This has the be the loudest hotel I've ever stayed in, and I travel about 200 days a year for work…read more It's so ridiculous that they actually have a sign in your room saying a train comes through and they give you ear plugs to help with the noise....but it still wakes you up. Never in my life have I come across something so ridiculous! On top of that there is a main road that goes in front of the hotel and it sounds like a mix of NASCAR and a monster truck rally going on. The beds are also tiny, I got 2 twin sized beds...I don't think they are even double sized. My childhood bed was bigger than these. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the loudest hotel I've ever stayed at. If you value sleep and a quiet room do NOT book this hotel.

Great hotel in the heart of downtown. Clean quiet rooms with a restaurant on the inside call 350,…read moreand it's on the 16th floor. Friendly folks and plenty of places to eat. Now, not many shops open on Sunday and downtown was like a ghost town. Hopefully it picks up during the week. If in the area give it a try.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Such a nice hotel. Friendly staff and fairly clean. I stayed here for four nights and have no…read morecomplaints. Definitely recommend!

I stayed here last Saturday night after attending the Iowa - Purdue homecoming game in Iowa City…read more I was here because hotel rooms in Cedar Rapids were way cheaper over this big college football weekend than closer to campus. +/- - Relatively small and dark Lobby area. - Storage facility view from the room's window. PROS - Easy access from I-380. - Free parking - Close to The Map Room, a restaurant favorite downtown. - A surprising good free hot breakfast. - Large comfortable and clean room. - Nice price - Friendly and helpful staff

Met here for a family event, staff was courteous and helpful. Environment was clean and bright…read more Room was cared for appropriately with no concerns.

This hotel was really nice, conveniently located in town, and had such kind employees! The indoor…read morepool was awesome for my kind to swim and a great snack selection at the front. It's located near plenty of food options and stores if you need anything. Our room was really clean and very nice. We had one king bed and a pullout couch bed that worked perfect for us. I would definitely stay here again!

Charged a 150.00 out of town fee when I live in Cedar Rapids less than 15 miles away from the…read morehotel. Did not see this anywhere on the website.

I stayed here on a work trip recently. The location is not great for nearby eateries within walking…read moredistance, but it is right off the highway for easy access. The hotel staff was friendly from check in to check out. The room was very spacious and the layout was really great! There is an entry way with a large closet on one side and large bathroom on the other. The bed faced the windows and there was a large desk behind the bed with plenty of space to spread out. King sized bed was comfortable. Large TV with smart streaming options and a mini bar area with coffee pot, microwave and mini-fridge. Water pressure was good, temperature nice and hot, towels fluffy and large enough to encircle a normal sized human. AC worked really well in the room and it was hot out so that was nice to come back to. I ordered coffee and breakfast my first morning which took longer than expected, but the food was tasty. Coffee left a lot to be desired.

Everyone is very friendly and hospitable. Wonderful large lobby for sitting and a restaurant. We…read moreplayed Play Nine with our son at a restaurant table later that evening. Played in the pool with our grandson in the afternoon. Our server was really friendly for dinner and the food was pretty good. Large grassy lawn for dogs out back. Very dog friendly. Although I would hope they would clean the poop for a $75 pet fee. So disappointing these hotels let us bring our pets and some people don't bother cleaning after their pets. It's so rude to the next dog owner. And to the establishment. I would raise the fee too. But then I would clean up after irresponsible dog owners so the next people don't have to risk stepping in it. Other than that it was the perfect stay. They really make you feel at home.

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

I stay loyal to Marriott but this was very average. Walls had some stains, showers had mildew in…read morethe corners. The beds were comfortable but the thermostat in my room did not work and I was hot both nights of my stay. The entrance appears to be remodeled and they had a nice area with free breakfast. Staff was really friendly. Very reasonably priced and didn't have high expectations overall but there needs to be some upgrades to the rooms.

Staff were nice, the bedding was clean but our room was overall not kept up. It looked like the…read moreroom wasn't clean, even though I was told a manager had cleaned it prior. There was a used washcloth, and although we had towels, I had to get clean washcloths at the front desk because our room hadn't been stocked with them. The ground had crumbs everywhere and was sticky in spots, the tissue box was not refilled, and there was a used bottle of Diet Coke in the night stand drawer. As far as the cleanliness of the bathroom, it was good, but needed things fixed. The mirror over light was burnt out, the mirror was cracked and was "fixed" with boxing tape, and the rubber seal for the shower door was torn at the bottom, so water would leak on the floor outside of the shower. If anyone gets room 306, hopefully it will be in a better condition than what I had.