Indoor pool

Reviews of Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

3 out of 5
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center
90 Twixt Town Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 701 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First I want to say I give a lot of grace and rarely ever complain. We stay at many different hotels for kids travel sports. I know it’s a you get what you pay for, but this was priced higher than it should be. The pictures are a lot nicer than the actual property. The vibe of the hotel is straight out of the American Horror Story. My kids didn’t feel comfortable. We didn’t feel the safest there are apartments right next door and there were a couple instances of cops. The skywalk to the pool smells terribly of mold. The room we stayed in was okay, very outdated. The bathroom had a strong urine stench, mirrors had finger prints, and the tray with soap had hair. The heating/ac unit in the room didn’t seem to work appropriately we had it set to 63 and it never got very cool. The ventilation is poor. Both of my kids woke up stuffy/runny noses. The breakfast is meh. We made waffles and they had black spots in them that looked like the cast iron or the waffle maker was flaking off. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel or stay here again. I will say the check in process was smooth and the front desk lady was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Douglas on Apr 8, 2024
Let me apologize for your stay and thank you for letting us know your thoughts even after you left the property so we didn't have a chance to make your stay comfortable or correct an issue. Our family owned hotel works hard every day to assure everyone a great guest experience, its unfortunate they you didn't experience that. Please let us know which room you stayed in so we can check into the items you described. Thank you

6/10 Okay

Sara

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Pool was used by community groups that didn't always want to share. Breakfast looked like it had been reheated from yesterday. It was not yummy. Waffle batter was sour. Property old but clean. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Douglas on Apr 4, 2024
Thanks for your feed back.

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay here again next time I am in the area. Hotel was quite, clean, the staff was super nice, and the location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Douglas on Mar 29, 2024
Music to warriors. Thanks a lot for sharing.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Douglas on Mar 27, 2024
Thank you, Anthony for the "Excellent" Five Star rating or our property, hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Douglas on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you Brenda for your rating. Please let us know how we could earn five stars!

10/10 Excellent

Buddy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this Hotel really superised my wife and i. we were really impressed. thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Douglas on Mar 11, 2024
Hi Buddy, thank you for the great rating!

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Douglas on Mar 3, 2024
Thank you Sydney for the great rating!

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Salmon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and the room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Douglas Owner on Mar 2, 2024
Hi Grant, thank you for the great rating myself and staff truly appreciate it!

6/10 Okay

Hope

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that I had to ask for my room to be cleaned. We didn't try the breakfast because it was a good walk from one building to the other.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Douglas on Feb 22, 2024
We're sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us to help improve our property.

8/10 Good

Emily

Response from Douglas on Feb 22, 2024
Thank you Emily

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids for work every day and needed to stay due to poor weather in the area. The parking area was a bit sloppy and could have used a good plowing, but the nice thing is I was able to park close to the front entrance. The staff was friendly and my room was clean and comfy. For the price, I will stay here again want first choice when needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Douglas on Jan 24, 2024
Thank you for your review and the great rating!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Douglas on Jan 17, 2024
Thank you for the great rating!

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was told the hotel didnt offer shuttle services to the airport. Pack anr play I borrowed was filthy. Hotel overall was decent but dated.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Jan 17, 2024
You are correct we don’t off free shuttle to the airport. I apologize our complementary pack and play was not in good condition thank you for letting us know so we can correct that right away.

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The heater/ac unit had a high pitched whine that kept me awake half the night. The bearings were obviously going out or needed some oil. Its an old building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Douglas on Jan 17, 2024
Mark, I apologize for the noisy AC unit and thank you for letting us know so we may correct this for future Guests.

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable mattress, great bathroom
Much more enjoyable than I imagined it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Jan 1, 2024
Thank you Ron for choosing us.

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 29, 2023
Hi Melanie, thank you for staying with us. Please let us know how we can earn more stars next time. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I'm wanted. Was a bit pricy for what I got, room was very basic with no housekeeping. Nothing great or horrible. Breakfast was abundant with choices but meat was cheap (nasty foamy sausage links), flavorless limp bacon or leftovers re-served (dried/ hard biscuit served for left over biscuits and gravy. Rooming with my trash for 5 days was strange. Mexican restaurant attached was NOTHING I'd do again or can recommend...no flavor or seasonings and even the salsa was eh.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 26, 2023
Thank you for staying.

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad breakfast
The breakfast was not even a breakfast they gave you a frozen sandwich which you had to cook your self and they only had 2 options both with sausage. Was very disappointed. Also they didn’t have pool unlocked. Then it took them over an hour to reply to come unlock it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 26, 2023
I apologize, however we give our kitchen staff off Christmas Day to spend with their families. Merry Christmas!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas getaway
Christmas getaway. Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 25, 2023
Thank you Kevin, Merry Christmas!

