Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Rapids NE - Marion by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (23 reviews)
5993 Carlson Way , Marion , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Hot, fresh breakfast
Convenient location
Well kept property
Cons:
Room AC failure and temperature/control issues
Pool could be warmer
Breakfast buffet missing bacon (suggestion)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Explicitly noted as clean, well kept and very nice in the reviews.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and very helpful.
Location
9
Mentioned as close to family and convenient to food, gas and other amenities.
Room Quality
7.2
Generally well kept but suffered an AC failure on the second night and temperature/control issues (had to use a fan; temp stuck at ~62).
Amenities
8
Amenities are present (pool, breakfast) but pool was noted as cooler than desired.
Value for Money
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast described as hot and fresh; minor suggestion to add bacon to the buffet.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall positive impressions ('Underbar', 'Nice property and staff') despite the isolated room AC issue.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:31

Property Description

Convenient Location
Discover the perfect balance of comfort and convenience at our hotel in Marion, Iowa. With easy access to Paramount Theatre and Eastern Iowa Airport, your stay will be stress-free.

Modern Accommodations
Relax and unwind in our contemporary rooms and suites, equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. From plush bedding to sleek workspaces, we have everything you need for a relaxing retreat.

Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Start your day off right with our complimentary hot breakfast buffet, featuring a variety of delicious options to satisfy every palate. Enjoy a hearty meal before heading out to explore all that Marion and Cedar Rapids have to offer.

Book now and experience exceptional hospitality at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Rapids NW - Marion.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Johar • solo_traveller • se
10
Underbar
Pros:

Clean, friendly

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • us
7
Nice property and staff.
Pros:

The breakfast was hot and fresh. The location was close to our family in Marion. And everything we needed was close. Food, gas etc. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Put bacon on the breakfast buffet. LOL. Pool could be a little warmer. It was very unfortunate the air in our room went out second night. We did get a fan which helped. They got it going for third night, but was set on 62 continues fan . Then you could not adjust the temp or shut it off, so I had to manual shut it off in the mild of the night. Like sleeping in a beer cave.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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michelle • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

Well kept and very nice

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
9
Pros:

Extremely clean and newly renovated

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Armando • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Rushing • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Augustin • couple • us
7
Go On
Pros:

I like the treatment

Cons:

No Netflix

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • couple • us
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Mullins • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • us
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Kristy • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Juliann • couple • us
9
Good value, friendly staff.
Pros:

Good complimentary breakfast. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed and pillows

Cons:

The outside of the building needs some repairs.

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie
10
Pros:

Breakfast was great and I loved having the free laundry facility when my stay was unexpectedly extended. Thanks to the front desk staff for accommodating my needs! The bed is somewhat uncomfortable, but I keep coming back!

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Athena
10
Pros:

many dining options to choose from within a quick walking distance and very quiet area

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • us
10
Pros:

The hotel was very clean. The staff was very nice and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Erik Brandon • family
10
Pros:

Staff was friendly and accommodating. A great property!

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Mindee • couple • us
8
Pros:

Easy on and off interstate.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ronna • family_with_children • us
4
Won't stay again
Pros:

It was very close to the baseball park where the tournament was. Breakfast was fine.

Cons:

When we entered the room the bed was so poorly made and sloppy that I actually thought that it was leftover from the previous guest. I looked really closely and decided that the sheets were clean but then it made me think to look all around the room for cleanliness. The main part of the room and bathroom was clean but all around the edges were dirty. Clearly it was cleaned in a hurry without care. I feel like for $300 per night we should have had a nicely made bed and a completely clean room. Also for the price I thought we should have a coffee maker in the room. We won't stay there again.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Morgan Marie • family
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and awesome staff

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee