Catfish Bend Casino

I am a vendor and I was performing for a company Christmas party in the catfish bend event center…read more The client had purchased rooms for us at the Hampton but for some reason the front desk person would not give me my room. Michael, the manager was kind enough to put me in a room here, and Liz the front desk person was amazing and helpful. The rooms are really good, I'm assuming probably a lot better than the Hampton next-door, and they don't have hookers and weird drug dealers hanging out in the parking lot , so that's a plus! The rooms are really nice and this property is really great, highly recommended

We were only there for a one night stay. I did this for my fiancée birthday. Won't be there again…read more Bed was as hard as a rock. Backs were hurting come morning after very little sleep. When getting a shower the next morning long hair was on the wall in a glob at the turn on/off for the water. I have the longest hair between the two of us and it is at 2 inches longest point. With the lights on fully the tile floor at the entry of the room was filthy, along the wall. My guy told me that when he stepped a few places on the carpet he could feel stuff through his socks. Staff at desk was friendly.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington

3.1(10 reviews)

0.0 mi

I had a very pleasant stay overall. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and there…read morewas plenty of parking, which made everything very convenient. The staff was friendly, and the property was quiet, making for a relaxing stay. The only issue I encountered was that the milk available at breakfast was chunky, so I wasn't able to enjoy it. Aside from that, everything else was great, and I would definitely consider staying here again. I also wish I had remembered to take more photos because the room was nicer than I expected!

Brittney and staff were the most professional and courteous during my stay. The room was…read morecomfortable and up to date. The mattress was a little hard on my back but the extra pillows provided helped me get through. The hotel from the outside doesn't serve reality of the interior. When you walk through the doors the luxurious look is intriguing and makes me feel at home away from home. Lots of things to do and eat without leaving this location. Everyone is very nice and accommodating.

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Funcity Resort Hotel

2.0(28 reviews)

For 170 a night, crappy sirvice, They close the pool at 10 and rude…read more Wouldn't recoment it to anyone.

Ending my trip covered in bed bug bites! Apparently the room next to mine was also being treated…read morefor bed bugs. Also had a lady this morning saying two of her rooms had them. Will be contacting for a refund as well as throwing everything away that I brought!

The door doesn't lock from the inside like every hotel. Come to find out they were all broke.

The toilet was disgusting. I'm sure something is growing in there.

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The shower head is terrible. Water shoots everywhere.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Burlington

3.2(10 reviews)

This hotel had a comfortable room with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was surprisingly large,…read moremodern and luxurious. We were right across from the elevator, but noise wasn't a problem. Breakfast with make-them-yourself waffles was a pleasure. The staff members we spoke with were all friendly and competent.

The front desk staff was nice and the location was great for what we needed. I didn't like that the…read morebathroom didn't have a door to the vanity area, so I couldn't get ready while my son was napping. Our first rooms AC was a bit noisy and we were under a kid that loved to run, but our second room when we returned was closer to the road and I would've rather had the first room back. The beds were comfy enough. Cleaning could've been a little better and the hotel overall was dark and musty. Fun city across the street was super fun. We'll stay at the hotel across the street next time.

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Boogaloo Sports Bar & Grill

1.7(3 reviews)

Good bar and restaurant for a hotel resort. Some of the bartenders are not very attentive. Lots of…read morechit chat with other employees, and they forget about the patrons. Very convenient if staying at the hotel.

This sportsbook is pretty shady. I would certainly think twice and using it. Lots of better ones…read moreout there. I have had so many issues with log in, their new app for betting is awful and now yesterday they started not paying bets when you win. You have to track down customer service to make them pay a bet. Until something is fixed and someone gives actual honest answers to the problems they are having. They barely deserve 1 star. That's peoples money your playing with, should be on the ball!

Blackjack tables and slots in a non-smoking environment

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington

3.0(19 reviews)

0.3 mi

We try and stay in hotel brands that we have rewards with - might as well get all the perks…read morepossible while we're on the road shooting win photos at dog and horse shows. This was a decent enough hotel and was easy to get to the show site as well as the local sites. Breakfast was typical and the eating area had enough seating most days. Would use again if in the area

Here on business. Clean hotel. Friendly staff. The only negative is a factory right behind the…read morehotel that has noisy HVAC units. I sleep through anything so not an issue for me but could be for someone else. So far I'm glad I choose holiday inn and IHG. No disappointments yet.

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Spirit Hollow Golf Club

4.3(4 reviews)

4.3 mi

Wow! What a great google search find. I was looking for a stay & play location for myself and my…read morenephew and Spirit Hollow did not disappoint. The service, the location, the ambiance, the food and the gold were awesome. The staff was fantastic and treated us like the most important guests. Great experience and will be back for sure.

Good course but get ready to bend over. $27 for a six pack of 12oz cans. Have no idea if they…read morehave leagues or local players but geez you'd think you get lube with the greens fees

Sleeps 8 with 8 full beds per CABIN and private restroom.

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The Claret Jug - our private dining room. 24 hours advance reservations needed, must be 21 years or older to dine.

Quality Inn Burlington Near Hwy 34

2.2(13 reviews)

0.3 mi

This Quality Inn is just that...quality! Clean, quiet, no-frills, basic-but-adequate…read moreaccommodations. Excellent value for the money! If you're looking for luxury and extras, this is not the place for you. But if you're looking for comfortable, clean, affordable, this place is perfect! We were in town visiting friends, a quick overnight with not much time spent in the room. The room was totally adequate. No complaints! The property was up to date and the front desk service was friendly. I will definitely consider this place next time I'm in town, which is a few to several times a year. Excellent!!