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
We booked because of pool and hot tub. Got to check in and not open. No offer of discount for inconvenience. Then got to room and bathroom was marginal. Last strike was noise from other guests so we just left and came home. A deer refund would be nice but I doubt I will get one since I paid cash.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 21, 2023
Sorry to hear about your stay, we certainly apologize. Please give us another opportunity to provide you with a memorable experience.

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 19, 2023
Thank you Matthew for rating us. Please let me know how we could earn 5 stars next time. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and lounge area for the kids
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you Todd.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My go-to place in Cedar Rapids
This is the second time I've stayed here. The location is good, the free breakfast has hot food choices. It is centrally located to shopping and movie theaters. The hotel is quiet. It's a great place for the price, and I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for the great review.

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 9, 2023
Hi Jesse, what went wrong ?

8/10 Good

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not quite what we expected
Convention hotel that does not have safes in room. And front desk didn’t know how to use the 4 safety deposit boxes at desk. Said hot breakfast included every day. I have picture of the ad by the fit club and online. Mondays is a jimmy Dean frozen sandwich and yogurt. Not as good as McDonald’s!! Bed says queen but very small. I’d like to measure. Bet it’s a full size. Mexican restaurant was amazing!! Highly recommend. Fit club pool and hot tub very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 20, 2023
Hi Cheri, the hotel does have some rooms with built in safes and boxes at the front desk. Our beds are queen pillow top or king pillow top we don't offer full beds. Yes we have full hot breakfast in our cafe every morning except Monday in which we offer hot sandwiches, fresh fruit (3), yogurts, cereal, juice, milk, breakfast bars, coffee tea and more at the front office. Thank you for staying with us.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Roaches
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 20, 2023
Thank you for your review My Anonymous, I apologize, it's important that you email more information so Orkin we can investigate your statement. Please let us know more details.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay for UIowa Family Weekend
Suite was large and very tidy. Bed was comfortable - couch bed was a plus! Free breakfast and pool/game area were also very nice additions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 15, 2023
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 15, 2023
Thanks for the great rating Robert!

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best deal in town! Great stay!
We stayed at the Best Western for three nights while in town for a sporting event our daughter played in. It was very clean, super comfortable beds, spacious rooms, fairly good breakfast. Great amenities--we utilized the laundry facility, the pool &.hottub, & even enjoyed the video games and billiards! It was a great value & very quiet. We would definitely stay here again in the future! And the Mexican restaurant attached to the hotel was amazing! My daughter & her boyfriend from San Diego both agreed that it rivals any authentic Mexican food they've had in SoCal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 12, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience and the great rating!

10/10 Excellent

Mallorie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 12, 2023
Thank you for the great rating!!

10/10 Excellent

Arash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 12, 2023
Thank you for the great rating!!

8/10 Good

Suzie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Expected More
The hotel felt run down and vacant. We stayed on a Friday night. The staff at front desk was friendly and super helpful when we wanted a new room. The staff in the atrium was kind and offered to fix the darts and get us change. Breakfast was less than we had hoped for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 9, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to comment.

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Cedar Point

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 2, 2023
Thank you Brett!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every staff person we encountered was pleasant and helpful. Customer service was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 9, 2023
Thank you, Jessica

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Dec 2, 2023
Thank you Russell!

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 6, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to rate our property.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 30, 2023
Thank you for the top rating!

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. The atrium with pool was very nice. Felt like a cozy lodge. Loved that it had a restaurant and cafe onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 31, 2023
Thank you Alison!

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable place for family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 24, 2023
Thank you Paul!

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 24, 2023
Thank you Kimberlyn for the excellent rating. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Nov 12, 2023
Thank you for the great rating!!

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit hard to find and near an apartment complex
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas’s on Oct 12, 2023
Thank you for rating us.

8/10 Good

lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a great bar we could see but never use as it was never open. The am breakfast was over at 9. I think kinda early
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 12, 2023
Thank you for commenting, we also have a bar in the Mexican restaurant open every day.

10/10 Excellent

Meleesa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 30, 2023
Thank you for the top rating.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was wonderful, and staff were so friendly. Room was spacious and very clean. New bottom sheet would have been preferred due to one on bed being old and weathered. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 12, 2023
Thank you for sharing.

10/10 Excellent

April

The property was nice. It would look better if the weeds in the parking lot were cleaned up. Usually breakfast is available till 10 but this property only has breakfast from 6 to 9. It was delicious though. It has a nice variety of make your eggs, bacon, sausage and make your own waffles
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 4, 2023
Thank you for your recommendations.

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel. Breakfast was only served till 9 but it was a delicious buffet. My room was updated and clean. It is very conveniently located by shopping and restaurants.
Response from Douglas on Oct 12, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our property.

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was available on a very busy football weekend but the bathroom was entirely too small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you for staying.

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Traveled with family
Average hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you Kristine for rating us, please let us know how we can earn more stars.

6/10 Okay

Keith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Douglas on Oct 4, 2023
Please let us know how to earn more stars