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Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29
Outside view of the hotel
Outside view of the hotel
Back Patio
Back Patio
Lobby
Lobby
One-bed suite
One-bed suite
Standard Room
Standard Room
Riverview
Riverview
Bathroom Mirror
Bathroom Mirror
Suite
Suite
Banquet
Banquet

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Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 is a wedding ceremony and reception venue located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This venue is perfect for a high-energy backdrop, located right on the banks of the Missouri River and also connected to the Ameristar Casino. Couples can expect a fantastic time, memorable moments, and quality service.

Facilities and Capacity
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 provides five meeting rooms and a ballroom for wedding celebrations of up to 200 people. The ballroom is flexible for a variety of wedding sizes and designs, able to be decorated according to your unique vision. The ballroom and other event rooms have excellent views of the Omaha skyline and feature contemporary décor. Event spaces range in size from 300 square feet up to 3,080 square feet. All event rooms are located on the ground floor, with most featuring natural lighting. These spaces include General Dodge, Kainsville, Heartland Ballroom, Lewis & Clark, and Abraham Lincoln.

Services Offered
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 is happy to host all manner of wedding celebrations, including elopements, rehearsal dinners, showers, ceremonies, and receptions. Event professionals are available at this facility to ensure your big day is planned and coordinated to the nines. The hotel offers tables, chairs, linens, barware, flatware, glassware, and other wedding day necessities as well as benefits like centerpieces and other decorative items. A dance floor is also available for rent. Additionally, couples can take advantage of the following general services offered at this facility:

  • Cleanup
  • Parking
  • Shuttle
  • Setup
  • Wheelchair access

Accommodation
Couples enjoying an extended stay can take advantage of great amenities like an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, and a cocktail lounge for an elegant cocktail hour. Overnight guests will love the luxury bedrooms, including Omaha skyline views, sofa beds and sleeper couches, dining tables, separate living rooms, private bathrooms, kitchenettes with a mini fridge, and a flat screen television. Suites are also available for newlyweds to start their married life in comfort and luxury. The professional staff offers luxury services such as wake-up calls, complimentary coffee service, and a commitment to satisfaction.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

3

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29

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Patricia Sent on 04/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Shower

I worked with Sara Starr in setting up a bridal shower for a family member. We discussed my thoughts and ideas and she listened and made suggestions. Everything came out wonderfully and the bride was extremely happy. We received nothing but positive remarks about the room setup, the food and the facilities. I would use the facility again and I would definitely recommend it to others.
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Sabrina Sent on 04/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perry wedding

Sara was a delight to work with! She did an amazing job at being attentive and helpful with our wants and needs. Couldn’t of asked for a better experience.
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Amanda Sent on 06/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception AWESOME!!

The staff and management were easy to work with, understanding and met our needs in every aspect. Food was delicious and the room was decorated beautifully for us. We were very impressed with this venue. Our guest still talk about it.
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User2994993 Sent on 02/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Worked with Selena very accommodating and professional. She is easy to reach when you need her. Hotel comes with decorations so no need to spend extra money on it.
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User2341935 Sent on 09/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Could not say enough good things about this place. They even hooked us up with a jacuzzi on our wedding night for the same price as everyone else was paying. The breakfast buffet is on point with the options they have and they even gave us a late night check in which put so much stress off of our shoulders. Would recommend them to anyone who is thinking about a place to stay.
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User1764765 Sent on 08/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
This place was amazing! I had hardly any work I had to put in and they were so patient and flexible with us! Annie was on top of everything and really sweet. Her assistant was awesome as well, but ai didn't work with her as much. The food was great, the staff was professional and helped to clean up, and they even gave us a room that morning to open gifts. So so happy we went with them!!!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 09/11/2021
4.2 out of 5 rating

Great service

Jessica was very responsive and flexible! This hotel was able to do everything we asked of them.
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Erin Sent on 10/25/2019
3.8 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day

I would definitely recommend from overall experience. Our event coordinator was awesome, accomodating, flexible, and willing to help us out with ANYTHING! Everything leading up to was great and what we wanted. They worked with us on room situations. She made sure that everything was set up for our day to be a success. The set up of the room was great and timely, everything was available for us to complete setup and when it came time to close up they helped out with this.

Now the downfall of the night/stay was that the bridal suite had stain and such on walls and the bathroom door didnt close. The staff during the reception was rude and picking up plates/drinks prior to our guests finishing. The night staff yelled at some of our guests for needing to get to their rooms because of being loud but showing very little professionalism.

Overall though the night was what we wanted and it came together nicely. I will give Serena kudos as she was amazing.....just wish she could have been there!! 🤗
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 08/19/2024
1.2 out of 5 rating

Wedding nightmare

It’s been 2 months I’m still waiting for an apology from the owner who came in 27 minutes after the buffet started with a big to go container to take food we paid for the photographer asked what she was doing no one there working would stop her because they were scared of her, they claim it has never happened before but I think she just hasn’t been caught before. there were no plates or silverware for the cake, they said they provided all of that at the beginning, they didn’t have enough alcohol after an hour they were out of beer n mixed drinks, They charged for 3 people to be there there were only 2 people working at the reception. we can’t turn the lights down at all I have never been to a wedding reception that the lights can’t be dimmed. I would never recommend a wedding reception at holiday inn Ameristar.
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Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 frequently asked questions

Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Holiday Inn & Suites - Council Bluffs I-29 is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in average response time, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in flexibility, 4.3 in professionalism and 4.3 in value.
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