The breakfast food is worth traveling to and eating. I have been here twice and have not been…read moredisappointed. The team here is friendly and very professional. Cooks in the back hats off to them as well. I really like the newspaper articles on the way that displays the history of the restaurant. The food is very good and having fresh pineapple juice is even better.

5/5 Everything…read moreexceeded my expectations. From the complimentary private car picking us up and taking us to the airport. The 2 for 1 drinks at the bar - they literally handed me two espresso martinis. The hotel restaurant impressed me with every single dish. For Cedar Rapids, Iowa - I'm blown away. I might make a return trip just for the Oreo cheesecake.

I come to the University of Iowa twice a year to participate in an Alumni Advisory Board with the…read moreCollege of Engineering. We meet for dinner on a Thursday night and then participate in an all day meeting on Friday. I have found my entire volunteer effort to be rewarding and am grateful for this modest opportunity to give back to the College that was such a key piece of my long career. I'm happy to make the long trip from Northern Nevada, but there are expenses to consider. In particular, hotel space during the recent Homecoming weekend was both sparse and expensive. I planned for this by making my reservation (almost a year in advance) further away from Iowa City towards Cedar Rapids. At the time, the Hotel with the best combination of proximity (maybe 30 minutes away) and price was this Residence Inn by Marriott. The Hotel was easily accessible off (and on) the 33rd Avenue exit off I-380, with easy parking, and short drives to various dining options. I found the Lobby/Breakfast area to be comfortable and welcoming. The free hot breakfast was also more diverse and interesting than I've come to expect. During my 3-night stay, it was clear that other Hawkeye fans had the same idea, although we were in the minority to the various trades guest who were staying here. My room was very spacious and relaxing. I appreciated the division between bedroom and Livingroom, and a nice Kitchen. The showers were strong and hot, and with good Wi-Fi. My only quibbles were that the Livingroom was a little dark (even when fully lit) and I should have asked for maid service at least once within my 3-day stay. I'll be back in the Iowa City area next April and October. Room availability will probably be easier in Iowa City next Spring, but you just might find me here for the next Homecoming. Go Hawks!

This establishment has bugs, they insist they are contained to the bottom floor instead of having…read morethe whole place treated. They then asked for a review and were very unpleasant when I give my feedback. My room was dated and the couch was falling in, the tiles were chipped and cracked in bathroom and kitchen. Management was so rude, the employees are very nice and friendly but the manager treated us all poorly.

The room was spacious with a kitchenette and a nice big closet. The front desk gentleman was so…read morenice and friendly. The downfalls of the hotel is the cleanliness; the floors, sinks, elevator, everything you can tell haven't been cleaned for who knows how long. In our bathroom the hooks which I'm guessing are for towels are missing, the vanity hasn't been wiped down, and something as simple as the track of the closet could be vacuumed. We have a small child and I wasn't comfortable letting them crawl around in our room. In the kitchenette, the garbage disposal and under the sink smelled horrible, the dining room table had what looked like dust on it but not too sure, the dishwasher was running when we came which was fine. We are staying here a couple more times for a hockey tournament and I'm really hoping our rooms are cleaned better.

The Homewood Suites in Grand Rapids is very nice. We stayed there for a hockey tournament this past…read moreweekend. The hotel was very welcoming to the hockey families. There were two youth hockey teams staying there, so the set up a conference room for the kids to play knee hockey in. This was great for the kids and kept them from running the halls. The room we had was very nice. It was nice for relaxing in between games. The staff allowed the parents from both hockey clubs to gather in the breakfast area each night. It was very nice of them since the parents were pretty load when the St Louis Blues versus the Dallas Stars game was on tv. The hotel's breakfast was to be expected. I had their oatmeal and coffee. The robust coffee was very good and the woman working the dinning area was very nice. If I find myself in Grand Rapids again I would definitely stay here again. The room was very nice, plenty of hot water, and good staff.

Clean hotel with plenty free parking space. Large dining area. The complimentary breakfast was…read moredelicious: waffles, eggs, a protein (one night was bacon , the other sausage patties), oatmeal, cereal, fruit, coffee, etc. The kitchen employee responsible for the food as friendly and helpful. You could tell she enjoyed her job and was t bothered by you coming down to eat, even in the last 10 min of closing. Rooms were large and clean. No complaints. Will definitely stay again.

