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Tall Corn Inn

Council Bluffs - IA · United States

1503 W Sheridan Ave Shenandoah Ia 51601 UsaView location

5.8/10Review score94 Reviews
Cleanliness5.8/105.8
Service6.4/106.4
Comfort6.6/106.6
Condition5.4/105.4
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities4.0/104.0
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About Tall Corn Inn

Located in Shenandoah, Tall Corn Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Greater Shenandoah Historical Society Museum and Sportsman Park. This motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shenandoah Medical Center and 2 mi (3.2 km) from American Legion Country Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    Guests will receive key retrieval information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and noon

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Greater Shenandoah Historical Society Museum 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sportsman Park 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
American Legion Country Club 3.2 km / 2 mi
Shenandoah Medical Center 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
William P. Hepburn House 32 km / 19.9 mi
Landers Park 32.1 km / 20 mi
Clarinda Carnegie Art Museum 32.6 km / 20.3 mi
Clarinda City Hall 33.1 km / 20.6 mi
Waubonsie State Park 33.3 km / 20.7 mi
Kiwanis Park 33.3 km / 20.7 mi
Glenn Miller Birthplace 33.3 km / 20.7 mi
Hockenberry Park 33.5 km / 20.8 mi
Clarinda City Park 33.8 km / 21 mi
Edith Lisle Library 33.8 km / 21 mi
Iowa Western Community College 33.8 km / 21 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tall Corn Inn

5.8
Review score
94 Reviews
Cleanliness
5.8 /10
Service
6.4 /10
Comfort
6.6 /10
Condition
5.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
4.0 /10
50 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2025
Raelena
Friendly but definitely needs updates. It was under new management and met the manager bob and he was really sincere and willing to accommodate.
Business
2/10
Poor
03 Mar 2025
Martin
Scam!!! They say they’re all booked up and only have a king bed available - when we were the only ones there. They only have one room to use. No towels. Office guy took me to laundry- only to get washcloths. He told another guy to go in the room next door for towels. That room had dead cockroaches on the floor and live crawling ones on the bed. We obviously left immediately. Didn’t turn in the card in the rush to get out of there. .Can not reach anyone for help. They give out fake numbers or hang up on you when I call for a resolution. divey is one thing- dirty, bug ridden and dangerous is another.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
24 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Not good...

Upon arrival we were greeted kindly and directed to where our room was. That was the best part. From there we went to a room where we questioned if someone was going to break in and murder us. The door was taped over, the bathtub was cracked, hot water took forever, cob webs above the sink, bed was not a queen, and there was a fly strip hanging in the corner. It was bad.
Business
4/10
Poor
13 Oct 2024
Margaret
Wasn’t what I searched for (location), felt like a disused room (literally filthy, spiders and webs all over - around TV, in shower, in closet), the toilet leaked when you flushed, and floors and counters were buckled like there had been severe water damage.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
11 Jun 2024
Alexis
Nothing against the hotel i got overcharged 430 $ per one night when is really just 69$ per night yall scam people
2/10
Poor
25 Jul 2023
Ted
The property was very old, and not kept up. Shears were dingy, towel had big holes. Seeking tiles were badly stained. Some of the office building’s windows were broken. Pictures on website were not of these rooms. No internet. Was given a queen bed instead of the king we booked. Went to Walmart and bought sheets and blankets as all was non-refundable and we couldn’t afford a different hotel after expenditure.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2023
Omar
Not bad for the price. Will definitely stay here again In the future
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2023
Verified traveler
I couldn't get the door to lock when leaving. The girl showed me she could do it but laughed and walked away when I still couldn't. Had to leave 2 days early. The sheets and towels looked dirty. They don't provide hand towels. There were no glasses or cups.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2023
Bryan
Very nice Front Desk lady named Brooklyn. Check in is easy, and she goes out of her way to make sure you are taken care of. Quiet and safe as well. I'd definitely stay here again. Not bad at all and it is very affordable.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Tabatha
Check in was amazing she was so helpful and kind. Definitely need more people like her in this world. Room was clean and very spacious. Definitely would come back if we are in the area.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2023
Alanna
It's not dirty it's an older place so don't judge it. Stay a night or two.
Leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2023
marcia
Dated, minimal room furnishings. Ample parking for all types of vehicles.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2023
James N
The staff was very nice. The facilities were clean, the bed very comfortable and it had the necessary amenities. I was very happy with my stay after a long day driving. It was a great bargain.

Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2023
Danny
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2/10
Poor
28 May 2023
Misty
Supposedly we got the best room. The carpet wasnt cleaned in months. There was stains every where, the carpet, the bed and the chairs. No wash cloth to wash up with. The lobby of the check in had food all over the floor. Had a coffe pot. No coffee cups for coffee. We stayed because i couldnt get my money back BUT I WILL NEVER STAY IN THAT DUMP OF A HOTEL AGAIN. You could almost believe that the check in person's whole family lives there. The check in lady was dressed in clothes that looked like they hadnt been washed. There was no professionalism what so ever about check in or the ladies that checked us in. They had extensions cords that had wires showing, kinda of a death trap if you ask me. I had to ask for my ID back because she still had it in the copier. The door to the room looked like it had been kicked in. It must of been the Lucille Ball room, because pictures of her were everywhere. No where near \" The best room\". You definitely get what you paid for. We was afraid to sleep there because of the way it felt when we walked in the room. Room #208. We walked around the room til we went to bed with our shoes on. The floor was that bad.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
27 May 2023
blaine
Terrible place to stay, dirty and unsafe
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
08 May 2023
Anthony
Inside the room very stinky
Business Self
4/10
Poor
19 Jan 2023
Susan
I booked a queen, but when I got there, my choice was a queen with mold on the walls & ceiling, or I could be \"upgraded\" to 2 doubles with plumbing problems (no water). I had already signed my reciept,with no refund, before my options for the 2 rooms were presented. I got the key card to the double bed room, went to Subway to grab dinner, & went back to give back the key cards. I have stayed here 3 other times in the last 2 years with no problems, but last night was not it. I went down the street to another hotel, and stayed the night.
Self
2/10
Poor
16 Jan 2023
James
Mouse droppings between the pillows. Molding around floor randomly falling away from walls. Dirty Dirty Dirty!!
2/10
Poor
26 Dec 2022
Dennis
Had no water because frozen pipes. No towels or soap, offered no jugs of water to flush toilets, terrible night
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
09 Nov 2022
Craig
Run and Run fast. This motel is a zero if I could rate it… I checked in and staff lied to Expedia on a recorded line, that I never even checked in…But they failed to realize I had my receipt after checking in. I noticed the room schedule to be a non-smoking and it was a smoking. Not even clean and no towels. I left within two minutes and returned the key. This is not a well run hotel. Refused to provide us a refund.
Business Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2022
Gene
3 night stay, never once was the room cleaned or beds made. Had 3 cockroaches appear, that was the end of our stay. Pay a little more and stay at a better place
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2022
Tammy

It was clean with a comfortable bed.

For $45 it was ok. The room was dated, but it was clean with a comfortable bed. The toilet valve was broken, so every time we went to the bathroom we had to fill up the tank with water to get it to flush. We arrived there late at night, so we were too tired to ask for a different room by the time we noticed the toilet problem.
2/10
Poor
20 Oct 2022
Deedra
Go somewhere else! The decor is outdated. The beds were the smallest queens I’ve ever seen. In truth I believe they were full size but I didn’t have a measuring tape. Worst was flies and bugs everywhere in the bathroom, no toilet paper and no towels. Do not recommend!
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
14 Oct 2022
TRUDY

Keep Driving

Keep driving. No towel, no wash cloths, no trash can. Requests were made but ignored. Chaotic check-in. You do not even get what you pay for here.
Business
2/10
Poor
26 Sep 2022
CHRISTINA
We did not check in until around 7 pm and the room was not ready. There were no towels in the room and the carpet was soaking wet due to staff stating that they had to have it shampooed. When we left the next morning our towels were outside sitting on the air conditioner. Poor customer service. The room was not as it was displayed on their website. It was not remodeled at all. Quite disgusting.!!!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2022
Carole
I had no towels in my room on arrival @ 3pm, the desk clerk said she would bring them to me shortly. It was a little inconvenient as I needed to shower for a dinner appointment. After I showered and \"dripped dry\", I left the hotel and came back @8:30pm or so, still I had no bath towels.
The office was locked up most of the time during my stay. I managed to contact the front desk finally and they said they would bring me some towels. I received them shortly after, but if I had not found the clerks to remind them, I would have had no towels for the morning either.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2022
Alexandra
I had a few issues at check in but the staff were quick to fix the problems and I’ll definitely stay here again. I would like a bi weekly rate but nobody ever answered me
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2022
Nathan
Room is clean. Affordable. Friendly Staff.
Business Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Sep 2022
Verified traveler

