Reviews of American Inn Cedar Rapids South 2 stars
3245 Southgate Place Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
#24 of 38 hotels in Cedar Rapids
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 157 hotel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 6 September 2025
Janie
United States8 reviews7.0“Reasonable hotel--clean and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The TV was not working properly, but the desk clerk managed to get it fixed.
The room was comfortable, and the desk clerk helped when he could with directions to the museum and fixing the TV in our room.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Paul
United States14 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Good choice for a quiet night off the road.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No elevator
Well maintained and clean. Quiet.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Michael
United States24 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Air-condition unit a bit loud
Updated facilities. Friendly front desk. Decent place for an inexpensive motel. Breakfast options were.decent including waffle maker, yogurt and cereal options and some.fresh fruit.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Schreck
United States1 review7.0“Overall, Good Value Hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were some broken items in our room. Shower curtain rod wasn't secured to the wall correctly so the curtain stayed in the middle of the bar and didn't closed at either end. Unless you used the shower this wasn't noticeable, so it's not an obvious item that would have been noticed by the staff. But the issue caused a lot of water on the floor. The coffee maker spit out come plastic in the cup when I tried to brew some water, and I had to unplug some stuff to plug in the coffee maker. I had to move things around to accommodate the outlets we needed to plug in our chargers. Again, unless you used it, it's not an obvious problem that the staff could have prevented. The outlets were all standard and didn't have any USB outlets which is just a little outdated, and there was no secondary lock on the room door. Although the area felt safe the second lock is always nice for peace of mind.
The location was great. Everything was less than 10 minutes from the hotel, chain restaurants close and there was a good gas station just across the parking lot. Everything was very clean and they even cleaned the room after one night. The bed and pillows were pretty comfortable for the price. There is a hot water spout in the lobby for hot tea, which was better than making it in the room. The area also felt pretty safe. Overall, it felt like the property is well managed.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Ronald
United States3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
Didn't bother me, but had to climb stairs to second floor.
The inn looks a little ragged and worn, but the room was quiet, very clean and comfortable. Friendly staff at reception. I really appreciated that this Inn had sheet and blankets on the bed, NOT A DUVET, so I could get a comfortable night's sleep without a 100 lb. quilt on top of me.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Kevin
United States1 review9.0“If I’m ever in the area and need accommodations this is where I’ll stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was all good
Room was spacious, clean and comfortable Bed very comfortable. Enjoyed the quiet
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Linda
United States56 reviews6 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
Very clean, comfortable bed, easy to find, friendly staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Carla
United States1 review2 helpful votes8.0“We would stay here again.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location convenient but not a ton of parking space for long trailers. Staff was friendly and attentive to needs. Motel was clean and neat.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Shanda
United States24 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast wasn't the best
The staff was amazing. They were so friendly and accommodating. The location was super convenient. It wasn't far from the airport, and there are plenty of dining options in walking distance.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Jonathan
United States25 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The sink faucet was extremely loud. Maybe the water pressure is too high??
Nice room. Nice bed. Fluffy pillow. Ample amount of TV channels.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Greg
United States4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Neat as a pin. Good basic breakfast selections.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Tyre
United States9 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Grown Ppl running in the hallway, talking loud at late hours
Clean facility. Clean room, the stay was acceptable, easy to access my room..
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Sally
United States1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very hard to regulate the heat…
N/A
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Lori
United States7 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“they gave me discount but coudnt gt a hold of booking either”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
they didnt have my confirmation at booking.com 416130606 pin 0504 so i had to pay twice
great room and close to the airport
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Melissa
United States3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Cards for door didn't work when came back to our room, bathroom small, nothing for breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Debra
United States2 reviews8.0“Nice clean place that met our weekend needs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was lacking
Location and fairly updated
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Betsy
United States2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It had a funny smell-like there was water sitting, however, the room and the facility was clean.
It was very easy to access from the highway we just left and had to get back on the next morning
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Melichar
United States4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good value. Clean and quiet.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Deb
United States4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Little older hotel but they have done updating
Staff went out of their way. Offered to carry my bags in as I have a pinched nerve in my back. Switched rooms so I didn't have to go up the stairs. Room was clean, bed comfortable, water was hot. Lots of options on TV including HBO, Cinemax, etc. Would stay again!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Jay
United States2 reviews7.0“Room was very nice and clean, bed comfortable. 40” TV, microwave and mini-fridge in room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Had a towel down in 2 spots - assume leaky ceiling. Indoor pool had no water in it, pool room appeared to be used for storing boxes. Xmas decoration up in front entry… either very early decoration or still up from a year ago.
Breakfast was ok. Have self serve waffles, cold cereal, toast, orange juice from a jar, pastries wrapped in cellophane which were a bit stale. Microwaving helped them. Plenty of room for seating.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Beth
United States1 review7.0“Good for one night”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hair in the shower and the sound of the air/fan thingie on the wall.
It was decent for one night. Kept up well. Clean and didn’t smell bad.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Wells
United States2 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
One of the friends was an elderly lady and climbing the steps was hard for her.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Justin
United States1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast
Location
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Craig
United States1 review9.0“Very relaxing and homey!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really nice staff, and went over and above to accommodate my needs.
Stayed in July 2023
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