Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.4 (743 reviews)
1420 Cuming Street , Omaha , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean and fun for kids
Friendly staff
Cons:
Mold in rooms
High price for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.48
Reports of mold in rooms and areas not well maintained.
Service
8.45
Overall positive experiences with staff noted despite some issues.
Location
8.49
Convenient location close to restaurants and shopping.
Room Quality
7.44
Mixed reviews, with some features being decent but issues like mold reported.
Amenities
7.47
Waterpark amenities were disappointing for some guests, with equipment issues noted.
Value for Money
6.93
High price compared to what was offered, with no free breakfast.
Food and Beverage
5.98
High costs for breakfast criticized, impacting overall value.
Overall Experience
7.95
Overall enjoyment noted but marred by specific issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:39

Property Description

Indulge in Convenience with Free Shuttle Services

Luxurious Amenities for a Relaxing Stay

Stay Fit and Energized with 24-Hour Fitness Center

Experience comfort and convenience at the Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown-Airport. With free shuttle services to Eppley Airfield, a thrilling indoor water park, and an on-site restaurant, this hotel ensures a memorable stay. Unwind in guestrooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-refrigerators. Keep up with your fitness routine at the 24-hour fitness center available anytime. Book now for a delightful stay in Omaha, Nebraska!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

For any room including breakfast: the rate includes a coupon redeemable for breakfast in the hotel restaurant.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 743 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.48
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 6.93
Food and Beverage: 5.98
Overall Experience: 7.95
5
573shanap Family
4
Money over Safety
Pros:

Spent a Wednesday and Thursday night at this hotel in late August. I was traveling with my 10 yr old daughter, so I chose it specifically for the water park which my daughter enjoyed. Every staff member I encountered was professional and kind. My problem arose during the early morning of our last night. An unnoticed water leak in the ceiling created a puddle of water on the floor sometime during the night. When I woke up around 2am to use the bathroom I slipped and fell. Hurting my left hip and lower back. I tried to call the front desk but the phone in the room didn’t work. I notified the front desk attendant when I was checking out at 8 am he stated that the room I was assigned never should have been rented. I called and spoke to the GM as soon as I got in my car. I asked for an incident report and a full refund, but have yet to receive either. After reading other guest reviews it seems there have been ongoing issues with the plumbing at this particular hotel.

2026-08-29 via Tripadvisor
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Brianna family_with_children us
10
I would stay again
Pros:

The water park

Cons:

That’s the room was dirty underneath the bed

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Kela solo_traveller us
4
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple us
3
I would stay again and would 10/10 recommend to everyone not to stay here either
Cons:

We had to switch rooms by my request due to heavy paint fumes as they painted in this room earlier in the day with ZERO extra ventilation. Then we tried to get extra things for the next room like pillows and blankets. We were unable to Parking is a joke like big time joke. Tried speaking to the manager and she refused to talk to me many times. Finally Marcus made the deal. He got us a room so no one had to sleep in the worlds worst pull out couch. He deserves a managerial position. Eddie also tried hard. I need a refund on my down graded rooms. Which I’m sure I’ll never see.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Ross extended_group us
5
Pros:

Beds

Cons:

Water park chlorine was so bad couldn't use arcade have games didnt work

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Jessica Smith solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the bar tender and the burger place , Jason , was amazing!! The hotel was right by the venue so we got to just walk. Very clean and quiet

Cons:

That we had to walk around back to get in after the show. However , I understand

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Larissa family_with_children us
5
Probably wouldn’t stay again but we enjoyed the waterpark.
Pros:

The waterpark was fun, but definitely dated and not very clean. Enjoyed the free coffee.

Cons:

The facility overall was pretty rundown. The waterpark is great but again, run down. The breakfast buffet was a joke, for $15 per person. It should be included in the cost. Hardly any staff around to help out.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Larson family_with_children us
2
We would not recommend.
Pros:

There was nothing we loved about this hotel. We wanted a hotel with a pool for our kids.

Cons:

1. They gym had all of their treadmills, stair stepper, and elliptical out of order. Nothing worked. 2. The mattresses, pillows and comforters were not very comfortable...woke up with a back ache both days. 3. The pool area pictures online were a lot different than in person. 4. Hotel wasn't very clean. 5. I went to get coffee in the lobby one morning and most of the creamer was gone and lids were empty. Literally dug around under the coffee stand and found lids for myself while the manage was walking around on her phone. 6. The arcade games ate multiple quarters...some of the games worked. 7. The air conditioner was loud. 8. It sounded like someone was running upstairs above our heads until late into the night. We will choose somewhere else next time.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lessie solo_traveller us
4
Will never stay there again.
Cons:

I was very disappointed. The floors in my room weren't clean. The elevators weren't clean. The guy in the restaurant had to wait on all customers, cook, serve, cash out, and run the yogurt shop. I left at 7:30 the next morning, parked in the front because they wanted to charge me to park in the back. Loading my car the front door was locked had to go through the restaurant to get back into the hotel. One tv in my room was unplugged. The other one the remote didn't work, therefore I had to listen to a spanish station all night never could switch channels. My stay was very uncomfortable. I did take a picture of crumbs left on the side of the table.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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zachary couple us
6
Good for a night.
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

The property is definitely showing its age. Seems like it needs an upgrade and a deep cleaning in many areas of the property.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children us
4
It was ok
Pros:

Waterpark was great

Cons:

Phone in room didn't work bathtub was dirty sofa bed was broken lobby bathroom was unusable

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
P
phantomtravler Family Minnesota
2
Find somewhere else
Pros:

Less than desirable. Female at check in was very rude, could not get housekeeping to service our room during multiple night stay, restaurant was understaffed, however he was very friendly, ice cream shop was very over priced.
If the staff and housekeeping was more pleasant and willing to help, price is worth it, but when staff is rude and can’t get housekeeping, it just makes it seem like a joke for what you pay.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Jamee Lee couple us
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Nathanael solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Cindy family_with_children us
7
Pros:

It was nice

Cons:

That they pay for parking lot , there were alot of homeless around didn’t really feel safe

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
K
Knudsen family_with_children us
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lauren solo_traveller us
6
Great Waterpark. Scrappy Burger.
Pros:

The Waterpark was a blast!

Cons:

The pull out bed was uncomfortable and unfortunately broken. Also the Burger place in the lobby was all frozen food, Not worth the $$$.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Megan family_with_children us
2
NOT WORTH THE PRICE!!!
Pros:

Short drive to zoo

Cons:

Rooms reeked of smoke (hotel claimed they were a smoke free hotel), windows opened up to balcony that connected to every room on that floor had no locks on them.

Had to pay for parking.
Waterpark was a joke. Holes in the floor of the kids area.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
B
Brandi family_with_children us
1
Awful and I’m posting your scam everywhere in social media
Pros:

Nothing you ripped me off and you are nothing but a scam reported every thing to the federal trade commission since you ripped me off

Cons:

Everything including jacking UP YOUR PRICE TO $506 5 FKN TIMES TOO MUCH - YOU HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO EVERYTHING I CAN THINK OF

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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edward solo_traveller us
9
It was a great location near everything we did. Never touched my car in 5 days
Pros:

Location, staff was great; comfortable

Cons:

Wouldn't give me a folio upon leaving. Said it was your responsibility. So can I get a receipt from you?

2026-06-17 via Nuitee