Iowa Hotels
A motel is a public lodging establishment for automobile travelers. Motels have traditionally differed from hotels in that the former have facilities for free parking on the premises, are seldom more than three stories high, and offer occupants direct access to rooms without having to pass through a lobby. Motels are also generally smaller and farther away from urban areas, and they offer fewer services than hotels.
The distinction between motels and hotels, however, is very difficult to make, especially in the case of the so-called motor hotels, which combine the characteristics of both types of establishment. In the 1980s and 90s, some midrange motels began to offer suite accommodations and other features once found only in hotels. Motels can be seen as logical heirs to the earlier American public houses. Just as the inn was suited to 18th-century horse travel, and the hotel was suited to 19th-century railroad travel, the modern motel is suited to mass automobile travel on 21st-century expressways.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) classifies motels as a limited service lodging type with the following definition: "A low-rise or multistory establishment offering limited public and recreational facilities." Motels or Motor Lodges offer accommodations in low-rise structures with rooms easily accessible to parking (which is usually free). Properties have outdoor entry and small, functional lobbies. Service is often limited, and dining may not be offered in lower-rated motels and lodges. Shops and businesses are found only in higher-rated properties, as are bellhops, room service, and restaurants serving three meals daily.
A limited-service motel is traditionally a One-Star or Two-Star lodging. At a One-Star motel, guests can expect to find a clean, comfortable lodging that commonly serves a complimentary continental breakfast. A Two-Star motel is also clean and comfortable but has expanded amenities, such as a full-service restaurant, business center, and fitness center. These services may have limited staffing and/or restricted hours of use.
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Council Bluffs IA Shelter
Motels in Council Bluffs, Iowa:
- Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs, 2216 27th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Comfort Suites Council Bluffs, 1801 S. 35th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Comfort Suites Council Bluffs is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Council Bluffs, 17 ARENA WAY, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Council Bluffs is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Days Inn Council Bluffs, Ia 9Th Avenue, 3619 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Days Inn Council Bluffs, Ia 9Th Avenue is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Days Inn Council Bluffs, Ia Lake Manawa, 3208 South 7th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Days Inn Council Bluffs, Ia Lake Manawa is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Fairfield Inn By Marriott Council Bluffs, 520 30th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Council Bluffs is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Heartland Inn Council Bluffs, 1000 Woodbury Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Heartland Inn Council Bluffs is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs-I29, Ia, 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs-I29, Ia is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Quality Inn Metro, 3537 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Quality Inn Metro is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Settle Inn and Suites Council Bluffs, 500 30th Ave, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Settle Inn and Suites Council Bluffs is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- SpringHills Suites by Marriott Council Bluffs, 3216 Plaza View Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa
SpringHills Suites by Marriott Council Bluffs is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Super 8 Motel - Council Bluffs Ia/Omaha Ne Area, 2712 S. 24th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Super 8 Motel - Council Bluffs Ia/Omaha Ne Area is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
- Western Inn, 1842 Madison Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Western Inn is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
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