Longbranch Event Center - Cedar Rapids

We had an exceptional experience here. It started with manager Doug upgrading our room given some walking issues and honoring our price. The room was clean with a comfortable bed and pillows. It was close to the pool which was no problem on a week night. The pool was at a warm temperature for swimming which was a nice change from most hotels that keep it too cold. Breakfast was better than most with a very spacious eating area. The street address actually starts in the plaza in case your GPS takes you there.

When we first pulled up to this hotel it looked like an abandoned hotel from the 80’s I wish I could tell you otherwise but it was actually kind of funny. Then when you walk in the lobby I thought oh this is actually sort of nice. They have breakfast and some nice furniture and tvs everywhere. Then when we head over to a SEPARATE building that has bugs inside of it and looks horrendous we check in our room. It smells like weed. The pull out couch has bugs on it and the bathroom shower head is moldy. Honestly I would rather sleep in a motel 6 or honestly anything else. We left so quick. Other then the pool witch is big and the lobby it looks like and smells like a abandoned hotel from the 60’s.

The pool closed early which was disappointing. The bartender was rude. The breakfast staff were not very friendly. The tables were not cleaned off and beverage and food items were not refilled. I understand that a group of boys who had a baseball tournament that weekend were being unruly in the pool area but instead of closing the pool early their parents should have been asked to keep them under control or remove them from the pool. Not fair to your other paying guest.

Family friendly. Excellent breakfast with assorted options and quality food. Nice pool hot tub and giant fitness center. A few games for entertainment too. Close to major roads and dinner options. Would go again.

When I got to my room, there were stains on the sheets and a blood splatter on the bathroom door. I complained and they changed me to another room, which also had stains on the sheets. $95/night for this?! I canceled my reservation and booked at the Avid Hotel by the airport for $118/night. My room there was exceptionally clean and I had a wonderful stay.