Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

The Cottonwood Hotel is a MUST SEE during the holidays! They completely deck out the hallways with Christmas trees, lights and so many photo ops. Loved the holiday bar pop-up as well! It was absolutely packed, and getting a drink took nearly an hour... but we all had so much fun. Wish there was more seating inside as well. Overall, we had a blast and would go again!

The Holiday Hut is a staple during the holiday season in Omaha. Relative to my last visit, the Holiday Hut has made many improvements. The drink menu all looked delicious and the cocktails sounds very balanced. I had the frosty fir, which came in a cute ornament style glass and was a tasty drink. The decor was plentiful but very cute and there was plenty of seating. I would certainly recommend this as a holiday pop up bar in Blackstone!

The Cottonwood is undeniably gorgeous! Every aspect of the hotel, from the lobby, to the restaurants/bars, to the rooms is well-thought-out and impeccably designed. We stayed here for an overnight staycation, and we had a great time. We enjoyed a free spiked apple cider in the lobby before venturing to the Orleans Room for a drink and charcuterie. The charcuterie board was really good, but definitely needed more bread and/or crackers to match the amount of meat and cheese on the board. The location is perfectly placed near other Blackstone bars and restaurants.

4.5 stars. We had a wonderful stay at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. I'd been eager to check it out, and a power outage during a severe thunderstorm gave us the perfect reason to do so while waiting for our electricity to be restored.Our room, though small, was beautifully designed and a nice retreat from the extreme heat Omaha was experiencing. I especially appreciated how dog-friendly the hotel is. The only minor issue was the shower's heat and water pressure, which could have been better. Aside from that, everything else was fantastic.

Dates of stay: November 25 - 27 2024I normally don't stay at IHG hotels, but the location and pictures (plus other Yelp reviews) really had me wanting to book this hotel! I had some points racked up that made the stay free, so I couldn't resist.The hotel is a wonderful combination of old-school touches and updates. We had Room 320, a King Studio Suite and it was very spacious, with a separate living room area past the bed. The bathroom had lots of room for the two of us to spread out as well, which was appreciated. However, the more time we spent in the room, the more the layout was off; the bed was closer to the door and while the one TV in the room was large, it wasn't quite big enough to really work in the sitting area--we had to crank up the sound to be able to hear anything from the couch! I suspect the layout is the way that it is because the only noise we heard in the room was from outside, having the bed further from the windows was to facilitate better sleep.Couple small problems in the bathroom: After checking in, I noticed that toilet handle appeared to be ready to fall off. I reported the issue via text as I had been sent a welcome text to inquire about our stay thus far. Timing was good since we were heading out for dinner and when we returned, the problem had been fixed! That is great, but I would have appreciated a notification (since I was communicating via text with the hotel already anyway) that I would have received a confirmation that the problem was resolved and know that we could return to the room without being interrupted later.Toilet handle appeared to be ready to fall off. I reported the issue when we were heading out for dinner and when we returned, the problem had been fixed! That is great, but I would have appreciated a notification (since I was communicating via text with the hotel already anyway) that I would have received a confirmation that the problem was resolved and know that we could return to the room without being interrupted later.Front desk and valet staff were great, though no one in the hotel had change for me to tip the valet on our way out and the QR code to leave an electronic tip had such a hefty fee (Really, $2 in fees to leave a $5 tip?) that I did not utilize it. Great gym, too!

Lovely experience! The drink made by the very kind bartender was just was needed. The food selection is great! The pool could have been warmer but the lovely chairs and towels made me want to stay out and tan! Will definitely be going back!

This hotel is beautiful, so it pains me to write this but our stay was so disappointing. We live in Omaha and booked a two night stay for our 10th anniversary. We were really looking forward to a relaxing day by the pool, which is really the main reason for wanting to stay here. The pool was so overcrowded, it was impossible to get a chair. We were initially patient, but ended up spending our entire day lurking for people about to leave, and even awkwardly asked a couple of people if they were coming back or leaving for good with no luck. As it turns out, they sell memberships for just the pool- apparently thousands of memberships as half the city was there. To be paying a significant amount to stay at a hotel and not have a spot at the pool was so frustrating. When we went to the front desk to see about checking out and refunding our second night because we were over it, we were basically told "No can do, I'm sorry that sucks, here's some drink tickets, never give up hope!" One of the employees did mention it may be due to the power outage that so many members flocked to the pool. Which I understand, but their handling of our situation really showed a lack of care for our experience. The service overall outside of that experience was pretty lackluster, but the hotel is beautiful, the food is good and the valets were very nice and helpful. Also the room was small and dark for $350 a night. The end.

I'm totally shocked that this place doesn't have five stars! It was one of the best experiences we had and completely unexpected in Nebraska! We stopped here on our the way home from our road trip to Denver! Being from Chicago I didn't have high expectations for the hotel scene in Nebraska. Well, I was wrong at least for the Cottonwood. The hotel was upscale and it felt more like a resort with a fantastic pool and drinks. We also loved that we could take our pup down to soak up the sun! The first night (bc we booked a second after we arrived ) we were so tired and sore from driving so we all ran up, changed into our suits and jumped into the pool! It was the perfect night cap after a long drive. We were supposed to head home in the morning but we all wanted a pool day so we decided to book another night. I'm so glad we did! After hanging at the pool we headed to the lobby for a wine tasting which was delicious! And it was kid friendly as they brought our daughter a plateful of goodies to enjoy! Food was great and my husband said the New Orleans Room cooked a damn good steak. I guess it compared to a Chicago steakhouse. Overall we really enjoyed our time here and look forward to returning!

The wife and I went to the Cottonwood for two nights for her birthday and mine. What a wonderful relaxing experience. We ordered room service, I recommend the charcuterie. We enjoyed the lovely pool, even made some new friends. The staff were just amazing, from the front desk all the way out to pool. Such pleasant people. The building is simply beautiful. My wife loved the bed. The room was just immaculate, very clean. We're going to do it again next. loved it!!! GO TO THERE!!!

My husband and I booked a stay for our 4 year anniversary. We opted for the rate that included breakfast. Upon arrival the staff was super friendly and helpful. Our room was pristine and luxurious. After checking in we came down for a swim and grabbed a few drinks from the pool side bar. The pool is breathtaking even with the close by construction. We had drinks and daily breakfast in the Orleans room where we received top tier service. The chop house and bar in the basement were stunning and we truly love the never ending amount of things to do and see here. We highly recommend the Kimpton to anyone looking to feel pampered and relaxed. We will for sure be back in the future.