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Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

Waterloo - IA · United States

2127 La Porte RoadView location

8.6/10Excellent251 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Quality10.0/1010.0
Value7.8/107.8
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

Brand new pillowtop mattresses have been added for your comfort! The Holiday Inn Express hotel in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa provides comfortable, completely non-smoking accommodations near Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO). Located in the heart of Iowa, Waterloo offers attractions for both the business and leisure traveler.

Our hotel is close to several corporate offices. John Deere Facilities, Tyson Foods, Omega Cabinets and Berch Cabinets are within easy driving distance.

You will be able to get to your meeting or convention on time as we are near the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center or the University of Northern Iowa. Waterloo offers a variety of attractions for the entire family. Lost Island Water Park and Theme Park are only minutes away.

We are just 1. 5 miles from the Isle of Capri Casino. Other nearby attractions include the John Deere Tractor Museum and George Wyth State Park. A complimentary hot breakfast is provided each morning while free high-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

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We also have a Fitness Center, laundry facility, meeting space and an indoor pool. “Stay Smart” stay at the Holiday Inn Express Waterloo-Cedar Falls.

Located in Waterloo, Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG is in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Lost Island Waterpark and South Hills Golf Course.

This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Isle Casino Waterloo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 3:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 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.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Pet deposit: USD 35.00 per night
    • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Lost Island Waterpark 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
MercyOne Waterloo Podiatric Care 3 km / 1.9 mi
MercyOne Waterloo Pain Management 3 km / 1.9 mi
South Hills Golf Course 3 km / 1.9 mi
Lost Island Theme Park 3.2 km / 2 mi
MercyOne Waterloo Emergency Care 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Isle Casino Waterloo 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Akua Maze 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Grout Museum of History 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Waterloo Convention Center 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Young Arena 5 km / 3.1 mi
Phelps Youth Pavilion 5 km / 3.1 mi
Waterloo Center for the Arts 5.2 km / 3.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 79
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Double rooms
  • Suites
  • hotel
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)Extra charge
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
Show 19 more facilities & services
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Clothes dryer
  • Meeting room
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • Business centreExtra charge
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • CasinoExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • GolfExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²ROO.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Room amenities

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 28 m²DBL.KG
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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Extra beds on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen Beds • 28 m²DBL.H6-2Q
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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-2Q

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Extra beds on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room KING SIZE BEDRoom • KING SIZE BEDROO.KG

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    Room KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 28 m²DBL.H6-KG
    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable1 photo

    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Extra beds on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-2

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST
    DOUBLE STANDARDPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room Accessible KING SIZE BEDRoom • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 28 m²ROO.H6-KG
    Room Accessible KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    Room Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Extra beds on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²DBL.KG-1
    DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable1 photo

    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Extra beds on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    SINGLE STANDARD

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE AccessibleQUADRUPLE • AccessibleQUA.H6

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    QUADRUPLE Accessible

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size BedQUADRUPLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedQUA.H6-QN

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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²DBL.2Q
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    Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q

    Room amenities

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Bathroom
    • Hairdryer

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls

8.6
Excellent
251 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Quality
10.0 /10
Value
7.8 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Joshua
For the price of this room you would expect nicer amenities and certainly better surroundings there are crackheads and beggars in the parking lot stairways smell like mold hot tub has been cemented in not impressed at all with this hotel should have been a $60 a night Hotel not 140
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Melissa
Quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Martha
Very clean, safe, newly furnished, with spacious room and courteous, efficient, staff.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
melissa
Stay was just fine. Only downfall was no biscuits & sausage gravy this stay.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Fay
Breakfast options were a nice variety and good with helpful staff. Pool area was clean and nice. Would stay again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2025
Jessie
Clean room, family friendly, person who checked us in was super friendly and welcoming
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
A nice stayand a comfortable bed.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2025
Gary Allen
The place could use a refresh.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
John
Nice place
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
April
Great!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Tennille
It Was Good
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
William
Quick on and off freeway
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
Amanda
Excellent customer service! The staff could not have been more accommodating to our group! Rooms are clean. Breakfast was tasty. Shontel working the reception desk was AMAZING!! 👏👏👏
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2024
Vicki
It was an average stay, the bed was comfortable the breakfast was great! The only thing is the pool was closed so I think they should have lowered their rate a bit, because that amenity wasn’t available. The cleanliness was ok. When walking into the front doors it would help the place look better if the windows were clean.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Mar 2024
Verified traveler

Comfortable but….

