Nice Cheap Hotels in Marion
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Top location
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Indoor swimming pool
The comfortable 3-star Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center Marion is near the business district of Marion and offers a shared lounge and a golf course. Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by Indian Creek, which runs a mere 9 minutes' stroll away, the smoke-free hotel offers to relax in an indoor pool.
The Best Western features 103 rooms equipped with premium cable channels as well as tea/coffee making equipment. Here you can enjoy a fridge, an oven, and kitchenware. A walk-in shower, a shower/bath combination, and a rainfall showerhead, along with such amenities as hair dryers and designer toiletries, are also at guests' disposal. They offer views of the city.
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Indoor swimming pool
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center
The comfortable 3-star Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center Marion is near the business district of Marion and offers a shared lounge and a golf course. Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by Indian Creek, which runs a mere 9 minutes' stroll away, the smoke-free hotel offers to relax in an indoor pool.
The Best Western features 103 rooms equipped with premium cable channels as well as tea/coffee making equipment. Here you can enjoy a fridge, an oven, and kitchenware. A walk-in shower, a shower/bath combination, and a rainfall showerhead, along with such amenities as hair dryers and designer toiletries, are also at guests' disposal. They offer views of the city.
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Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated only 9 minutes' walk from Antique Car Museum of Iowa, the comfortable Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville offers air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and a private parking lot. Featuring an indoor pool, this 3-star smoke-free hotel is 2.8 km from natural sights like the community S.T. Morrison Park.
The rooms at Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville have a seating area and a living room, along with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. The air-conditioned bedrooms come with a wardrobe. Bathroom comforts include a hair dryer and bath sheets, and such essentials as a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Situated only 9 minutes' walk from Antique Car Museum of Iowa, the comfortable Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville offers air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and a private parking lot. Featuring an indoor pool, this 3-star smoke-free hotel is 2.8 km from natural sights like the community S.T. Morrison Park.
The rooms at Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville have a seating area and a living room, along with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. The air-conditioned bedrooms come with a wardrobe. Bathroom comforts include a hair dryer and bath sheets, and such essentials as a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the smoke-free Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown hotel lies in the business district of Iowa City, 0.8 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Boasting a location within easy reach of Pedestrian Mall, this 3-star hotel includes 202 rooms and a heated pool.
The Hyatt Place Iowa City offers rooms with a sitting area featuring an ironing set and air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk and a sofa bed, and also feature coffee/tea making machines. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such comforts as hairdryers and towels.
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the smoke-free Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown hotel lies in the business district of Iowa City, 0.8 km from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Boasting a location within easy reach of Pedestrian Mall, this 3-star hotel includes 202 rooms and a heated pool.
The Hyatt Place Iowa City offers rooms with a sitting area featuring an ironing set and air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk and a sofa bed, and also feature coffee/tea making machines. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such comforts as hairdryers and towels.
Cheap Hotels in Marion City Center
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
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Indoor car park
US$ 5 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The comfortable Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls hotel is located just 1.1 km from John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum Store, offering 102 rooms along with a shared lounge and a golf course. Boasting an indoor pool, the 3-star smoke-free hotel boasts a convenient location and access to Phelps Youth Pavilion, which is a mere 550 metres away.
The cosy rooms comprise a seating area and a living room featuring Wi-Fi and a 40-inch TV along with blackout curtains and air conditioning. The view of the city and the contemporary furniture are provided there.
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
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Indoor car park
US$ 5 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls
The comfortable Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls hotel is located just 1.1 km from John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum Store, offering 102 rooms along with a shared lounge and a golf course. Boasting an indoor pool, the 3-star smoke-free hotel boasts a convenient location and access to Phelps Youth Pavilion, which is a mere 550 metres away.
The cosy rooms comprise a seating area and a living room featuring Wi-Fi and a 40-inch TV along with blackout curtains and air conditioning. The view of the city and the contemporary furniture are provided there.
Heartland Inn Coralville
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Heated swimming pool
The 2-star Heartland Inn Coralville is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Iowa River and features a picnic area and a golf course. Located 2.4 km from Old Brick Episcopal Church, this Coralville hotel boasts an indoor pool.
