When you stay at Western Inn in Council Bluffs, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and CHI Health Center Omaha. .This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Creighton University and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bowlero Council Bluffs.
What's nearby
Bowlero Council Bluffs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 4 min drive - 5.1 miles
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 7 min drive - 8.6 miles
Creighton University - 9 min drive - 12.0 miles
CHI Health Center Omaha - 10 min drive - 10.3 miles
Getting around
Omaha Station - 10 min drive
Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Casey's - 6 min walk
Casey's - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
About this property
Western Inn
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.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
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 transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Western Inn Reviews
Reviews
5.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
I was traveling and had to check in very late. The front desk gentleman was kind and professional. The room I had was spacious, clean, and the bed was comfortable.
Kristi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Razaila
May 11, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay was good, tv was good bathtub could use an extra cleaning I have nothing else to say but okay and grateful things I just wished it let us know beforehand about the deposit fee :)
Staff was a little impersonal - not unfriendly, but not welcoming either. The check-in process seemed purely transactional. The hotel room itself was in disrepair - exposed carpet tacks; lamps without shades; facial tissue plugging up holes in walls; disconnected smoke alarms. The bed linens were clean, at least.
The hotel staff/owner was extremely rude and the tv didn’t work in the room and they didn’t want to change rooms. The my daughter noticed roaches in the bathroom and in the lobby by the food counters
Toilet seat not attached. Smoke detector not installed. Holes in walls. Handprints on headboard. Low water pressure. No hot water. Staff non responsive to concerns. Left after one night (reservation was for 5 nights).
Upon arrival to the hotel I was a little early for check in due to having a wedding and thankfully they were able to get me checked in even though it was early. My air conditioner was broken, my toilet did not flush, and my door handle was broken. I was not able to have a working toilet the entire time I was there even after letting them know it would not flush.
Everything was stained and gross, from the towels to the bedding. The breakfast offering was sad, the amenities were lacking, the experience was lackluster. We will not be staying here ever again.
We had to be moved from our first room due to no AC and very dirty room. The second was some better, but not good AC. The staff tried to help, but not very successfully. Breakfast was very minimal. Our room had no towels and no shower curtain. They did bring towels upon request. The pool had not been maintained and was unusable. Very poor experience.
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Matt
Mar 8, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and amenities for the price. I will definitely stay there again when in the area.
The room was in desperate need of repairs and maintenance. Smoke alarm was not installed and placed on top of tv stand. Carpets, sofa, and bed cover were stained. Holes in drywall in bathroom. Drain in tub was slow so after a 5 minute shower you were standing in 8 inches of water. Was asked for proof of ADA service dog but since there’s no documentation needed, I was forced to pay extra for my dog.
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Property was very clean and up kept. They had an a very good variety of books to choose from to read as well as travel brochures of local or near by attractions.