Okay for the money

Our room was okay. Furniture was dated. For the price, it was okay for one night. Wouldn't stay there again, though.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2022
mary
Room was cute done in an I Love Lucy theme but fridge was not working and room wa extremely hot since the air wasn’t turned on until I paid for room. It is a very old property and outside has had nothing done to it for years, but they have tried to keep up the rooms. Needs new carpet but bathroom was spotless!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Aug 2022
Guy
No towels, tv and light was on when we got there.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
02 Aug 2022
Tina
Property advertised outdoor pool. It was an inflatable kiddie pool on a concrete slab. We didn't stay. I knew it was non refundable, but I was charged by BOTH Expedia & Tall Corn Inn. So i paid Double for a night we didn't stay. I don't mind paying once... but twice? When i contacted both companies I was told it wasn't refundable. Absolutely no help from either company. I won't be using Expedia again either.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Mar 2022
Gerry

Not again

What a dump!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2022
Terri

Interesting

It's a fun place to stay because of the history and the de or was fun. Only issue we had was running out of toilet paper and not having anymore in the room.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
06 Nov 2021
Tom
Did not like check in, room in terrible shape, furniture, no tissues in holder, no coffee maker, smoke alarm dangling from ceiling, one chair broken other chair badly worn and filthy, burn holes in bedspread, gap around door and heater unit, cobwebs,room definitely needs paint. Would never stay there again or ever recommend to anyone
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2021
Amanda
The manager is very friendly helpful if need it
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2021
Sue
Brooklyn was very helpful in checking me in. I have stayed at the Tall Corn 3 times now, & they always make me feel at home.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2021
John
Close to the Hub of the Universe Music Festival in Imogene, Iowa. Price is the main factor to staying at this hotel. The motel is well over due for a refresh, which is suppose to occur under the new management.
Leisure Pet
2/10
Poor
08 Sep 2021
Anna Lea
I liked that there was a bar/lounge on the property but found it was not even open for business as advertised. I did not like that I reserved two queen bed room and was given a room with doubles. I was given the queen beds after calling the office. The light above the vanity/ mirror did not work. Bedding looked dirty.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
06 Sep 2021
Robert
Bed bugs, flat pillows no WIFI, the router was broke, tried useing the room phone , that didnt even give a dial tone. Tv was tiny. Room stunk so bad. Air conditioner smelled like PISS , missing prescription meds from my personal suit case.. i know housekeeping is only one with access to room, took shower Saturday morning left our room, came back noticed new towels, they took garbage out put didnt replace the garbage bag. Went to take medicine s this morning, noticed im short 3 days! And what a flipping quidence that we checked in late friday and the ladys. Was like . Sign this non refundable policy n because we didnt know better - we did 😡 this hotel needs to be torn down.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Bed bugs. Say no more. And they would not make up for our lose of blood
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
15 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Bed bugs
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
06 Aug 2021
Zachary
B
2/10
Poor
16 Sep 2019
Ava
Horrible! Checked in and they failed to tell me that the air conditioner did not work, the hot water did not work, and the phone in the room did not work. They advertise breakfast and there was no breakfast. Left after first night. Horrible Hotel would never recommend it! Staff at front desk or diss honest business people. I am in the resort business myself and if my hotel had those problems, which are very serious problems, I would’ve told my guess upon check-in what they were entering into and given them the choice to stay or go. The hotel refuses to admit fault and will not refund my money for the other two nights that I was supposed to stay there but didn’t . Buyer beware!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Clerk was helpful and helped me resolve my problem.
Friends_and_family Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2019
Joshua

Fix your CC machine, or learn how to use it.

The man running the front desk couldn't get the credit card machine to work properly and kept blaming my card, even after I called my bank and had them verify that everything was okay from their end. I ended up having to go find an ATM so I could pay in cash. It was late and I was tired from the road, so this was an unpleasant end to my day.
2/10
Poor
16 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Nothing toilet was not bolted down . Bugs in room. Wont stay there again
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
07 Aug 2019
Wendy

Ugh. Run!

There were fleas everywhere. Moldy tiles.
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2019
Andrea

Everything isn't What It says

The room isn't as advertised I was told I was getting one bed king size bed and it was a full size bed it wasn't even a queen but it was comfortable and I slept well the room was clean didn't have a bad smell the bathroom was excellent and the men at the front desk was funny overall it was nice the only disappointment was the bed

Location & surroundings

Tall Corn Inn
1503 W Sheridan Ave Shenandoah Ia 51601 Usa, Shenandoah, United States