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A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, a small table with a plant, and a projection screen displaying a purple abstract pattern.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

1.8 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Tamara

Rp1.593.732

Rp1.784.980 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a sofa.

A vending machine with snacks and a water dispenser.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with patterned chairs.

2. Countryside Inn & Suites

2.2 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Robert

Rp1.054.760

Rp1.181.331 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled flooring and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white and brown bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a vending machine, and a reception desk.

3. Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

2.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Ariane

Rp1.234.203

Rp1.382.308 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story building with a red sign indicating a Red Roof Inn.

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms' and a Lenovo computer.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a seating area with chairs.

4. Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

1.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Braden

Rp1.292.157

Rp1.447.237 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a diving board, and a window on the right.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirror reflecting the equipment.

A restaurant with a central dining area, kitchen, and a clock on the wall.

5. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

2.3 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Audrey

Rp1.271.766

Rp1.424.377 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, a small trash bin, and a bed in the background.

A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a window with a view of the outside.

A modern office space with a reception desk, a small seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

1.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Rebecca

Rp997.916

Rp1.117.665 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a waiting area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a toilet.

7. Western Inn

2.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Daniel

Rp1.046.389

Rp1.171.956 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with a vending machine, tables, chairs, and a kitchen area.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a microwave, a lamp, and a TV.

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, a plant, and a coffee machine.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

2.7 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Marc

Rp805.809

Rp902.506 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large entrance canopy, and multiple windows.

A brick building with a patio area featuring a fire pit and seating.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, metal poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

9. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

13.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Maggie

Rp1.770.813

Rp2.080.704 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a seating area with a wooden accent wall.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A modern dining area with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging pendant lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Omaha at MH Landing

14.4 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Edwin F

Rp1.873.127

Rp2.200.924 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and a wine rack filled with bottles to the right.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and large windows providing views of the outside.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

11. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

6.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

David

Rp4.167.671

Rp4.967.030 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a digital thermostat.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a green office chair, a mounted TV, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

6.4 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Susan

Rp1.770.813

Rp1.983.311 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a red rope barrier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A large, historic stone building with a turret and arched windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, built-in cabinets, and a central island.

13. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

7.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Nicole

Rp1.967.570

Rp2.508.796 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Council Suites' sign, a 'Manager on Duty' sign, and a check-in/out schedule.

A corridor with vending machines and a self-service kiosk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a clean, tiled floor.

14. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

4.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

CARLOS

Rp1.218.277

Rp1.364.470 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a grill.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

A Marriott Residence Inn with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village

13.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Michella

Rp2.217.988

Rp2.606.136 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures, and a welcome mat.

A gym with cardio equipment, a large window, and a television on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

3.5 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

James

Rp1.611.619

Rp1.805.013 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and a central planter.

A large, multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of bar and dining tables.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

17. Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

7.2 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

William

Rp1.596.415

Rp1.875.788 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and safety signs.

A self-service beverage station with a sign for treats, a digital screen, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A hotel room with a granite countertop, a sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, a mirror, a small seating area with a chair and a table, and a window with a view.

A breakfast area with a coffee station, fruit display, and waffle-making equipment.

18. Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area

14.4 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Susan

Rp1.809.270

Rp2.125.892 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a courtyard, and a wooden fence.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large screen displaying the menu.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.6 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

david

Rp1.657.231

Rp1.856.098 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with a no diving sign, poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

20. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

3.9 km from RailsWest Railroad Museum

Tanya

Rp1.558.315

Rp1.745.313 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to RailsWest Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Countryside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,475 reviews	View
Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs	7.6 Good 1,004 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs	7.4 Good 1,007 reviews	View
Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80	7.2 Good 134 reviews	View

Top RailsWest Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

10/10 Excellent

"NA nothing additional to add"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"and a great breakfast-free parking-good pool"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast, clean room"

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great value. Location"

Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

8/10 Good

"Needs an update. The vinyl floors were puffy and coming off the floor. Quiet and comfy, though."

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

8/10 Good

"Great stay for the price!! Finally a television with regular channels that was clear and easy to watch what we looked for!!! Clean and comfortable."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

8/10 Good

"It was a clean and nice hotel. However, it was quite loud like there wasn't much insulation. We could hear cars starting and revving outside easily. We could hear people walking in the room above us and people closing doors and talking in the hallway. Also disappointing that the TV was set up with apps and casting for streaming but we could not access it after multiple attempts"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk receptionist was very polite and friendly! The building was clean and shiny! Best hotel we have stayed at in a long time!"

Other attractions near RailsWest Railroad Museum

Squirrel Cage Jail

7.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Squirrel Cage Jail during your travels in Council Bluffs. Add the area's casinos or shops to your travel plans.

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Historic General Dodge House

7.8/10 (37 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Historic General Dodge House during your travels in Council Bluffs. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Union Pacific Railroad Museum

8.2/10 (83 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Union Pacific Railroad Museum during your trip to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Bayliss Park

7.8/10 (58 reviews)

Bayliss Park is just one of the places to see in Council Bluffs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or casinos to your travel plans.

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Mid-America Center

8.4/10 (350 reviews)

Catch an event at Mid-America Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Joe's Karting

7.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Joe's Karting during your travels to Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Western Historic Trails Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Western Historic Trails Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Stir Cove

8.0/10 (91 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Stir Cove on your trip to Council Bluffs. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around RailsWest Railroad Museum?

RailsWest Railroad Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Council Bluffs known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to RailsWest Railroad Museum?

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from RailsWest Railroad Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Countryside Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to RailsWest Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from RailsWest Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near RailsWest Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near RailsWest Railroad Museum.

What can I see and do near RailsWest Railroad Museum?

The Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum and Historic General Dodge House feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Orpheum Theater, Squirrel Cage Jail and Durham Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Stir Cove, The Apollon and The Rose Theater.

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Our top choices for RailsWest Railroad Museum hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

2. Countryside Inn & Suites

3. Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

4. Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs

5. Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

6. Motel 6 Council Bluffs, IA - Omaha East

7. Western Inn

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Council Bluffs IA Omaha NE Area

9. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Omaha at MH Landing

11. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

13. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

14. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

17. Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

18. Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area

19. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

20. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

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Top RailsWest Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Western Inn

Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs

Quality Inn Council Bluffs I-80

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

Other attractions near RailsWest Railroad Museum

Squirrel Cage Jail

Historic General Dodge House

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Bayliss Park

Mid-America Center

Joe's Karting

Western Historic Trails Center

Stir Cove

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