The rooms at Heartland Inn Coralville include air conditioning. Some of them comprise a seating area and a kitchenette, furnished with a study desk. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets, are offered in the bathrooms.
Heartland Inn Coralville
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Heated swimming pool
Heartland Inn Coralville
The 2-star Heartland Inn Coralville is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Iowa River and features a picnic area and a golf course. Located 2.4 km from Old Brick Episcopal Church, this Coralville hotel boasts an indoor pool.
The rooms at Heartland Inn Coralville include air conditioning. Some of them comprise a seating area and a kitchenette, furnished with a study desk. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets, are offered in the bathrooms.
Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
Overlooking the courtyard, Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City hotel is a 25-minute walk from Happy Hollow Park. This hotel features an indoor pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The 80 rooms at this 2-star hotel are equipped with comforts such as air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms have a private bathroom. Guests can take advantage of a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets supplied in the bathrooms.
Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City
Overlooking the courtyard, Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City hotel is a 25-minute walk from Happy Hollow Park. This hotel features an indoor pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The 80 rooms at this 2-star hotel are equipped with comforts such as air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms have a private bathroom. Guests can take advantage of a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets supplied in the bathrooms.
Cheap Hotels in Marion with Free Parking
Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Waterloo
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
The charming Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Waterloo is within 10 minutes' drive of John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum Store and has a swimming pool and a fitness centre. The 3-star smoke-free hotel is a good starting point for Waterloo's sports attractions, including Young Arena, which is 3.8 km away.
The air-conditioned rooms comprise a seating area featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi along with air conditioning. These rooms also come with carpet floors. Bathrooms inlude a separate toilet, a shower/bath combination, and a sink, and such fine comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Waterloo
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Waterloo
The charming Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Waterloo is within 10 minutes' drive of John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum Store and has a swimming pool and a fitness centre. The 3-star smoke-free hotel is a good starting point for Waterloo's sports attractions, including Young Arena, which is 3.8 km away.
The air-conditioned rooms comprise a seating area featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi along with air conditioning. These rooms also come with carpet floors. Bathrooms inlude a separate toilet, a shower/bath combination, and a sink, and such fine comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Residence Inn By Marriott Cedar Rapids
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 3 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 3-star Residence Inn By Marriott Cedar Rapids is about a 10-minute drive from Guthridge Recreational Park and has a swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Certain rooms at the Residence Inn Cedar Rapids comprise a sitting area and a dining area, and offer individual climate control and ironing facilities for your convenience. They come equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure.
Residence Inn By Marriott Cedar Rapids
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 3 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Residence Inn By Marriott Cedar Rapids
The 3-star Residence Inn By Marriott Cedar Rapids is about a 10-minute drive from Guthridge Recreational Park and has a swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Certain rooms at the Residence Inn Cedar Rapids comprise a sitting area and a dining area, and offer individual climate control and ironing facilities for your convenience. They come equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure.
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, Ia
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, Ia offers proximity to Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center, which is located 2.6 km away. Guests are offered with private car parking for additional cost on site.
The air-conditioned rooms at the 3-star hotel feature blackout curtains and air conditioning along with tea/coffee making equipment. Also, the air-conditioned bedrooms are furnished with a wardrobe. Guests have access to a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, as well as bathroom comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, Ia
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, Ia
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, Ia offers proximity to Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center, which is located 2.6 km away. Guests are offered with private car parking for additional cost on site.
The air-conditioned rooms at the 3-star hotel feature blackout curtains and air conditioning along with tea/coffee making equipment. Also, the air-conditioned bedrooms are furnished with a wardrobe. Guests have access to a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, as well as bathroom comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Cheap Family Hotels in Marion
Baymont By Wyndham Waterloo
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Offering 53 rooms, the comfortable Baymont By Wyndham Waterloo Hotel is near the business district of Waterloo and within 10 minutes' drive of National Wrestling Hall of Fame. With Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star smoke-free inn also offers a copying service for those on business.
The spacious rooms comprise a sitting area featuring a multi-channel television and premium cable channels along with air conditioning. Furnished with a writing table, the rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom essentials include a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, and such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets.
