OverviewThis property is situated west of the Omaha city centre and is a 1-minute drive from Interstate 80. Located within a business park area and offering same-day dry cleaning and a business centre, this hotel is well suited for business travellers.
All rooms are smoke free and include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a TV with pay-per-view movies, a desk, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a trouser press, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Suites at this property provide more spacious accommodations and also include a jetted tub and a sofabed. Accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast is served from 6 am to 9:30 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10 am on weekends. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, a business centre, guest laundry facilities, same-day dry cleaning service, an ice machine and safe deposit boxes.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is about 13 minutes away by car. The city centre area is about a 15-minute drive away and features the Orpheum Theatre, the Old Market, the CenturyLink Centre Omaha, S.J Stadium and the Omaha Children's Museum.
The Millard Airport (MIQ) is 7 minutes away by car, while the Eppley Airfield (OMA) is about a 20- to 30-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 10, 2014: Pet policy and free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests praised room cleanliness and the customer service they received.
The rooms were often described as clean and generally comfortable, while a couple of reviewers found the beds comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service. One guest said that the front desk agents "will go out of their way to make sure you have what you need during your stay."
A few reviewers found the location convenient for accessing I-80.
Several guests praised the food and selection at the free breakfast, while one reviewer thought that this location served a breakfast that was "slightly better than the average HIE". However, a few reviewers had concerns about the breakfast (see below for more details).
A couple of reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable, but other guests disagreed (see below).
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests thought that the room interiors were somewhat dated and one reviewer specifically mentioned that the decor made the room seem dark.
As mentioned above, there were mixed reviews about the breakfast. A few reviewers complained that hot and cold items at the free breakfast were not frequently replenished.
A couple of guests thought that the room rates were too expensive.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4 out of 5, with 84% of 31 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #53 out of 70 hotels in Omaha, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 27 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 10, 2014 to verify some information.