Midtown Omaha, Nebraska
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGRestored Blackstone clubhouse
Sunlit lobby gatherings and afternoon tea shift effortlessly into an animated evening scene, from subterranean cocktail corners to late pool deck socializing.
“The 205-room Kimpton Cottonwood occupies a century-old landmark building in the city’s Blackstone dining district.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Midcentury minimalism blends with Gilded Age accents, custom guestroom furnishings, and curated contemporary Nebraskan artworks.
Notable
A 1916 brick landmark showcasing restored mosaic tilework, hand-carved terra-cotta columns, and storied ballroom history.
Notable
An emerald-hued subterranean cocktail lounge, an all-day espresso bar, and a summer pool club with cabanas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
a place like the Kimpton Cottonwood would do big enough business in New York or Los Angeles, and in Nebraska it’s downright revelatory.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Omaha's revitalized Blackstone District, craft breweries, independent bakeries, and lively cocktail lounges line the surrounding Midtown streets.
The rooms
Interiors pair Gilded Age flourishes with midcentury lines, dressed in Frette linens and original contemporary artworks by regional Nebraska artists.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
In-water loungers line the heated outdoor pool, backed by private cabanas and a brick pool bar pavilion.
The gym
The fitness center looks onto the street and stays open around the clock with Peloton bikes and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Committee Chophouse
Arched wooden booths and mosaic tile floors set the scene for aged steaks broiled at 1,200 degrees.
At the table
Cocktails are mixed beneath an illuminated faux tree in The Cottonwood Room, beside morning coffee at Petite Orléans.
How it began
Built in 1916 as the Blackstone Hotel, this midwestern landmark famously gave birth to the Reuben sandwich during a 1920s poker game.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.