Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
View prices for your travel dates
About
The Cottonwood Hotel is the premier destination for Midwest explorers. Built in 1916, this Omaha landmark offers guests a glimpse of the past, while enjoying the modern luxuries Kimpton is known for. Discover our restaurants and lounges; from The Committee Chophouse to Petit Orleans, we offer the right flavors for the right moments. Live a little history when you walk into the modern restoration of the Cottonwood Room, made famous not only by its playful cocktails, but by the cottonwood tree art instillation which was, and is again, located in the heart of the lounge. After dining, wander through our public art collection, carefully curated by an Omaha local. When you are ready for bed, have a perfect night’s sleep in one of our premium guestrooms or suites.
Distinctive food and beverage options meet a comfortable, yet sophisticated environment in each of the hotel’s unique event spaces, making The Cottonwood the premier hotel to host friends, clients, and colleagues. Sunrise Yoga on the Rooftop Terrace, meetings in the expansive Gold Coast Ballroom, and outdoor breaks on the event lawn are just a few perks guests can look forward to experiencing. History is evident inside the rooftop Schimmel ballroom, proudly displaying original wood floors, hand-crafted plaster relief, expansive views of the city, and stunning outdoor terraces.
Want to explore the neighborhood? Welcome to the Blackstone District. The District’s classic structures along Farnam Street and those on the outlying blocks are home to restaurants, bars, and businesses that offer a variety of cuisines, entertainment, and modern-era services for patrons of all ages. All of these offerings are a short walk, or a quick Tuk-Tuk ride, away.
Location
Reviews
- 269
- 32
- 29
- 9
- 16
- Filter
- English
For better:
* Original tile flooring, architectural elements, pictures, etc in the common areas pay homage to The Blackstone and are a treat
* Swanky and interesting decor in the common areas and bars/restaurants... excellent!
* Friendly and helpful staff
* Overall very good food from breakfast to steak dinners
* Clean!
* Comfortable bed and cush towels
For worse:
* room decor needs a plant, a pop of color, art on large blank walls... has a sterile vibe
* no room service due to covid. Got take out from their restaurant but hard to eat in boxes with plastic silverware
* need a shelf near the freestanding claw foot tub for soap, etc.
* dress code for employees of The Committee Chophouse is too casual considering the upscale pricing of the food (jeans and tennis shoes)
* community bottles of soap, shampoo, and conditioner in the room are a turn off, especially during covid. Bring your own stuff if you don’t want to use an open bottle.
Overall, I give this hotel experience 4.5 stars. We will stay here again and can’t wait to see the pool this summer.
The interior is simply gorgeous and stylish. Well appointed rooms and suites welcome guests with premium bath items and soft, cozy premium linens. The flat screen TVs are high end and crisp with easy Chromecast integration.
Dinner at The Committee Choproom was exquisite. Ashlynn the server was among the most personable, helpful and polished servers I’ve had the pleasure to share time with in years. Her recommendations across the menus were spot on. The whiskey strip was done perfectly to my requested donneness. It had magnificent layered and nuanced flavors and a fantastic texture and temperature. Even the fat trimming was melt in your mouth perfect.
The cases at salad was a study in culinary excellence. The texture and lightness of the croutons were a welcome change from the often soggy or overly hard and stale versions so frequently encountered. The dressing was tangy and a hint of anchovy peeled through. Magnificent all around.
I’ve definitely found my new roost here in Omaha whenever I am in town. If you come, prepare to be pampered and treated very well.
From the moment of arriving and being greeted at the door, through to reception, the early morning breakfast crew, the bars and restaurant staff are all friendly, informative, engaging and a pleasure to connect with.
Food is imaginative, well prepared and served well.
Joey is a true front of house manager - knows and is genuinely interested in the guests and the bar staff are fun and comfortable to just sit an chill after a long day.
A few nights I arrived v late at almost midnight. The reception team quickly guided me to which local restaurants would still be available and deliver food.
The rooms are nice quality with marble bathrooms, High quality linen and housekeeping does a first rate job keeping the rooms spotless.
I ended up being charged way more than I expected and the charges are for things we did not get or order. Additionally, we were told we would get $50 food/beverage credit as part of our reservation package but it ended up still being charged to my card. It's hard to get accurate information about what the charges are for since the itemized receipt only lists general categories (liquor, food, parking, etc.) Additionally, weekend parking is limited only to $27/overnight valet or neighborhood street parking. A place this nice should have more parking options.
The check-in process takes a long time. I waited 10-15 min in line behind 2 or 3 groups of people to check in and the lobby was freezing cold during the wait because of cold air blowing in from the front doors. The restaurant in the hotel had very slow service because they were grossly understaffed and the waitstaff was clearly new to the job. The food was really good though. Finally, the prices on the menus were often wrong and the charges on your bill were different than what the menu and website say.
In summary, this place has a lot of kinks to work out and lots of room for improvement. It definitely has the potential to earn a 5-star review but I have been frustrated with their billing and service.
The reason I am giving the Cottonwood a 4 1/2 star rating and not a 5 is because they still have some kinks to work out, which it seems like they are trying to do. My husband and I stayed 5 nights and our room could have used an extra towel bar, maybe another hook, and a small dresser. They have a big armoire but we filled it with our wedding attire so we had to live out of our suitcases. The Cottonwood did provide extra luggage racks but that filled our room which was not exactly what we had in mind.
There is a beautiful pool on site but it was packed each day. Not just by hotel guests. The apartment building across the street has access to the pool too, at least that is what I’ve been told, so it filled up fast. This needs to be addressed because if you are paying top dollar for a relaxing stay at a hotel you probably want to be able to sit by the pool. I hear the Cottonwood is working on this situation which is a good thing.
Other than that, I would go back to the Cottonwood. The staff were excellent, the rooms comfortable and clean. And our daughter’s wedding day was perfect!
"There are not shuttles for airport or local travel, but there are so many restaurants within walking distance. "Read full review
"If you have kids, this hotel is not for you. They have prioritized the Cottonwood Pool Club over the Cottonwood Hotel."Read full review
"Pool is crowded. Rooms very loud at night in the rooms. Would not recommend for families."Read full review
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Listing