We came to Council Bluffs for a concert at Stir Cove at Harrah's. After reading different reviews here on Trip Advisor we chose to stay here. It was still a Sleep Inn in Sept. The hotel seems fairly new so I'm surprised it has changed franchises. The hotel is a little out of the way but it's quiet and quick and easy to get to Harrah's. The room was large with a refrigerator, microwave and a flat screen TV. The bathroom was large and very nice--lots of counter space. Breakfast was the usual fare and was kept well stocked. The breakfast room is large so there's plenty of room to sit. We stayed on a Thursday night and left Friday so the hotel wasn't very busy. There was ample parking but that may not be the case on a weekend. If the new franchise keeps the same values and employees I think they will do well. It does look as if the rates have increased now that it's a Holiday Inn Express. I would definitely check out this hotel if you're going to Council Bluffs. more