The beds and pillows were comfortable . Staff was very nice. The room had black mold in the bathroom both on the walls and in the shower. There were beer tabs and trash behind the chair in the room.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Sep 2023
Jennifer

Comfortable beds but not clean

Room had a smell to it. Carpets in the room were very dirty and stained. Beds were comfortable and loved pillows. Did not get much sleep because of all the noise in the hallway.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2023
Angela
As a business traveler with a truck and trailer, my biggest concern everywhere I go is the safety of my truck and customer product onboard. ZERO complaints for here. Very friendly and accommodating. I will continue to stay when coming through the area.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2023
Katherine
Nice, big room and bathroom. Loved the big, comfy chair. Overall, a nice place to stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2023
Desirae
The property was over all nice, every time we walked back in the room it smelled stinky a little bit but other than that the stay was good. The location was nice and close to a lot of things.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2023
Cynthia

Musty smell

Clean, but smelled musty
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2023
Neil
Bath tub had hair in it and was sub par to what we usually stay in!
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2022
Latosha
Everything was good
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2022
Erin
We just needed clean place, a comfy bed, and a warm shower and this was fine for this. They didn't have any bottled water and that was kind of a bummer but not a really big deal.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2022
Lee
Excellent staff, nice clean rooms, quiet and pleasant experience overall. Great place to stay.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2022
Chastity
Will definitely be staying again when I come back to visit my family!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2022
Norma
I'm happy with my reservation at Holiday Inn, best hotel ever.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2022
julie
Everything smelled very clean and the breakfast was awesome. The girls that managed the breakfast area did a wonderful job! I wish there was an ice machine in every floor.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2022
Darcie
The hotel was okay. Not exactly the level that I expect from Holiday Inn Express.
Disappointing was the hot tub. The website shows a hot tub but when we arrived, we found that it had been filled in with concrete. Very disappointing after a long day of travel. Breakfast was just okay. Lacking things we have some to expect from the brand.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2022
Candice
Good location, everything is nearby. Rooms were clean, staff was friendly.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2022
Jason
Was a nice place I would stay again
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2022
Mary
Had a good stay. No issues room was clean ! Would recommend for sure
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2022
Ethan
The room was not vacuumed
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2022
Jackie
Room was very clean, as was breakfast area. Good service.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2022
Justin
Was clean good breakfast workers polite
Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Feb 2022
Hallie
Fridge in room wasn’t working, bathroom door barely shut, found dirty socks & braces rubber bands on the floor, hot tub didn’t even have water in it and was closed indefinitely.
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2022
Suzan
We enjoyed our stay. It was updated and had a nice breakfast. We would have liked later pool hours, but enjoyed our stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2021
Josh
We’ve stayed there a handful of times now always clean and friendly staff
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Nov 2021
Jennifer
it was very pleasant for Thanksgiving.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2021
Melissa

Holiday Inn Express by name only.

Great water pressure in the shower and the rooms were clean at check-in. However \"due to COVID\" there was no daily housekeeping. A sign read that the rooms are cleaned on Wednesday only, but only if you have been there already for 5 days. We checked in on Tuesday and the following day, housekeeping knocked once on the door, then attempted to enter the room without identifying themselves. There was rarely anyone at the desk. Housekeeping staff taking breaks out in the hallway, and smoking right outside the front entrance. At one point when staff was at the desk, they were speaking with another staff member, who dropped the f-bomb. The beds were uncomfortable and room data. Bring your charging blocks, as there are no USB ports in the room. The walls are very thin and could here the people next door and the windows did not reduce traffic noise. The pool was cold and the hot tub water looked murky. Not a Holiday Inn Express experience.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

