Cottonwood Hotel
Roaring twenties nostalgia reinterpreted for a contemporary eye. Rich wood tones, mid-century design details, and a locally commissioned art collection throughout. Sophisticated without being stuffy — this is Kimpton, so the service has personality.
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Why It Matters
The most credible boutique hotel in Nebraska, housed in an Omaha icon that dates to 1916. Five distinct dining and drinking concepts under one roof — including a serious steakhouse and a legendary circular bar. The pool scene in summer draws as many locals as guests.
The Kimpton Cottonwood is a full revival of Omaha's legendary Blackstone Hotel, a 1916 Second Renaissance Revival landmark that sat dormant for years before getting a serious top-to-bottom transformation. Now it's 205 rooms across 8 floors in the Blackstone District, with five F&B outlets, a seasonal resort-style pool, and a locally curated art collection spread through light-filled common areas. For Omaha, it's genuinely something else.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Essential Room
The entry-level rooms are compact but thoughtfully designed with clean lines, natural materials, and rich textures. All the Kimpton signatures are here: Atelier Bloem bath amenities, plush bathrobes, in-room safe, and daily housekeeping. Some rooms on higher floors have better views of the Blackstone District.
1 King · 24 sqm
Midtown Premium King Suite
A named suite configuration at 480 sq ft with a king bed. Elevated finishes and bathroom with premium fixtures. Good choice for a longer stay or if you want suite-level space without going full Presidential.
1 King · 45 sqm
Premium Room
Larger footprint than Essential rooms, with more breathing room and some configurations featuring balconies. Available as king or double queen. Mid-century design inspiration with light-filled spaces and soothing color palettes. Some rooms have balcony access — worth requesting at booking.
1 King or 2 Queens · 34 sqmPresidential Suite
The top of the house at 700 sq ft. One king bedroom plus a full separate living and dining area — the photos show an impressively proportioned space with period-inspired detailing, a premium bathroom, and enough room to actually entertain. This is the showpiece room of the property.
1 King · 65 sqmSuite
Spacious junior suites offering considerably more room to spread out. King bed configurations with enhanced living areas. Multiple suite configurations available ranging from 360 to 480 sq ft, with the same curated period details and contemporary design as the rest of the hotel.
1 King · 45 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Daily tea service with assorted pastries, handcrafted sweets, and savory bites paired with locally sourced Artemis tea. Offered Monday–Friday 12–4 PM, Saturday–Sunday 2–4 PM in the Fontenelle Room. Reservations encouraged.
Daily happy hour featuring $2 oysters, discounted appetizers, and select wine by the glass. Check with the hotel for current times and participating venues.
The hotel offers complimentary bike cruisers for guests to explore the Blackstone District and nearby neighborhoods at their own pace. Easy access to Turner Park, local museums, and Farnam Street dining.
Complimentary coffee available each morning in the hotel lobby.
Seasonal outdoor pool club open early May through mid-September. Resort-style pool with sun shelf and lap swimming, hot tub, rentable cabanas, lounge chairs, shaded seating areas, poolside grilling, and DJ sets on summer weekends. Popular with locals as well as guests.
Every evening 5–6 PM in the lobby, Kimpton hosts a complimentary social hour with drinks. A genuine perk — not just a token pour. Good place to meet fellow travelers or decompress after a day of meetings.
Hands-on pasta making class in the Gold Coast Kitchen. Begins with a welcome glass of wine, then covers fundamentals of fresh pasta from scratch. Check the experiences page for current scheduling.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Copying, printing, and shipping services available on-site. Seven accessible meeting rooms and ballrooms.
Free Wi-Fi for IHG One Rewards members throughout the property. Available in all 205 rooms.
A curated collection of locally commissioned artwork displayed throughout the common areas, assembled by an Omaha-based curator. Part of what gives the property its distinct sense of place.
Spacious, modern facility with Precor cardio equipment, free weights, treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, and a Peloton Commercial Bike. Open around the clock.
On-site valet with in/out privileges. $37/night for overnight guests; $15 for event guests; $10 for restaurant/lounge guests. Accessible self-parking also available.
All pets welcome — any size, weight, or breed — at no extra charge. One of the most generous pet policies in the industry and a hallmark of Kimpton Hotels brand-wide.
Heated outdoor pool designed for both lap swimming and sunbathing on the sun shelf. Complete with hot tub, rentable cabanas, lounge chairs, and shaded seating areas. Open early May through mid-September, 8 AM–10 PM.
Daily housekeeping service included in all room rates.
Same-day dry cleaning and laundry valet service available.
Cruiser bikes available for guests to explore the Blackstone District and surrounding Midtown neighborhoods at no extra charge.
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