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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Burlington
1605 North Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, Iowa

Super 8 Burlington Iowa
3001 Kirkwood St
Burlington, Iowa

Howard Johnson Burlington
2759 Mount Pleasant St
Burlington, Iowa

The PZAZZ! Resort Hotel and Catfish Bend Inn & Spa
3001 Winegard Drive
Burlington, Iowa

Quality Inn Burlington
3051 Kirkwood St
Burlington, Iowa

AmericInn Burlington
628 S Gear Ave
Burlington, Iowa

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Burlington
1213 N Roosevelt Avenue
Burlington, Iowa

Comfort Suites Burlington
1780 Stonegate Center Dr
Burlington, Iowa


Hotel Tips

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.



Things To Do

Burlington keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.

Burlington brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!

Burlington brings musicians together and finding your local musical instrument shop can be a great way to get to try new and used guitars. Be sure to start your search downtown if you are looking to upgrade, trade-in or add to your collection.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Deborah
Jacksonville is utterly charming! I love browsing Terra Firma and Pickety Place, eating delicious Umi Sushi, and sitting under the amazing wisteria in the Bella Union garden. I always go to the library in that sweet little building, where Lauren the librarian knows me by name (and recommends good books). The Good Bean people are awfully nice, and even the clerks at Umpqua Bank are especially kind and friendly. Best little downtown ever!

Erin Lawless
The shops and bakery make it an appealing destination for people who want to keep small businesses going by enjoying those shops as well

Dawnmarie Hatfield
We love supporting local businesses wherever we visit.

Tracy Hart
Just purchased a home nearby and am looking forward to shopping in the area

Kathy Burchett
I've never been and I would like to visit the downtown area, during my visit. During our last visit, we were not aware of a downtown area. Thank You!!!


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