The Cedar Rapids center is around the area of Cedar Rapids Area Convention and the area of Science Station.
Cedar Rapids enjoys a temperate climate, with summer highs averaging in the low 80s, and winter highs in the 20s and 30s. The rain fluctuates with the temperature. Summer sees the most rain while winter is much dryer. The best time to visit is spring or fall so you don't freeze and you don't get rained on. If you want to save some money, push your visit into October, November, or December, before the winter temperatures really take hold.
If you qualify for any AAA, AARP, senior, military, or government discounts, make sure your Cedar Rapids hotel lets you take advantage of a reduced hotel rate. At the Quality Inn at Collins Road, AAA members, AARP members, and military and government personnel get reduced rates on rooms with two queen beds or one king bed. The Holiday Inn offers several complimentary amenities that give it an even better value for the money, including Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. Fitness facilities and a 24-hour front desk are some of the other amenities you can expect. Ask for in-room accessibility if you need it.
The Clarion Hotel and Convention Center offers a significant AAA rate, which may drop your nightly rate by as much as $10. They offer a long list of amenities that former guests have loved, especially the large and well-kept pool area, the tasty complimentary breakfast, and the 24-hour fitness area. Guests traveling on business will enjoy free Wi-Fi, the computer station, the 24-hour business center, the free area shuttle, and the free airport transportation. When you want to relax, the spa tub is there to help release your muscular tension, and you can enjoy free coffee from the lobby while sitting in the picnic area.
Get a great value when you stay at the Best Western Cooper's Mill Hotel. Room rates start below $90 a night, and the three-star property offers a long list of amenities to make your stay pleasant. Guests highly rate many of the Best Western's attributes. From the wellness area to the hot tub, the delicious hotel restaurant to the fantastic indoor pool facilities, customers find the Best Western to be a comfortable place to stay. When you book here, expect amenities like free Wi-Fi, a game room, express check-in and check-out, and laundry or dry cleaning services.
Stay at the Red Roof Inn Cedar Rapids to get budget hotel rates starting below $60 a night without letting go of your favorite amenities. Not only does the Red Roof Inn offer the standard favorites like free Wi-Fi and free breakfast, it also has a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour gym, a lobby fireplace, a picnic area, and an outdoor pool. Bring your pet as long as you contact the property first, and your kids 18 and under stay with you for free using existing bedding.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is the most expensive option of these three value choices with room rates starting just under $110, but it has outstanding guest reviews and considerable amenities to increase your comfort. Guests love almost every aspect of this property. The cleanliness is impeccable, the amenities are enjoyable, and guests overall feel they get a good value for the nightly rate. The free Wi-Fi is fast and the complimentary breakfast is tasty. Plus, guests also liked the hotel's vibe, and the big rooms with large bathrooms.
All three properties offer rooms with in-room accessibility and accessible bathrooms. Both the Best Western and the Fairfield Inn & Suites offer roll-in showers.
If you're traveling on business, have a flight to catch at an inconvenient time, or are juggling a family or a large group, then you know how convenient it is to stay at a hotel near the airport. The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Cedar Rapids Airport puts you less than two miles from the Eastern Iowa Airport. Get a lower room rate when you use your military, AAA, or senior discount, and enjoy amenities like free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a spa tub.
The AmericInn Lodge and Suites Cedar Rapids - Airport also is less than two miles from the airport and has many favorable customer reviews to back up the great service and facilities. Amenities include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and an indoor pool. They offer airport transportation for $10 one-way, or $20 round-trip. You can bring pets for $25 a night per pet.
Below are reviews of the city of Cedar Rapids, IA from an actual visitor's perspective.
Great place to visit.
Great place to visit.
Good eating places.
Good eating places.
CRT show was Jersey Boys. Very enjoyable.
Great location in downtown and center of the city. Parking options was good.
Always close to air port
Was here for a class on a new Bernina sewing machine. Other than the extreme cold, had a good stay. Very friendly people. Stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. They were helpful getting me a room at a lower price.
Everyone was very pleased!
Airport
Everyone was very pleased!
Good restaurants!
Museum close by.
Friendly people; no problems.
We did not see the city as we were flying to Florida. Did eat at Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Food was delicious.
Great town! We attended Theatre Center Rapids and it was awesome!!
Live music!
Lots of shopping available.
Weather was good!
Cedar Rapids has very many great restaurants and a lot of entertainment options.
Location of hotel is good.
Clean, friendly and pleasant place to live.
Downtown is trendy with beautiful artwork and center square outdoor yoga!
Employees were very nice.
Employees were very nice!
The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. I enjoyed the airport staff and ease of check in to board.
Proximity to the ice rink.
Airport
Cedar Rapids is very nice.
Very convenient, you can get to most places in 5-10 minutes.
Hills, windy streets, fun place to eat Zeppelins!
A great city.
Food and bowling alley!
Great visit to city where I grew up. Maide Rites, tenderloins and Tomaso's Pizza!
I love CR - lots to do and see and the golf courses are great.
Cedar Rapids is an up-and-coming Iowa city! It feels more like a large town- new contstruction across the river is exciting to see and I know that this will be a fun destation for midwesterners in years to come.
A short distance from the hotel was a good shopping and dining area!
The young man at front desk did a awesome job to help all customers. Needs a big thank you from corporate and a rise in pay.
Good location for dining, gas and close to ball fields!
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean room.
The area was very clean!
The front desk workers were very kind.
Breakfast was very good!
The location of everything was very close to the hotel!
Clean city. Friendly people
Staff was friendly.
Accommodating, relaxing, reasonable place to stay.
Room was spacious!
Visited the downtown market called Newbo.
Very friendly staff, very clean, great breakfast. Place I grew up in.
Cedar Rapids has so many cool places to see and the food is good! Crumble Cookie is a must if you like cookies because they have the best!
The shuttle was nice.
This was a great location! Next to many restaurants and coffee shops, as well as the mall.
I was there to use the airport. I live in Cedar Falls so Cedar Rapids is near to my home.
Cedar Rapids is a small-Big city with any venue you may be interested in. It is a University city with culture. nightlife that also blends in the country / outdoor life.
Clean!
Wonderful 😌
Lynndale Mall was fun. Family time was the best!
Good access to everything nearby.
Loved Czech Village and the new Hughes Park!
Loved Czech Village and the new Hughes Park!
Really liked it. Liked the downtown area. Lots of industry.
Close to restraunts and shopping
Location of restaurants to hotel were convenient.
Very clean. Nice city.