Comfort Inn Express Shenandoah

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (74 reviews)
108 N Fremont st., Shenandoah, Iowa, 51601 , Shenandoah , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpfulness of staff
Breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
4.43
Multiple reviews indicated dirty conditions, such as dirty rooms and a breakfast area with roaches.
Service
9.4
Several reviews mentioned helpful staff and management that responds quickly to issues.
Location
8.94
The location was described as off the beaten path, which some may prefer, but it's not ideal for everyone.
Room Quality
5.39
Many reports of run-down conditions, bad AC, and a general need for updates.
Amenities
6.42
Limited amenities such as no ice machine and lacking basic features like glasses in the room.
Value for Money
8.38
Overall feel that the pay does not match the quality of the hotel experience.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Positive mentions of breakfast options, despite some complaints about cleanliness.
Overall Experience
8.4
Mixed feelings with some aspects being satisfactory while others were quite disappointing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 09:17

Property Description

Indoor Pool and Complimentary Breakfast
Relax in the indoor pool and start your day with a delicious complimentary continental breakfast served daily.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from amenities like a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and free self-parking during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodations
Feel at home in our guestrooms featuring microwaves, complimentary wireless internet, and other convenient amenities offered.

Book your stay at Comfort Inn Express Shenandoah for a delightful experience near various attractions and amenities!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 74 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.43
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 5.39
Amenities: 6.42
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Daniel
10
Nice stop and off the beaten path!
Pros:

Travel without a hotel destination, I can always find a hotel somewhere through Hotels.com on my phone app., this was a great place to stop and not too crowded! Had a small swimming pool and a hot breakfast! Nice customer relations!

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Chad
2
Pros:

Staff was very unaccommodating and unfriendly, the place was dirty run down in very much need of some updates it doesn't even have an ice machine the pool is disgusting and not maintained air conditioners don't work worst hotel I've ever stayed in and I will never stay there again

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
8
Pros:

Meet my needs for the stay.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Suzette
10
Pros:

The manager and staff are always very helpful. The meet the clients always go above and beyond. Excellent staff.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Donna friends
2
Pros:

Terrible place to stay. It was not marked as a Comfort Inn. In fact I don’t think there was any signage. Rooms were dirty. Breakfast area had roaches crawling on the counters. Would not recommend.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
C
Chris
4
Pros:

Crap hole
dirty
no blankets
Came back in the afternoon and door was unlocked
Would not recommend

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Suzette
10
Pros:

If you have a problem or something is wrong management is quick to fix it. The bed was very comfortable. They do have a breakfast unfortunately i leave out for work before it is served. But it smells delicious. Everyone is very friendly.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Earl friends
6
Pros:

The bathtub/shower had been repaired in a very poor manner. The smoke detector was hanging from the ceiling by it's wires. The safety door lock was broken.

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
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Inez
2
Pros:

When I was looking for a hotel this one was rated "Very good" 8.2 so I expected it to be OK. It was not. When we checked in the room we were given was hot and dark and dirty. The A/C was blowing hot air (it was 90 degrees outside), the entry light was not working and at first we could not see the state of the room. We left our luggage in the room while we went to meet family. When we returned the room was still not cool. The desk person did offer to give us a different room; we declined the offer. We went to another hotel - the last room in town. We did not demand a refund as the desk person had told us he had only worked there for ten days and had had a hard time checking us in. I don't believe any of this was his fault. Yes, I believe we are owed a refund.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Doug
6
Pros:

No ice machine on premises. No cups or glasses in room for water or coffee.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Janice family
2
Pros:

Be careful booking with Expedia. Sent us to wrong location. No reservation there. We were reserved at a different hotel. Address on site was not correct. What a mess!! Very frustrating and can’t get money back.

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Could have been better
Pros:

The motel obviously has low income tenants living there.
Older property and not really updated.
An example: The toilet was an elongated style with a round toilet seat that did not cover the porcelain completely. Yuck! Especially for a female.
The fiberglass bathtub was dirty looking but I think it was just stained . I feel I would have had to wear flip flops so my feet wouldn't touch the the bottom of the tub, had I used it.
The white microwave & refrigerator were both a dingy yellow. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were completely flat and hard.
I feel I was way overcharged. I paid almost $78 for 1 night, in a small town. Definitely not worth it.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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shawn
10
Pros:

I've stayed there 3 different times when coming back to visit Iowa. The staff up front at the desk very approachable always takecare of me. The pool is up and running and the air conditioning feels great.

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
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Lisa
10
Pros:

Excellent front desk staff and responsive staff and professional staff and going beyond his duty to make customers happy.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
L
Lisa
8
Pros:

Needs to have emergency rooms available.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Natalie friends
6
Pros:

needs better care, upgrading

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Tony
10
Pros:

Taken care of during check in . Older motel but they are slowly updating everything. Clean rooms

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
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Christi family_with_children
10
Pros:

Can’t wait to go back. Kids love the pool.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Christi family_with_children
10
Pros:

Great stay.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Christi family_with_children
10
Pros:

Great stay! Great pool. Clean rooms.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee