The Sudbury Court is a Classic Mom & Pop motel…read more As the director of the Route 6 Tourist Association, I have occasions to travel two lane highways many times per year. We sometimes do classic car tours across Iowa along America's longest highway, and the Sudbury Court is one of my favorite stops. (Before I go any further, I pay full price for my rooms, and they are not currently members of the association. So my review is neither biased nor solicited.) My wife and I, along with several other couples on our tours have stayed there many times over the past 4 years, and have enjoyed reasonable rates, clean rooms, and great hospitality. While the amenities are not fully up to some modern standards, the rooms are clean, well maintained, and comfortable, and do feature Wi-Fi, AC, and cable. Sure, a mini fridge would be nice, but you also don't find those in rooms that cost a great deal more every time. Besides the great rates and comfort, you also can't ignore the "cool" factor. How many motels these days have a neon sign? The Sudbury Court is a good old fashioned, well kept up, American owned piece of history. It's hard to ask for more than that. And here is the clincher. Because they are locally owned, and not part of some big chain, the money you spend with them stays in the community and benefits people near them. This is not only good for Marengo, Iowa, this is good for America. Whenever you travel, try and do business with locally owned. It's win-win.

It's cheap -- and you get what you pay for…read more The positives: the rooms are tidy, adequately spacious, and don't smell weird. The owners are nice people. The bathroom (in my room at any rate) was recently redone. The setting is relatively quiet -- there are literally corn fields across the street. And while it sits at the intersection of two highways, traffic on those highways is pretty light; plus the intersection is a four-way stop so the cars are slowing down on their approach, meaning there's much less wind, tire, and engine noise than if they were roaring by at full boil. The negatives: the walls are thin enough that you can hear neighboring rooms' televisions and/or conversations fairly clearly. Decor is way outdated. There was no mini-fridge which I consider a must even in the most base-rate motels. For that reason alone I'd be hesitant to book a room here again. The clincher between a 2-star and a 3-star rating was being woken up at 7:50am by the staff to retrieve a package they had delivered to my room while I was away but was intended for the next room over. For one, I had no intention of being up before 10am, needing desperately to get caught up on sleep. So much for that. For another, it also meant they had entered my room without my knowledge or consent. If they had something for me, they should have kept it at the front desk and left me a message. When I pay for a room, I also pay for privacy -- whether I'm present or not. I'm sure they meant well enough but I was not pleased. Bottom line: if you just need a clean, cheap, no-frills place to crash after a hard day of... well, doing whatever the hell people do out in the middle of Iowa, this place has you covered. Just be sure to bring earplugs in case the folks next door aren't the quiet type; and if you value your privacy, be sure to remind the owners to stay the hell out of your room.

This has to be of of the best bed and breakfast my husband and I have ever stayed at. The host was…read morevery nice. The room was very clean and spacious. The breakfast was am amazing home cooked meal and I can tell you we left with full stomachs. This is a place we would without a doubt stay again!

Loved, Loved, Loved our little cottage we stayed at in the Amana Colonies! Clean, cheerful, and…read morebeautifully decororated. Breakfast was brought to our room and it was a hot breakfast.....not just a bagel and fruit. If you get a chance.... stay at Abbi's Cottage in Amana!

After the adventure to find the location, I was greeted by Shelley and Ken. Such nice people with…read morealmost 30 years of experience in the bed and breakfast side of hospitality. The food was excellent! The carriage house is very cozy. There is a small refrigerator, ironing board, microwave, and even bottles of water for the guests in a shared area. The room I stayed in twice was on the main floor with a very comfortable bed with nice linens, sofa, and table with good lighting. The bathroom is small but had everything I needed including a nice shower. The entire place was spotlessly clean. Access to the carriage house was easy. Parking is in the driveway. I felt very safe at all times. The outdoor gardens are beautiful. Shelley shared books of pictures of the storm that went through a few years ago and destroyed a lot of the trees. The damage was terrible but seeing their place now you'd never know that storm ever happened. I was heading north and stayed at Belmont B & B on the way up. I loved it so much I wanted to stay on the way back. They were booked full so I changed my travel dates so I could stay here. If I'm ever passing through Cedar Rapids again, I'll hope to find a room open so I can stay a third time. The location is not far off the beaten path and a short distance from Amana Colonies. I almost forgot to mention the other guests were so nice. Both times our breakfast conversations were interesting and genuinely enjoyed. Stay here! If they have an opening book it as soon as you see it so you do not miss out!

I did an overnight trip to Cedar Rapids, and am very glad I found this B&B, rather than staying in…read morea soulless hotel. Shelley and Ken have converted the carriage house of their historic home into comfortable rooms with period furnishings but also modern amenities like WIFI and satellite television. The grounds are extensive, and must be a great pleasure in warm weather. Breakfast is awesome! Delicious food and plenty of it. I enjoyed chatting with the other guests, and hearing the history of the property from our hosts. Though I don't have any dietary restrictions, Shelley did ask about that, so I'm sure they could accommodate those if necessary. Belmont Hill is an unexpected bit of Victoriana in a neighborhood of '70s ranch homes, though separated from them. If you are looking to be "where the action is", it may not be for you. But if you want friendly people, a comfortable room, good food, and a relaxing "no pressure" atmosphere, Belmont Hill is definitely your place.

We decided to go on a Monday night to enjoy the rooftop view, weather and a less busy night at the…read morerestaurant! We started with pretzel sticks and beer cheese. They are very tasty! It was happy hour so we enjoyed cold beers as well! We spilt beer cheeseburger/waffle fries. It had jalapeños, beer cheese and bacon on it. So so good! The food was fresh and delicious! The service was excellent. She was attentive, friendly and helpful. Great night! Definitely will return!

I have never been to a place like this nor do I play Pickleball (yet), but while visiting Iowa, our…read morefriends took us here and it was a memorable experience. They have very good comfort food and a nice selection of adult beverages. I had the bacon mac which I enjoyed. The place was clean and our server was friendly. I love that they have indoor activities like bowling and pickleball with another upstairs bar with indoor and outdoor seating with more activities like corn hole. I think others are overly harsh on their critiques of the establishment. It is not meant for fine dining; it's a place to have fun for a few hours. As a person who grew up in Northern WI in the 80s, I would have loved to have a place like this!

A highlight on my trip to Iowa. This is a great restaurant: the food, the service, the atmosphere…read more I had the avocado toast and homemade blueberry muffins and they were phenomenal. My husband had the huevos rancheros and he really enjoyed them. We sat on the patio, by the covered area and it was perfect on a Sunday morning for brunch. I wish I could go back to enjoy the fire pit on a Saturday night. Tip: try the blueberry muffins, they are exquisite. Highly recommend!

If I'm in Iowa I'm having a tenderloin! Thick pork chop panko breaded and topped with tangy sweet…read morepickles. Cane with a large portion of tots, that were slightly undercooked. I needed some greens in my life, so I chose the chopped Caesar salad. It was a bit heavy on the arugula that overpowered everything with pepper. Ambiance is industrial rustic, service was prompt, and prices are in line with the area.

It's our third time at this place. We waited a bit to be seated after the annual block party. The…read moreguy was incredible in moving our party to the couches. The couches is where it's at! We all ordered martinis. We are kind of all over the place. We shared each others drinks. Incredible choices. The menu is huge for martinis. We didn't have food this time around. Waitstaff was quick and nice. I love the upscale atmosphere of this place compared to the typical college bars. Come here with parents. They are flexible with kids.

I placed an order for 4 items on DoorDash. The pictures of the food didn't match what I got in 3…read moreout of 4 items. (The sliders did.) Vastly overpriced for what you get. You get a miniscule, tiny amount for an exhorbitant price. The calamari looked nothing like the picture and was enough for about 3 bites. The Kamikaze Tuna had less tuna than the photo showed, and also less rice (a thimble full, maybe) and was so spicy hot it was inedible for me. The bruchetta bread came separately from the topping, and the bread was hard as rocks. As with the others, it looked nothing like the photo on the menu. I suspect the photos are A.I. generated. I can't comment on the restaurant's atmosphere or drinks because I ordered from DoorDash. I suggest you do not.

This place is wonderful! Its like a little piece of home…read more Clean, quiet comfortable. Owner Mark is a really nice guy. He cares about his guests and keeps you informed. If i have a need to stay in Iowa city again I'm staying here!

Super uncomfortable bed. Sink made loud humming sound. Didn't even make it the whole night before…read morehaving to book hotel. Would not recommend the Burford inn.

Absolutely on of the best coffee shops! Service is always extraordinary and thr coffee is deliciousread more

Called the downtown location to ask about the roast date on their whole bean coffee before buying…read more The employee I spoke with seemed reluctant to even check. Her first answer was just that 'beans come in weekly,' and only after I asked again did she check the bag, reading off a 'best by' date (10/22/26) rather than an actual roast date. The whole exchange had a bit of an attitude to it, like a simple question was an inconvenience. When I thanked her for checking, she hung up on me without another word. Disappointing, especially from a local coffee company. A roast date is a basic thing to be able to share, and the brush-off (and hang-up) isn't a good look. I'll be buying my beans elsewhere.