We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 36 Cedar Rapids hotels »

Clarion Hotel and Convention Center

2.5 of 5
525 33rd Avenue, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Hotel amenities
Ranked #17 of 36 hotels in Cedar Rapids
3.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
CHECK RATES!
*from our partners
Write a Review

49 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    22
    6
    3
    9
    9
Date Rating
ClearwaterJen
Clearwater/Tampa Bay Florida
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The best part of the stay was the staff - especially the wait and bar staff in 33rd St Bar and Grill. They were attentive and very pleasant. The rooms however are really in need of work. I agree with another reviewer on the overall smell of the place - the entire place (rooms side not the bar/restuarant side) had... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
111911newlywed
Appleton, Wisconsin
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We had our wedding reception at the Clarion and it was great! The hotel staff is very friendly and is ready to serve you the best they can. Our shuttle driver wasn't great... We had a shuttle take me and my bridesmaids to the church and he had no idea where he was going (luckily I knew where we were... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
sojourner_am
Northbrook, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I'm usually not very picky, but a hotel has to have the basics especially when you are on an important business trip. I was situated on the 5th floor, and there is no internet signal there at all. It was very poor. Second, it's near the train tracks, so you hear the train in the afternoon and late at night.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Potique Johnson, Director of Sales at Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, responded to this review
27 December 2011

Dear Guest: Thank you very much for letting us know of the internet issue you experienced. Your review helped us to identify an intermittent signal issue which was unknown to us. We have since contacted our internet provider and the problem has been resolved. We thank you for your feedback and hope that you will give us the opportunity to... More

Travellers are raving about these Cedar Rapids hotels

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids North
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1778645?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1859045?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Marriott Cedar Rapids
4 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d114638?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
BEST WESTERN Cooper\
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d78765?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
3.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d227803?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Clubworldfan
Wigan, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews
21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel staff are friendly enough, decor is dated, rooms are OK but in need of modernising. Bathroom was like something from the 1970's! Proximity to railway line meant the hotel was noisy all the time, trains blowing their horn all hours of day and night. We paid a corporate rate, which was cheap not surprising for the hotel standard. Previously... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
JoshuaIowa
Germany
Contributor
20 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

We stay here back in August again. This hotel is very nice and the rooms are excellent. The bar was nice, as well as the indoor pool and hot tub. The front desk was outstanding in their service. The food was great, although it was a bit over priced for the all you can eat breakfast at 14.95 I believe.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
chefswife2006
Florida City, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Very upset... Check in the agent was very rude , We asked for an late check out because my husband was working third shift, an hour is all he needed the manager told us it would be a $20 charge for Noon check out. Room very outdated , nothing like pictures. The only good thing was the bar . Bar... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Betty B
Saranac Lake, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

I recently stayed at this hotel for four nights, and would recommend it to anyone needing a hotel in Cedar Rapids. The service was excellent, the room comfortable, and the food good. The whole place has a nice feeling to it. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Lov_2_travel_10
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Top Contributor
63 reviews
22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

Clarion was our savior after checking into the nearby Super 8 and promptly checking out after seeing the condition of the sheets. The room was spacious and clean, the staff were friendly, and the breakfast was excellent. This isn't any fault of the hotel, but there was a college homecoming dance being hosted that weekend and our room was right... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
tjouett
Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
12 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stay at this hotel once a week this month and I'll be staying here also once a week next month. Every single time I stay here, I smell the same musky smell upon entering the lobby. The staff are always so wonderful and helpful. Always greeting with a smile. As far as the rooms, the same musky smell and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
FormerHoosier
Burlington, Iowa
Senior Contributor
39 reviews
8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

I recently attended a conference at this hotel having booked rooms for my entire staff for the event. We were forced to wait until late afternoon to check in, even though most arrived early. I understand if rooms are not ready to move into if they are still being cleaned, but at least let us handle the paperwork for crying... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ClarionHotel1, General Manager at Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, responded to this review
22 September 2011

We apologize for your frustration at check-in. If we had known ahead of time that everyone from the conference would be checking in on their lunch break, we would have been more prepared to streamline the check-in process for your group. (We have been known to check in an entire Big Ten football team in under 15 minutes!). We were... More

Travellers who viewed Clarion Hotel and Convention Center also viewed

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids North
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Cedar Rapids, IA
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1778645?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Cedar Rapids, IA
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1859045?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Marriott Cedar Rapids
4 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Cedar Rapids, IA
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d114638?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 36 hotels in Cedar Rapids, ranked by popularity »

Been to Clarion Hotel and Convention Center? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Clarion Hotel and Convention Center Also Known As

  • Clarion Cedar Rapids
  • Clarion Hotel Cedar Rapids
  • Cedar Rapids Clarion
Address: 525 33rd Avenue, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Is Clarion Hotel and Convention Center your business?

  • Manage your listing
Clarion Hotel and Convention Center
Show the lowest price for this hotel* (from our partners)
CHECK RATES!