Expected a little more from the Holiday Inn

Expected a little more from the Holiday Inn. Pool was cold and never had towels available. Building/rooms are getting old. Hot items at breakfast were great and what makes this hotel different/better than others.
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Renovated lobby! Nice rooms. Nesr lots of prime tourist places: casino, water park, mall, restaurants, movie theater. Only negative was very little parking.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Nice facility
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2021
Julie

Clean but needs refreshed

The rooms are clean, but the hotel is dated. Parking was very tight at the hotel. The staff was pleasant but not overly helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2021
Verified traveler
Was good
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2021
Verified traveler
Adequate facilities. Shelli was super helpful with needs
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2021
Rolland

Fabulous stay

Stay was very good. Check in was quick. Have stayed here before and will stay here again.
Business
2/10
Poor
07 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
The pool and hot tub were broken. The person at the front desk was rather rude when I asked about it. If I had known they were unable to be used I would’ve made reservations somewhere else! The tv remote didn’t work unless you were right up next to the tv. The shower had mold.
Business Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
Pool was closed which we never knew. Some Electrical outlets in our room didn’t work. Our ice machine on our floor didn’t work. No vending machines. I don’t think I will stay there again on my next trip to Waterloo
Business Family
4/10
Poor
24 Jan 2021
Verified traveler

An Odd Experience

It was honestly the weirdest hotel experience we've ever had. We pulled into the parking lot and there was only ONE other car - it belonged to the gal working the front desk. I had to go back down to our car to get something, and witnessed a couple leaving the hotel with their bags, get into their vehicle, and drive across the street to another hotel. The woman working the front desk when we checked in was sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot with it running. It was so strange.

We had booked the Holiday Inn Express because all other chains offer their hot breakfast, just served by an attendant. This was not the case here. They were only offering a grab and go bag. Overall, wouldn't recommend.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2020
Tim

Would stay here again! For sure!

The hotel is very clean and quiet. Although it is not the biggest Holiday Inn, it makes up with heart. Sarah Everett and her staff made this a great stay. They are very friendly and helpful too! The warm cinnamon rolls rock too! Thank you!
Business
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2020
Brian
The hotel was in good shape and the people were nice . The room could have been cleaner than it was but overall everything was good .
Business
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2019
Michelle

Good

Nice place. Breakfast
Could’ve been better.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2019
Frank

Great night stay

Breakfast was really tasty and front desk at check in was great. The hot tub was nice too
Business
4/10
Poor
22 Oct 2019
Annette

Very disappointed

Room wasn’t cleaned after first night there. Not able to receive compensation or talk to manager. Jacuzzi turns off after 10 minutes but then you turn it back on and no jets.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2019
Sadya

Nice hotel

Check-in was very quick, took only a couple of minutes and front desk clerk was friendly. The hotel overall was very clean. Our room, double queen, was clean, the bed was comfortable, with the choice of soft or firm pillows. Our room was kept stocked with coffee and toiletries from Bath & Body Works. The pool area was nice and clean, we enjoyed it our second night. Breakfast was nice, they served omelettes, bacon, sausage, warm cinnamon rolls, bagels, pancakes, toast, cereal, etc, basically something for everyone. Several restaurants, movie theater and mall close by. All the staff were friendly, we would stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2019
Dan
Great clean hotel, that is being re-modeled. If in the Waterloo area I will stay at it again.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Clean. Modern. Comfortable and very spacious room.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
26 May 2019
Verified traveler
Area was too far from Waverly. Ia. Room was not odor free and could not change.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2019
Jody
Employees are friendly, and check in/out was easy.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2019
Bobbi

Not so happy

The employees were very nice. Breakfast was great. The pre made items like bacon and omelettes were not hot only Luke warm and no microwave. The beds were horrible and lumpy. The carpet in our room looked very old and dirty. Not up to date like rest of hotel. The pool was very cold. My kids and our friends kids did not spend much time in pool because of temperature. Will try somewhere else next time. Our friends teenagers found condoms under their mattress.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2018
David