DO NOT GO HERE!! I am not one to review but this was the absolute worse hotel I have ever seen. The…read moremoment you walk in the lobby it's a concerning smell. I thought I would still give it a chance. I made it up the second floor and the smell got worse of Urine and Smoke. I made it to my room and I thought I was being pranked. The bed was the most disturbing hotel bed. White sheets with yellow spots all over, the pillows are black marks on them, the smell was unbearable. I stayed in the room for 5 minutes and couldn't handle it any longer. I checked right back out. The front desk offered to put me in another room and I walked out. DO NOT GO HERE!!

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Burlington

1.7(42 reviews)

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We were heading to the area to meet up with a friend of our son's while on a family road trip from…read morePhilly to the Chicago area, and we made this extra excursion for the two of them to get a chance to meet in person after years of gaming together online. Before coming down to the area, the only thing we knew that they'd be doing, is heading to "Fun City" to play at the arcade because his friend's parents had to work on the only days we could visit - so we planned to find a place to stay near Fun City. We looked at many hotels in the area, and our main qualification was that the hotel would have a decent pool so the boys could hang out and go swimming while we visited. We found this hotel - but we were immediately concerned by several of the reviews we found. There were all kinds of complaints - BUT - we saw that the place had recently been taken over by a new owner - and the most RECENT reviews were much much better. So we called the hotel directly and asked them about the specific issues in the complaints, and we had our concerns assuaged by the lovely and patient woman who answered the phone. We spoke for about ten minutes, told her we'd discuss it and give them a call back - and after comparing their prices to some of the surrounding hotels - we decided to give it a try. My husband had enough travel credits with a travel site -and he said that if the place was bad - we could leave, and we'd just get a room nearby, and he wasn't worried about using up a free stay - and so we went, with a backup plan in place. When we got there - we were definitely a little bit concerned by the outside of the place. The front is definitely older and the outside and parking lot is a bit run down. If the hotel were in a busier or more suburban area - I would expect there to be people living there - and probably not the best crowds - but because we're talking about Burlington, Iowa - that wasn't the case. When we walked into the front door though - the place was CLEAN - well-kept and although clearly it's been there a long time - it was more "historical" than "old". We got checked in and we took a room in the atrium - the huge indoor area where the pool and hot tub are located. We were just around the corner from the pool area, down a separate little hallway - and the end of the hallway looked a bit dingy and it was clear that the whole place is really cool, and unique -but that it really does need a lot of work. However- when I walked into the room for the first time - my concerns immediately melted away. We cranked up the air conditioning - and the room cooled off very quickly. The room smelled of NOTHING - and appeared very very clean and clearly had been renovated in the recent past. We were also told that they had just gotten these REALLY nice "Purple" mattresses and HOLY HELL - I would have been just fine with packing that bed up and taking it home with us. The mattresses are - disappointingly - VERY expensive - but it made for a FANTASTIC night sleep, our first of the trip actually, despite having stayed in multiple 4 and 5 star places that were FAR more expensive than this Best Western in the middle of nowhere! We took the kids to the pool for hours on our only evening there - the pool was clean - and WARM - not uncomfortably so - actually it was PERFECT. As was the hot tub. Unlike many indoor pools -there was no horrible stinging chlorine smell hanging in the air - and the entire place really is SUPER interesting and unlike anywhere I've ever been. It's very much like stepping back in time to some of the massive resort hotels that used to be in the Pocano Mountains in Pennsylvania. We LOVED our stay, and the next morning, the woman who works there gave us a tour of the place, told us about the owner's new plans for renovation - and it DEEPLY made us want to head back there some day to stay again - even though it's pretty unlikely we'll find ourselves there, sadly. I absolutely recommend staying here if you have the opportunity. It was quiet - safe - clean - the air conditioning in our room was top notch, the beds were the most comfortable of our entire sixteen night trip from Philly to Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois, and we loved the history of the place. I'm rooting for this place to succeed. It's REALLY unusual, incredibly cool and relic of days past - but it's clearly a labor of love and if they continue to improve the curb appeal of the outside of the hotel (which they are doing by changing the front of the hotel, apparently they will be moving the entire reception area to the other side of the building where they have a FANTASTIC ballroom for weddings and events (and it's gorgeous - if you're thinking of having an event there - DO IT!) Anyway - I do hope that this place makes a brilliant come back and continues forward to being as awesome as it has the potential to - because it's really a sight to see and I think you'll enjoy it as much as we did!

The hotel was just sold and the new owners have done some amazing things. I saw new beds going in,…read morethe pool was warm, the jacuzzi was getting fixed. And, the place was clean!! They had cut the junk and cleaned the property so it does not look like it has been abandoned. I didn't see any sketchy people and the staff and new owners went out of their way. I wish them luck in their adventure and hope to see all the awesome plans implemented!

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Arrowhead Motel

4.6(5 reviews)

0.4 mi

This is great motel. Very old school. This place is clean, and friendly. I highly recommend this…read moreplace if you are looking for a quiet motel with helpful hosts.

Old school cool! Stuck in time and I loved it. I travel a lot and the bed was more comfortable than…read morethe Omni in Dallas. Room was clean and staff were helpful.

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Benjamin D.

2 years ago

Easily the worst casino in Iowa. Do not spend a dime on slots in there. Take your money, put it back in your pocket, slam your face against the wall for 10 minutes and you'll have a better experience. This.place should be shut down for robbery. What a joke. read more

Bassam E.

7 years ago

The nerdy alcoholic waiter Wally who smells like a can of Coors Light needs to be sent home to sleep off his hangover. And what's with the timidity if you're in public service? Bye boy read more

Cubs W.

4 years ago

If you want to gamble on tampered machines in which the payouts are much less than advertised then this is your place. Stay away

Andy S.

7 years ago

Tight slots. Loosen them up and maybe I'll return.

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