Newer hotel. Clean room. Had come here to go to Scrapmania and this hotel gave you a discount. Room…read morewas quiet, except at bedtime. Girls hockey team was staying there and there were several out in the hall just carrying on like girls do. But there is a quiet time policy from 10p-7a. I was not feeling well so we called to the desk. They took care of it right away so I got a good night's sleep. Breakfast was ok. Mind you I'm picky. They had western omelets and cheese omelets, sausage and patty links, pancake maker, yogurt, toppings, bagels, cereal, juice, milk and cinnamon rolls. I will tell you that Holiday Inn Express has the best pancakes. If you stay at one, and like pancakes, get them. I don't care for cheese omelets so I stopped at McDonald's to get some eggs. Staff is friendly. It is pet friendly.

We stayed here 12/5-12/7 with my son's hockey team, and after six years of travel hockey and…read morecountless hotel nights, this was truly one of the best experiences we've had. The hotel is clean, welcoming, and has great spaces for families to gather. The rooms are on the smaller side for a family of four, but they're thoughtfully designed and very functional. What really sets this place apart is the staff. Every team member we met was warm, genuine, and clearly committed to making guests feel taken care of. They handled our large group of energetic hockey players with incredible patience and professionalism--encouraging them to have fun, but also kindly guiding them to be respectful of other guests. Not once did anyone make us feel like a burden. A+ hospitality. We're already looking forward to staying here again.

Do not stay here! Rooms are disgusting and the sheets are not being changed in between guests.read more

BED BUGS!!!!!!!!!! Eaten all over my arm and head!!!!!! I specifically asked about bed bugs at…read morethe front desk because the place looked a little sketchy!! So ticked at these people!!

ALL staff were kind and accommodating. The two gentlemen on duty on what was to be our final night…read morewere understanding and responsive in getting us a decent rate when we needed to extend due to the hurricane blocking our return to our Florida home. Sorry, didn't get names, but I recall they were both south Asian. Housekeeping was great as well, following our wishes to the letter. Rooms were quiet and CLEAN! This clean, complete and well-maintained hotel exceeded expectations for the area at any price, but especially at the AARP special rates we found. Amenities and kind gracious treatment from all staff are noteworthy. Not perfect, as the eggs seemed leftover for days and the coffee half strength at breakfast; we ate out half our days there despite the bargain of its inclusion. Queen beds are the norm, with a slightly higher rate for kings. Also sorry the extensive free gym/sauna/spa will close next year, though. Missed having new editions of The Gazette the last few days, as it stopped on Monday. Still nice to have a print newspaper in this day and age! PLEASE retire the brown, wrinkled fruit and empty stale coffee carafes in the front lobby. We've stayed before, and were grateful to see the standards hadn't slipped in the 7 years since!

Place seems to be in renovation mode -- Renovations were going on, so it looked messy. Nothing…read moreavailable to use( pool, work out room, business center). Staff is really great and very professional -- great check in process... quick and efficient. Room was clean but had an overpowering perfume / air freshener scent when I walked in. Only major problem was its located close to the train tracks...train is very loud and goes by all hours.

Alright my 2nd hotel on this work trip with no Curtain to block the streets lights and morning sun!…read moreWTF. Room was fair, tvs did not fully work. Location is decent by highway. Floor of room not entirely clean, but I can manage. Free parking. But those damn curtains..... Water pressure: B- Heat: A

This was such a disgusting hotel. The bed cover was soiled. The tub and tile had mold and there…read morewere crumbs on the stools at the counter. After seeing the room we demanded our card be reimbursed. They gave us a receipt and then as soon as we left they charged us again. The help was very incompetent and had no clue about customer service. Save yourself time and don't book here! If it was possible I would rate it a negative 2 stars!

Had late check in, was given a room that was way down the hall and dirty. We requested handicap and…read moreon the first floor. Then after addressing the problem the only place available was up a large set of stairs. Getting to that room the room was clean. But the towels left some room to be desired in terms of cleanliness. And the fire detector in our room was dropped down without batteries. Not exactly safe. Brought to the managers attention and they said that we stayed so no discounts would be given to make up for our rough time late at night. Not bad for super cheap in Iowa but not the best if your looking for a good daytime service.

Kelley has a sparkling clean kennel with a great indoor and outdoor setup that keeps all the dogs…read moresafe and secure. It's great she and Tim live on site. She takes great care to listen to your dog's needs and takes really excellent care of them. Highly recommend!!

I knew the moment I met Kelley that my pets would be in good hands. Kelley has amazing…read morecommunication both through e-mail prior to their stay and through text message doing during their stay. The kennel space is spectacular! Clean, organized, safe and secure! Prior to the stay the tour was a great idea to prepare for their arrival. We did a staycation for our pets to make sure it was a good fit, and to no surprise our pets loved it! I highly recommend Dog Paws Boarding Resort to anyone who needs their fur kids to be loved, cared, and played with while away.