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Clarion Hotel and Convention Center

2.5 of 5
525 33rd Avenue, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Clarion Hotel and Convention Center
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Ft Madison
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The only person with a smile was the wonderful lady at the front desk. They are in the midst of changing from a continental breakfast to a cafe. So if it says free in the room or the website disregard. Then prepare for a or "THE NO SMILE CAFE" They must hate their job on a Sun morning. The food... More

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Cedar Falls, Iowa
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013 via mobile

Overly priced - smells of smoke - no free breakfast coffee maker no pot to put water in - left item in room called and they gave me run around - manager wouldn't talk to me - they kept telling me to call back for housekeeping of ourselves my stuff just magically disappeared - very outdated

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

Good food, friendly service, clean room, nice amenities. Pricing on room, food and bar were all competitive. Recommend the 3 egg omlette for breakfast. Portions are huge. Convenient to Interstate, Airport, and downtown.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

Stayed one night before a Hawks game. Hotel was good for this purpose. Didn't need the fridge in the room but always appreciate that for longer stays. They have a nice free breakfast buffet but we didn't eat there so can't comment.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012 via mobile

The staff was great. Rooms are nice and clean. The hotel was very busy with conventions and weddings during our stay but it did not disrupt our stay at all. The parking lot got full pretty quick but they have ample parking.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

Stayed at this Clarion for an anniversary getaway/Hawkeye game weekend. The hotel was extremely clean, well-lit and easy to find. Rooms weren't anything special but very comfortable. What made this a pleasant stay was the staff, friendly from the check in to the check out and even made some good recommendations to check out nightlife. Sports bar/restaurant on site had... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

I atended a convention here in June 2012. I found the hotel to be very good. Nothing went wrong for me during the convention. The front desk was especially helpful and efficient. The hotel is within walking distance of several eating places.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2012

First, our room was nice. The AC could have worked better though. Seemed like lots of constuction workers hanging out in lobby and in front of Main entrance. Pool area could be nice, but needs work. Ceiling panels missing.. Floor needs painting. Elevators and lobby smell like cigarettes. Paid $100.00 a night.. not a great deal! Don't pay more than... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

We stayed here Aug 14, had stayed before several times but not in the last couple years. I reserved a King room and got a DBL, however they did change it. Went to use the phone and it did not work, found the cord was unplugged and wrapped around the base of the lamp. One of the other lamps did... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012 via mobile

The location is nothing to get excited over. Is close to major roadways and strip mall shopping. You have your choice of a view of parking lots or high tension power lines depending on which room you are in. We arrived in mid july and discovered that we were in a south facing room. The room was extremely hot due... More

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Also Known As:
Clarion Hotel
Clarion Cedar Rapids
Clarion Hotel Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Clarion
Address: 525 33rd Avenue, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Region: United States > Iowa > Cedar Rapids
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Cedar Rapids
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center. Our hospitable Cedar Rapids hotel which is only 17 miles north of Coralville/Iowa City Exit, delivers spacious guestrooms and suites, attentive service, and many premium amenities to business travelers, family vacationers, and couples in search of a romantic getaway. A top-notch location puts shopping, dining, and entertainment options just a short drive away. Plus, we’re the closest full-service hotel to Eastern Iowa Airport (6 miles). One of the best features we offer our guests is the area's only full service hotel's Complimentary Hot Deluxe Breakfast which is prepared fresh daily by our Chef. Individuals or groups won't be forced to eat in a lobby, but rather they can relax in our restaurant which seats over 96 people, has flat screen TV and access to wireless. We are unique in that our facility offers a wide variety of recreational activities. Newly remodeled full service Synergy Restaurant & the 33rd Ave. Sports Bar & Grill are on site and open 7 days per week. We offer one of the area's largest swimming pool areas, with hot tub, and sauna. Our newly renovated Exercise room features all the newest equipment. Our 24 hour Business Center is enclosed for privacy and offers one of the area's only Blackberry Printing Stations for our guests. Our King Business & Queen Business rooms feature microwave/refrigerator, flat screen TV with premium channels including HBO,CNN, ESPN, Big Ten, & Fox News. There is also an in-room safe, lounge chair, and complimentary hi-speed internet (both wireless & wired) in the room. FEMA approved. Federal Government Rates Available. Group Rates available. Large Banquet/Convention space available. ... more   less 
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