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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of UNI-Dome

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo is near the University of Northern Iowa. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, swim in the indoor pool, or work out in the 24-hour gym. Previous visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Comm, Mobil Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Comm Access)

Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Comm Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Room - Hearing Accessible - Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room With 2 Queen Beds-Communication Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite With Sofa Bed-Communications Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room - Mobility Access with Bath Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Communication Accessible 2 Queen Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 6

King Suite With Sofa Bed And Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Map
1614 Technology Pkwy, St Hwy 58/hudson Rd & St Rt 20, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613

What's nearby

  • University of Northern Iowa - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • UNI-Dome - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • McLeod Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • College Square Mall - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG

Hotel near UNI-Dome
Located close to University of Northern Iowa and College Square Mall, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 66 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG located?

Situated in Cedar Falls, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of UNI-Dome, University of Northern Iowa, and College Square Mall. Big Woods Lake Recreation Area and Young Arena are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 509 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms, staff were great! Stayed during storm, they could have done better moving snow in parking lot. Got stuck, but Guest Clerk come out and help push me out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and staff super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and comfortable. We appreciate the walk in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jayni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean,.and quiet hotel. Also quick check in process
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the beds were very comfortable. One of the best hotels night sleeps I’ve had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, quiet hotel. Friendly staff. Easy free parking. Conveniently located off a main road. Breakfast available in the morning. Okay choices. Close to the University of Northern Iowa. My go to choice when staying in Cedar Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind and helpful staff at check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable! Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Great spot right off the hiway. Jessica at desk is amazing while helping with various 'situations'
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Camden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

Very comfortable. Some problems adjusting room temp. Breakfast was good. Needs a hot tub for after workouts and swimming!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good warm breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for business travel with breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than their sister property next door!

Extremely clean, quiet, comfortable stay. Standard continental breakfast. Friendly hard working staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

I only needed a one night stay because of the storms. I felt safe and secure in this hotel. It is very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was happy with my stay, breakfast was tasty, room was very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our needs including close to the sporting venue, a couple of restaurants and good location for shopping to get anything forgotten.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, Wonderful location easy on and off A lot of restaurants close by Thumbs up
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to downtown which is lovely with good food and drink. Very clean area.
Cindy Lou’s off University. 2.3 miles from Hotel
Iowa River walk 15 mins from hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

andria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! With sports teams staying same nights as is, the staff was on top of keeping breakfast stocked and tables cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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