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A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, a small table with a plant, and a projection screen displaying a purple abstract pattern.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

1.8 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Eric

RM360

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with patterned chairs.

A living room with four purple and grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a small side table.

2. Countryside Inn & Suites

2.2 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Diane

RM241

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled flooring and large windows.

A buffet setup with waffle makers, syrup dispensers, and various food items.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white and brown bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a vending machine, and a reception desk.

3. Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

2.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

John

RM306

RM343 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Two arcade machines, one labeled 'Jurassic Park Arcade' and the other 'Fast & Furious Arcade,' in a room with carpet flooring.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a red truck parked in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a dining area with a chair and table.

4. Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

1.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Christine

RM292

RM327 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirror reflecting the equipment.

A motel with a sign indicating free wifi, a parking lot with several vehicles, and a building with a blue-lit upper level.

5. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

2.3 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Troy

RM259

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, a small trash bin, and a bed in the background.

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a window with a view of the outside.

A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

A clean, well-lit lobby with a tiled floor, a black rug, and a door labeled "STAIRS".

6. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

1.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Donna

RM240

RM293 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a microwave, a lamp, and a TV.

A restaurant with a vending machine, tables, chairs, and a kitchen area.

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, a plant, and a coffee machine.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

2.7 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Sophie

RM179

RM200 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a waiting area.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a toilet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a lamp.

A Western Inn building with a sign, windows, and air conditioning units.

8. Western Inn

2.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Melissa

RM237

RM265 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large screen displaying the menu.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a food service counter.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Paige

RM375

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with a no diving sign, poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

10. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

3.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Tanya

RM352

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and a wine rack filled with bottles to the right.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

11. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

6.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Melanie

RM1,016

RM1,210 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Council Suites' sign, a 'Manager on Duty' sign, and a check-in/out schedule.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a clean, tiled floor.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, doors on both sides, and a sign indicating room number 101.

12. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

4.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Christerfer

RM275

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance under a covered area, surrounded by brick buildings.

A modern lobby with a blue geometric wall, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small table.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk lamp, and a painting on the wall.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

3.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Thomas

RM384

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a red rope barrier.

A greenhouse with a glass roof, various plants, and a water feature.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A large, historic stone building with a turret and arched windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

14. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

7.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Timothy

RM409

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A bar area with a television mounted above the bar, a shelf with bottles, and two blue bar stools.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.8 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Mintesinot

RM406

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A row of treadmills in a gym with a large mirror and a motivational quote on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view.

16. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

6.3 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

James

RM411

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel with a large outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, and a well-maintained garden area.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, and large windows.

A restaurant with booths and tables, each with candles and glasses.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a building with fire escapes, a round table, and two chairs.

17. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

9.7 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Jaden

RM612

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "CANDLEWOOD SUITES".

A modern hotel reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a large decorative wall piece, and a LENDING LOCKER sign on the left.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a wooden table and chairs, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a laundry area with washers and dryers.

18. Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

6.3 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Rick and Teresa

RM340

RM399 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A reception desk with a geometric wall design and a sunset view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television.

19. Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown

7.3 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Karen

RM408

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with a central staircase, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with yellow flowers, and a distinctive sculpture.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a potted plant.

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

4.7 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Dan

RM417

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to RailsWest Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Countryside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,449 reviews	View
Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs	7.6 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs	7.4 Good 1,014 reviews	View
Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80	7.2 Good 117 reviews	View

Top RailsWest Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night while traveling east. Solid place to stay and would do so again. Second time staying at a MyPlace - gonna look for more to stay at as I travel."

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

8/10 Good

"The elevator down from our floor didn't work, but it did work going up. Button wasn't working. Otherwise, everything was clean and well maintained. Good experience and convenient parking (if you pay extra)."

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The decor was nice. It looked like it had a recent remodel. The main entryway was set up nicely, and there was coffee available in the morning. The room was also tastefully decorated and very clean."

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy beds, good breakfast buffet"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

10/10 Excellent

"1. Really good breakfast with actual eggs, sausage, fried potatoes, and waffles maker with big chunky strawberry sauce, syrup and whipped cream. 2. The pool room is very warm for our kids to go in and even have towels there for you to use too. 3. Have luggage carts for you to transport your luggages to your room, less carry your stuff."

Countryside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"It was a beautiful motel, really liked how the lobby was set, was just disappointing that there was no fitness center, after reading that there was one, other than that everything was great!!"

Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

8/10 Good

"The area the hotel was in was a little "eh", but the hotel itself was nice. I appreciated the fitness center, which was clean and had a nice elliptical machine. The staff was nice...I very much appreciated the kindness of the woman working the breakfast area! Oh, and I'm always grateful when staff is kind enough to put me by an exit, which makes things easier with my dog."

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"The room is spacious and clean . The breakfast has good selections . The location is accessible . The price is reasonable . Plenty of free self parking ."

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"Under renovations"

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Squirrel Cage Jail

7.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Squirrel Cage Jail during your travels in Council Bluffs. Add the area's casinos or shops to your travel plans.

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Historic General Dodge House

7.8/10 (37 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Historic General Dodge House during your travels in Council Bluffs. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Union Pacific Railroad Museum

8.2/10 (83 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Union Pacific Railroad Museum during your trip to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Bayliss Park

7.8/10 (58 reviews)

Bayliss Park is just one of the places to see in Council Bluffs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or casinos to your travel plans.

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Bowlero Council Bluffs

You can take time to visit Bowlero Council Bluffs during your travels to Council Bluffs. Visit the casinos and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Mid-America Center

8.4/10 (350 reviews)

Catch an event at Mid-America Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Joe's Karting

7.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Joe's Karting during your travels to Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Western Historic Trails Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Western Historic Trails Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around RailsWest Railroad Museum?

RailsWest Railroad Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Council Bluffs known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to RailsWest Railroad Museum?

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from RailsWest Railroad Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Countryside Inn & Suites and Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to RailsWest Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from RailsWest Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near RailsWest Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near RailsWest Railroad Museum.

What can I see and do near RailsWest Railroad Museum?

The Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum and Union Pacific Railroad Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Orpheum Theater, Squirrel Cage Jail and Durham Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Stir Cove, Ruth Sokolof Theater and The Apollon.

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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

2. Countryside Inn & Suites

3. Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

4. Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

5. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

6. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

8. Western Inn

9. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

10. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

11. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

12. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

14. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

16. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

17. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

18. Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

19. Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

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Top RailsWest Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Countryside Inn & Suites

Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

Other attractions near RailsWest Railroad Museum

Squirrel Cage Jail

Historic General Dodge House

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Bayliss Park

Bowlero Council Bluffs

Mid-America Center

Joe's Karting

Western Historic Trails Center

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