Homewood Suites by Hilton Omaha

The building plain, the area nondescript - however, after arriving at ten in the evening with a huge Ryder truck, we were hungry! The desk clerk directed us to a restaurant where we could find an Omaha steak at that hour. It was delicious, and we were thrilled to have someone so knowledgeable working at that late hour. (As often as not, one finds that evening desk clerks are there for the paycheck, and frequently not interested in the property, the area or the guests).

Unfortunately for us, it was spring (mid April), and although warm, the pool and jacuzzi were not yet open for the season. That would have been just the ticket after loading up a truck and a long day's drive.

I certainly would return if I ever had occasion to be in Omaha again.

I stayed a week here while visiting a relative at Clarkson Hospital.

I was originally going to stay at the Marriott Residence Inn (Platinum Elite with Marriott), but their rate was $159. Since I wasn't on business, that was kind of steep for my expectations in Omaha.

I found the Homewood using my car's navigational system, and they were $89. As a Platinum Elite, I stay in a hotel over 150 nights per year. This Homewood does its job very well. The building is old, the parking area is way too cramped, but those are things they can't help.

They put out good food, they clean your room well, they are very friendly, and they are fairly priced.

I relocated to Omaha and stayed at the Homewood for a week while apartment hunting. I didn't want to leave, I had a great clean room, a fully equipped kitchen, and exceptional housekeeping. The breakfasts included a variety of hot foods, and the "welcome home" reception during the week, with free beer, wine, and hot food, was the icing on the cake. I will make reservations for any friends or family traveling to the area.

I prefer this property for longer stays over the others I have tried in the Omaha area. I've stayed at the Doubletree downtown, the Crown Plaza, and the Holiday Inn next door. The Homewood breakfast and evening "snack" are nice.

I had no complains on the rooms. Being a popular family place, it does suffer from noisy kids at times. The parking tends to get a little tight on weekends. But the staff does its job well.

The location is a bit inconvenient for my use. The hotel covers a large property, so you can expect to walk some distance to the lobby. The parking is adequate, but it is difficult to get luggage from your vehicle to your room. The breakfast is very good, and an evening reception was a welcome addition.

This hotel made me feel welcome: I was welcomed upon my arrival by a very friendly agent. Being a Hilton Honors member, I was provided with two bottles of water, and a snack.