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Reviews of MainStay Suites Cedar Rapids North - Marion This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

5145 Rockwell Drive NorthEast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States

#28 of 38 hotels in Cedar Rapids

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 79 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    6.0
    Did the job, basic, clean, no frills.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little dated, some transient things going on.

    It had the basics, clean sheets, hot shower, coffee and basic grab and go breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    5.0
    Would stay again for an overnight staycation, wouldn’t recommend for long term stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon entering room, could smell very musty/deep smoky smell like someone had at one point in time smoked in the room, though my reservation was for a non smoking room. Room overall was spacious, bed was pretty uncomfortable and was harder than we expected. Bathroom also lacked personal hygiene supplies (shampoo, conditioner mini bottles) also, room heating/cooling into did not work in our room. Facilities overall were clean. Vending machine area was too expensive, $2 for a can of soda is too costly when you can buy a 12pk for $6-$7..also, didn’t accept debit cards. Pool area lacked proper towels to dry off with and pool overall was pretty cold. Breakfast was a “grab and go style” and didn’t consist of much other than 1 type of muffin and some fruit. Would stay here again overnight just to have an overnight staycation as there was a pool for the kiddos.wouldn’t recommend for long term stays however.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    5.0
    If you need a place to stay for work or a quick couple overnighters it works.
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could tell it was old, needed some updating. The bathroom had a drywall seem in the ceiling cracking and completely exposed. The mini split wouldn’t turn on, it worked but the display didn’t. It was unplugged upon arrival.

    I did like the layout of the room, the location of the hotel itself was good, easy to get to restaurants and stores.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had a bad odor. a stale cigarette smell but it was supposed to be a smoke free room. Outside was a lot of loud noisy people until late at night.

    location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What breakfast? Only thing you get for a breakfast is muffins, banana or apples and yogurt.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom sink didn't drain properly.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient and reasonable, served the purpose of our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was ok. Just elderly lady had difficulty getting to room.

    Close to the assisted living facility we were relocating to.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    5.0
    Affordable, convenient to the locations we were visiting, but property needs a thorough cleaning.
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very clean, room had not been cleaned when we checked in.

    The property is “tired “ . Appears to be understaffed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    5.0
    Would not stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was not very clean. Husband picked up the remote and his hand got sticky. Bedside tables had sticky spots. Refrigerator had baking soda (I hope that’s what it was) sprinkled all over so it was unusable. Kitchen chairs (that were actually rolling desk chairs) were filthy stained. “Breakfast” was coffee, juice, banana, apple, orange, and yogurt (but no spoons).

    Was a great location for where we needed to be.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    6.0
    Good and not so good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was food left in the frig and the tv did not work in the sitting area.. it had a strong smell in the room its self..

    The location and the way the room was set up

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    No welcome and amenities info in the suite. Extremely limited continental breakfast with no milk.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Hearing and Mobility Accessible - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was filthy. I found a pee soaked blanket in the fold out couch and a used diaper underneath the couch. My mother's room was cleaner but not handicapped ascessible as it could have been she also found small pills in the bathroom. The one night host was super rude and was almost asleep at the desk when I checked in. The elevator smell of Marijuana and cigarette smoke.

    The bed was super comfortable. The space to cook was nice just in the room we were the vent was almost to low to actually stir a pan. Pool was available no hot tub unfortunately.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fridge has someone else food in it.

    The location was close to everywhere I had to go. 3 meetings in a town for the first time can be scary but the GPS mapped it out so I was able change in between with no problem

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    7.0
    Get away stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were knats in my room, I thought breakfast was until 10 (like most hotels that I've visited) but it was over at 9, I had a problem with my door locking, and the morning front desk attendant was kind of rude in my opinion

    Most of the staff was very nice

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The livingroom tv didn’t work at all - there was a hide a bed - but no sheets blankets or pillows for it - strong smell of marijauma through out hotel - breakfast consisted of small muffin and juice or coffee

    The room had separate bedroom

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Good stay with my sons. They enjoyed the pool. 
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs some updates

    Pool

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ants in the room, electricity only in half the room( the half with the kitchen), the door handle for the bathroom wouldn't open from inside the bathroom- I had to push on the handle really hard to get my daughter in law out. The room didn't look anything like the picture of it that was shown when booked.

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were ants in our hotel room, people left garbage bags in the hallway in the morning and they were still there in the evening time, the bed was small and not very comfortable, breakfast was non existent

    Easy to get too off the main road, close to where we needed to be

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    4.0
    Never again. Glad it’s over.
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool: shower/restroom never cleaned the 5 days we were there. Only 1 out of 5 days were there any towels. Pool water freezing. Also outside people seemed to come and go using the pool rooms restroom/shower due to the outside doors not latching or locking Laundry: only 1 working dryer, people took our clothes out to put theirs in even though we were constantly checking. Seemed like several residents there, need more laundry capabilities Carpets disgusting 3rd floor constantly smelled like weed Room for 4 but no linen for the pull out sofa, only 2 towels Beds were awful, woke up in pain daily We went through at least 6 different key cards. Issues from the first check in, front desk said they’d put a work order in, likely the batteries, we were locked out daily and told it was the cards being near electronics even though we kept in the key folder, the lock/door seemed to have issues. Large breakfast area to just have muffins. Misunderstood the free breakfast thinking it was an actual meal Poorly lit hallways made it seem dreadful and dingy Soft spots in the floor of hallway felt like we would fall through the floor No electric doors for handicapped or even to assist with getting the carts in and out

    The location and on site laundry however see below regarding laundry. Did like that there was a laundry basket in the room

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great except the Hot Breakfast. There was NO HOT BREAKFAST. Only cereal, yogurt, and some pastries. Nothing we, my husband, and I could eat. I was disappointed there was not a hot tub. But that was my fault for not calling to find out. Booked a room for 3 and only towels for 2. It's frustrating when you are naked and can't go get one extra. Wasn't sending my grandson by himself. The swimming pool was too cold.

    Loved the rooms and how they were set up. It was great. People were very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    2.0
    Horrible experience
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of professionalism No clean towels available first thing in the morning said laundry hadn't been done Room fire alarm covered up.

    I stayed on 3rd floor and it smelled like weed the whole time I was there. There was also weed found and given to staff on my floor. Bugs in room. Sink stopped up and was told just stick hand in sink and press up and down a few times. Remote didn't work. Dishes dirty in dishwasher. Rolling suitcase carts wheels falling off When I got ready to check out I had to wait 5 min or more at the desk after ringing bell then call number for front desk lady to come on from outside smoking ughhh Let out couch sheets dirty. Mattress so thin it was like sleeping on wires.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    1.0
    Smelt like weed in the elevator and the whole floor we stayed on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smell of weed

    It’s a cute place to stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t a real breakfast just yogurt and juice

    Stayed in September 2024

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