 216 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
216
Reviews
6/10 Okay
BRIAN
Travelled with family
16 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
OK at best
Western Inn is a little dated. The staff were very friendly, but the room could use some attention. The beds were extremely hard and uncomfortable. There were unpatched holes in the walls of the bathroom as well as an stained towel left for the floor mat.
The air conditioner didn't work upon check in. Apparently no one else's did either.
NATALIE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Clayton
14 Jun 2025
Clayton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Pam
14 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms too HOT - actual temperature!!
The room was very warm - hot. Clerk did give me a fan - but I actually was sweaty. Because of this slept very poorly. The halls were cooler than the room
Room was dirty, tub was dirty, shower curtain was ripped, breakfast was old bread old cereal, no waffle batter. And i got bit in my sleep... bed bugs??
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.
They need to update their photos. I’ve included photos to show the stains on the towels, some kind of liquid running down the walls, the shower head coming out of the wall, and so much more. The lamp pic alone will make you wonder when the last time it was cleaned. It was quiet. The breakfast was simply mediocre. Expected more.
Dale
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Nicholas
Travelled with partner
30 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel overall was clean and had everything you needed. However, carpet was dirty and comforter stained. Worse of all bed and pillows were hard as rocks. I would still recommend to people on a budget.
Our 1st room was on the second floor and they did not have an elevator and the room was dirty and furniture was broken. They ended up giving us a room on the first floor which was in better condition but the furniture was dirty and there was poop on the bathroom wall.
The beds were not queen size beds. They were standard double. They were very hard and un comfortable. Would not stay here again
Tammy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Mark
27 May 2025
Mark
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Timothy
20 May 2025
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Janet, Denver
Travelled with family
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Proprietor was pleasant and helpful
Janet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
James
19 May 2025
James
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Chantel
18 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Computer didnt work. Air conditioner is more like a fan. And we were not able to connect to any internet. Breakfast is cereal or waffel. It was a lil ik but staff was very nice and that goes a long way.
The place wasnt bad for the price, but it definitely needs some actual cleaning done. The carpet needs cleaned desperately. The pool itself was decent but the bathroom/shower area was absolutely disgusting. The sheets/towels in the rooms were clean but were very worn out. The couch in the room should just go to the dumpster. The toilet and shower drained very slow. The breakfast was very basic and the milk was expired previous day. The yogurt had a couple days left. The food license had about a month left and i never saw the actual hotel license which is supposed to be posted in a visible location. But overall they need to actually clean the place. But was greatful for clean towels and bedding.