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Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free airport shuttle connected to the convention center in Waterloo

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Property amenity
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Best Western Plus Executive Residency in central Waterloo makes exploring easy. Relax by the indoor pool with sun loungers after breakfast or challenge friends in the arcade room. The helpful 24-hour front desk staff ensures everyone has what they need.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle

Room options

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Waterloo, Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls is connected to the convention center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Wyth Memorial State Park and Cedar River, while Waterloo Center for the Arts and Grout Museum of History are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Young Arena or UNI-Dome. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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205 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701

What's nearby

  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waterloo Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Young Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SingleSpeed Brewing Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Morg's Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Carpenter’s Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪D’Leon Taco Rico - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Lost Island Waterpark
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • GR Kitchen & Taps

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ramada Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel
Waterloo Ramada
Ramada Inn Waterloo Hotel Waterloo
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Waterloo
Ramada Waterloo Hotel Convention Center
Ramada by Wyndham Waterloo Hotel Convention Center

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Self parking is available for USD 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and Cedar River. Waterloo Center for the Arts and Phelps Youth Pavilion are also within 10 minutes.

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