Baymont By Wyndham Waterloo
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Baymont By Wyndham Waterloo
Offering 53 rooms, the comfortable Baymont By Wyndham Waterloo Hotel is near the business district of Waterloo and within 10 minutes' drive of National Wrestling Hall of Fame. With Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star smoke-free inn also offers a copying service for those on business.
The spacious rooms comprise a sitting area featuring a multi-channel television and premium cable channels along with air conditioning. Furnished with a writing table, the rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom essentials include a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, and such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets.
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Patio
Featuring a vending machine and a lift, the 3-star Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown sits merely an 8-minute walk from Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. Experience spacious rooms and valet cleaning service and a self-serve laundry at this quality hotel.
The non-smoking rooms of this Waterloo hotel have air conditioning along with coffee/tea making equipment and a microwave. There is also a private bathroom. Bathrooms inlude a separate toilet and a shower, and such fine comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Patio
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
Featuring a vending machine and a lift, the 3-star Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown sits merely an 8-minute walk from Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. Experience spacious rooms and valet cleaning service and a self-serve laundry at this quality hotel.
The non-smoking rooms of this Waterloo hotel have air conditioning along with coffee/tea making equipment and a microwave. There is also a private bathroom. Bathrooms inlude a separate toilet and a shower, and such fine comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.
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Eco-friendly stay
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
The 3-star Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area is located in the historical district of Iowa City, about a 10-minute walk from Ralston Creek. Boasting a swimming pool and a fitness room, the hotel offers access to Mormon Handcart Site, which is 2 km away.
The Hampton Inn offers 90 rooms with coffee and tea makers, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. An iron and ironing board are featured for guests' comfort.
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
The 3-star Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area is located in the historical district of Iowa City, about a 10-minute walk from Ralston Creek. Boasting a swimming pool and a fitness room, the hotel offers access to Mormon Handcart Site, which is 2 km away.
The Hampton Inn offers 90 rooms with coffee and tea makers, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. An iron and ironing board are featured for guests' comfort.
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American Inn Cedar Rapids South
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
The comfortable American Inn Cedar Rapids South is located near an entertainment district, approximately 3 km from CSPS Hall. Highlights at this 2-star hotel include a vending machine and complimentary newspapers, it also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
The hotel offers 32 rooms with ironing equipment and air conditioning, as well as self-catering options such as tea/coffee making equipment. Bedrooms come with sofa beds. The private bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
American Inn Cedar Rapids South
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
American Inn Cedar Rapids South
The comfortable American Inn Cedar Rapids South is located near an entertainment district, approximately 3 km from CSPS Hall. Highlights at this 2-star hotel include a vending machine and complimentary newspapers, it also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
The hotel offers 32 rooms with ironing equipment and air conditioning, as well as self-catering options such as tea/coffee making equipment. Bedrooms come with sofa beds. The private bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Super 8 By Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Vending machines
Providing 73 rooms, the comfortable 2-star Super 8 By Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville hotel is situated a mere 10 minutes on foot from Clear Creek. Along with excellent services, a safe deposit box are offered at this Coralville hotel.
The air-conditioned rooms in this Coralville hotel have Wi-Fi and a multi-channel television along with air conditioning. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Offering such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination.
Super 8 By Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Vending machines
Super 8 By Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
Providing 73 rooms, the comfortable 2-star Super 8 By Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville hotel is situated a mere 10 minutes on foot from Clear Creek. Along with excellent services, a safe deposit box are offered at this Coralville hotel.
The air-conditioned rooms in this Coralville hotel have Wi-Fi and a multi-channel television along with air conditioning. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Offering such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination.
Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Featuring a vending machine and a lift, Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg is nestled in Coralville, 2.8 km from the multi - purpose indoor Carver-Hawkeye Arena. About 10 minutes by car from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, this 3-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness room.
Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg offers rooms with a sitting area featuring air conditioning, along with a multi-channel television and premium cable channels. The rooms are equipped with private bathrooms. Providing a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, the bathrooms also have hairdryers and bath sheets.
Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg
Featuring a vending machine and a lift, Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg is nestled in Coralville, 2.8 km from the multi - purpose indoor Carver-Hawkeye Arena. About 10 minutes by car from University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, this 3-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness room.
Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg offers rooms with a sitting area featuring air conditioning, along with a multi-channel television and premium cable channels. The rooms are equipped with private bathrooms. Providing a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, the bathrooms also have hairdryers and bath sheets.
Cheap Hotels near Marion Airport
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Eco-friendly stay
Element By Marriott Iowa City
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Indoor swimming pool
The smoke-free Element By Marriott Iowa City hotel accommodates guests in a business area of Iowa City and sits merely a 9-minute walk from University of Iowa. This 3-star hotel features a swimming pool, a fitness studio and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The hotel offers rooms with a mini-kitchen featuring air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is also a private bathroom.
Element By Marriott Iowa City
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Indoor swimming pool
Element By Marriott Iowa City
The smoke-free Element By Marriott Iowa City hotel accommodates guests in a business area of Iowa City and sits merely a 9-minute walk from University of Iowa. This 3-star hotel features a swimming pool, a fitness studio and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The hotel offers rooms with a mini-kitchen featuring air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is also a private bathroom.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Marion, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center |
7.6 / 10 (150 Reviews) |
From 99$ | |
| Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville |
9.3 / 10 (840 Reviews) |
From 100$ | |
| Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown |
8.7 / 10 (838 Reviews) |
From 108$ | |
| Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls |
8.7 / 10 (138 Reviews) |
From 76$ | |
| Heartland Inn Coralville |
8.3 / 10 (741 Reviews) |
From 85$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cheap hotels in Marion offer complimentary breakfast?
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center and Country Inn & Suites By Radisson provide delicious complimentary breakfast options for guests. These meals help guests save on dining costs while ensuring a great start to the day.
Try to arrive for breakfast early, around 7 am, to have a wider selection before it gets busy.
Which budget hotels near city center are best for families in Marion?
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center features spacious family rooms and a fun game area, making it ideal for families looking to explore Marion. It is conveniently located near Cedar Rapids attractions like Lindale Mall.
Plan family outings to Lindale Mall in the evening, as it has extended shopping hours until 9 pm on weekdays.
What cheap hotels in Marion are pet-friendly?
Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Waterloo and Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center both welcome pets, making them suitable for travelers with furry friends. This allows you to enjoy your stay without leaving your pets behind.
Book your pet-friendly room in advance, especially during weekends, to ensure availability as they can fill up quickly.
Which cheap hotels in Marion have pools for kids?
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center features an indoor pool that is great for kids and families. The environment encourages fun and relaxation, keeping young guests entertained.
Use the pool area during weekdays to avoid weekend crowds and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere.
Are there affordable hotels in Marion near Cedar Rapids attractions?
Yes, hotels like Country Inn & Suites By Radisson and Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo are close to Cedar Rapids attractions, making it easy to enjoy local cultural sites. These locations provide great value without sacrificing comfort.
Consider visiting attractions like the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art during the weekdays, as it tends to be less crowded.
Which budget hotels near the train station are best in Marion?
Super 8 By Wyndham in Iowa City and Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown are both budget hotels near train stations, providing hassle-free transportation options for guests. This accessibility benefits those heavily relying on public transport.
Book your tickets in advance to take advantage of cheaper rates for train travel around Iowa.
Which cheap hotels in Marion are good for extended stays?
Residence Inn By Marriott Cedar Rapids offers all-suite accommodations ideal for extended stays, featuring kitchenettes for self-catering. Guests can enjoy the comforts of home while exploring the area.
Stay for a week or more to benefit from negotiated rates that can reduce your overall lodging costs.
What unique local events can I attend during my stay in Marion?
Marion's Parks and Recreation Department organizes the annual Marion Arts Festival in May, showcasing local artists, food vendors, and family activities. This free event is perfect for enjoying the vibrant community spirit.
Arrive early to secure parking, as spaces fill up quickly during the festival.
How can families get around Marion easily?
In Marion, families can use public transportation with the Cedar Rapids Transit system, which offers reliable bus routes throughout the area. This service is affordable and connects to major attractions.
Purchase a day pass for unlimited travel, which is more economical if you plan to visit multiple locations.
What seasonal activities should I try in Marion?
In summer, consider visiting the Lost Island Waterpark or enjoying outdoor activities in local parks like Lowe Park. These experiences provide fun for families and a chance to cool off.
Arrive at the water park right when it opens to avoid long lines and enjoy the attractions before peak hours.