Avid Hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area by IHG

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Avid
9 (385 reviews)
645 America Drive SW, , IA , Cedar Rapids , US
+1 319-826-3283

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and well maintained
Friendly, welcoming staff and airport pickup
Good breakfast with multiple options (including milk alternatives)
Coffee available at all times
Close to the airport / convenient for travelers
Nice pool and modern property
Cons:
Perceived as overpriced / value concerns
Noisy AC or thermostat issues in some rooms
Bathroom light problems and limited outlets
No drinks available in pool area and occasional towel-service delays
No in-room microwaves and limited gluten-free food options
Some staff delay or backroom unavailability when busy

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple reviews repeatedly note rooms were very clean, smelled fresh, and well maintained.
Service
9.5
Staff frequently described as very friendly and welcoming with excellent airport pickup; some isolated slow service and backroom delays (towels, check-in/requests).
Location
10
Several guests noted the hotel is conveniently close to the airport and suitable for travelers.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated for many guests, but some reported noisy AC, limited outlets, an awkward bathroom light, and one cramped room.
Amenities
9
Good coffee available regularly and a pleasant pool; missing pool-area drink options, no in-room microwaves, and occasional towel service delays noted.
Value for Money
7
Several guests explicitly called the hotel overpriced or a little pricey and reported rate issues when booking/altering reservations.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast received positive mentions for variety, milk alternatives, oatmeal and turkey sausage; some complaints about bland eggs and lack of gluten-free options.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is positive with many guests saying they'd return or recommend due to cleanliness and friendly staff, tempered by pricing and a few room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:26

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Convenient Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience at Avid Hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area. State-of-the-Art Fitness Center available for guests looking to stay active. Enjoy seamless travel with Airport Transfers and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs. Stay connected with complimentary High-Speed WiFi throughout the property.

Well-Appointed Rooms for a Relaxing Stay
Unwind in our modern rooms equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Rest peacefully on premium bed linen and towels provided for your comfort.

Near Major Attractions and Transportation
Explore nearby attractions like Paramount Theatre and Kinnick Stadium. With The Eastern Iowa Airport just 2 km away, your travels are made easy. Book your stay now for a memorable experience at Avid Hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area, an IHG Hotel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CID

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 385 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Everett • family_with_children • us
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Jerilyn • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Room was very clean, we arrived late at night, had fast friendly service to our room.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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stephanie • couple • us
8
Very friendly staff! Comfortable lobby. My people played cards down there and the staff was very welcoming towards it. E
Pros:

It was very welcoming. Even first thing walking into the lobby. Clean and comfortable

Cons:

No drinks in the pool area.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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wallerich • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • extended_group • us
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Janette • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • co
10
Agradable ! El servicio al aeropuerto excelente!
Pros:

Ya he estado 2 veces y me ha gustado mucho; el personal que nos recibió muy atento. Nos recogió en el aeropuerto después de dejar el vehículo

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Nilson • couple • us
8
Limpio cómodo exeoente atención
Pros:

Limpio cómodo

Cons:

Solo comentarios positivos

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Ollie • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • family_with_children • us
9
Would definitely stay again!
Pros:

The hotel was clean, smelled fresh, staff greeted you as you walked in. Breakfast had multiple options including milk alternatives.

Cons:

Everything was great. Only suggestion-microwaves in the rooms.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
8
We were happy with our stay at AVID
Pros:

I appreciated the oatmeal, the turkey sausage (not pork or beef), the coffee. It was well maintained.

Cons:

The eggs did not have a lot of flavor.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Marcia • couple • us
5
This place was way overpriced.
Pros:

Room was clean. Breakfast was okay.

Cons:

Thermostat didn't work. Room cramped. Any and all problems put off by staff as being unaddressable because we'd booked through a third party (Booking.com)--while Booking.com claimed the hotel was responsible, not them. We had to change our reservation by one day, which made our already-too-high room rate leap to a ridiculously-high total.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean, very friendly staff. Great pool great coffee

Cons:

Air conditioner fan was really noisy. I ended up shutting it off at night so I could sleep

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Thompson • family_with_children • us
10
It was great.
Pros:

Close to airport. Very clean. Great breakfast. Coffee is available at all times.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Sheri • couple • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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mbolden • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

It was clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The breakfast was very good and plentiful.

Cons:

The room needed more outlets for our things to charge, and the bathroom light was very difficult to operate.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Heide • family_with_children • us
6
It was an overpriced place to stay.
Cons:

Light in bathroom came on any time you entered. Turned off while I was in the shower . Had to get out of the shower to wave my arms turn it back on.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Laurie Robinson • family_with_children • us
6
Nice room, employees friendly, busy, and or missing.
Pros:

Didn't have gluten free food at all. Nothing special about any of the food. A monster, sports drinks, and juice were costly.

Cons:

We asked for towels at pool 3 times. Finally got 15 minutes later. Employees were friendly but in backroom a lot. Tried to pay for a sports drink. No one came from backroom. Mentioned subject the next morning. I paid at that time.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee