Crowne Plaza Kearney

Very nice and new hotel for Kearney, Nebraska. Yes, it’s basically the middle of nowhere in driveby/flyover country, but we live somewhat nearby and wanted to make a weekend of it because of the water park. Now I will say that this place is very nice- and a great escape from the cold in the dead of winter, but they are awful proud of what they got and don’t hesitate to make you pay for it. One Saturday night here cost me just shy of $300, and yes you are paying for the water park, but there isn’t even the industry standard free breakfast. And the rooms are rather blasé. Nice and comfy appointments, but just boring. The bathrooms are small and the shower/tubs were nothing special will panelboard walls. Water pressure was lackluster as well. There were two small water bottles in the room, but I was afraid to drink them- no price shown but didn’t wanna incur some arbitrary $10/bottle charge. All that said, it’s nice, but misses the mark and probably wouldn’t stay here again. Oh and be prepared for swarming masses of people and near toxic levels of chlorine at the pool area…

My family (hubby, 8 year old daughter, 3 year old son) and I went to Crowne Plaza and LOVED our experience. The room was fantastic! The water park was so wonderful for their ages! We had a blast! The Starbucks was handy to have. The gym was great! The front desk employees were helpful and friendly. There's a cute little gift shop on the main floor, too. They also had an area to buy some snacks, which was great! My only suggestion would be to request a room on the top floor because you could easily hear footsteps above you; but truly that's the only complaint. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.

No microwave in room, one is located on each floor which is very inconvenient. Used to receive a free bottle of water for being a IHG member, not anymore. No desk lamp, no cotton blanket (I don't like the duvet/comforter that was on the bed, too hot for summer) no choice of pillows, they were all too soft, usually you have 2 firm & 2 soft, not here. Thermostat must be automatically regulated when you check in. I could not lower it below 73 for a/c, which is too warm for me. At least the guest should have a range of temps they can regulate the thermostat while they are staying here. Would like to see a 3pm check-in and 12 noon check out time implemented. There needs to be a guide book to show you the exit plan, emergency phone numbers, nearby restaurants, sights to see, tv guide, and general information for the area. A menu for the on site restaurant would also be helpful as website showed room service. I was unable to connect to the Wi Fi even after having 2 staff members help me. For a new hotel, I was disappointed it did not have the amenities that I was used to at the Holiday Inn. On site restaurant needs to have better access from inside the hotel. It appeared not to be open the 2 mornings I went for breakfast. It was, but I had no idea I was to walk through the bar part to get to the breakfast area. I was attending a conference, which was the only reason I stayed here.

This is a very nice, new property. I love the smell of a new hotel. It’s very comfortable, it’s attached to a new convention center and close to many places to eat. They have a nice indoor water park. Lots of parking. The only thing I didn’t like, was that the rooms are small and there are no suites.