Excellent Value

Spacious and clean room. Friendly and accommodating staff. Complimentary breakfasts were excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
The staff and the facility we're excellent, the hot tub was even hot.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Clean, very friendly. Close to everything we needed.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
The hotel renovation is extremely nice and warm welcome however early wee hours at night the first overnight was terrible with large group of people outside fighting and yelling. The second evening again was loud music from cars and several people yelling.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with.
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2018
Paul
The room was clean and nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. I'd stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2018
Vicki
It was good but disappointed that the whirlpool wasn’t working, we wanted to relax while the kids swam
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2018
Joel

Very nice.

Nice hotel, clean room, good breakfast. I’d stay here again without question. A few guests could take, “How to behave in a hotel, 101.” No fault of Holiday Inn Express that people sometimes talk loud in the hallway while others are sleeping.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Very friendly staff! Good breakfast options. Great Hot tub!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2018
Norb
Was in the area for a family reunion. Rather than drive back tired we stayed over night. Woke the next morning, had an awesome, Free breakfast and drove home refreshed. All made possible by our stay at the Holiday Inn Express.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2018
collins
Large clean and comfortable room. Nice breakfast. Easy access from highway.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2018
Carolyn

Best Ever.

Amazing hotel. One of the classiest places we’ve stayed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2018
Verified traveler
We were just there overnight but the hotel was clean, good breakfast with lots of selection, friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2017
Karen

Deployment stay

Our Daughter was being deployed out of Waterloo the weekend we stayed at your hotel. We really enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable. The food at the breakfast was very good and the staff were very courteous to us. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable! We hope to stay when she returns with her unit it one year!
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

Special rooms for the handicapped.

They gave us a room designed for a wheel chair bound person. Huge bathroom, a lower peephole in the door, low rack in the closet, and lower shelf for the coffee bar. But we were not handicapped and I think these accommodations took away from our storage space for clothes. There was also a very strong pleasant odor in the halls which made me wonder what they were hiding. The staff was extremely nice.
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2017
Keith

Ooooh that smell

Couldn't stand the smell so we left.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2017
Verified traveler

Nice hotel with friendly staff, clean hotel, great

Nice hotel with friendly staff, clean hotel, great Breakfast
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2016
Dan

Hotel was not very busy, but was adequately alert!

Our stay was very short so I really cannot say too much about our stay.
6/10
Pleasant
15 Dec 2016
Verified traveler
Over priced compared to other hotels I have stayed in. Break fast was terrible. Not much selection and hot food was cold. Person who was to be working making sure breakfast was adequately supplied was too busy talking on her phone.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2016
Theres

Nice stay

We had a meeting planned in Cedar Falls and stayed in this Holiday Inn Express. It was beautiful, clean, had a fresh
smell. Our room was huge and very comfortable.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2016
Carl
Very clean great front desk woman forgot her name but she was there when we checked in and back early in the morning. Breakfast was good overall good value. We were there for a big wrestling tournament so my athlete loved the breakfast.
Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2016
Julie

Everything was very nice!

Nice hotel, lobby and room. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom and shower! Walls were not totally sound proof, as well as the windows which face the interstate. Have them put you somewhere other than the back 3 rooms that face the interstate. Nice variety in the hot/cold breakfast! Would stay again, just not in the back rooms.
Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2016
Dianne

Definitely more pricey than it should have been

The only thing that was not good was that a pillow had what appeared to be blood stains on it. I am also assuming the price we paid ($172) was higher due to it being family weekend at the local college. Otherwise I would assume it would normally be more reasonable than that.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2016
Ernst

Out for business

The Hotel is close to the highway and the windows are not soundproof therefore you can hear the traffic especial the Trucks.
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2016
John

Waterloo, Iowa

The hotel was in a great location, easy to access major highway. It was clean and quiet. The free breakfast was great. We would stay there again.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Sep 2016
Roch
Not up to typical HI Express standards. While newer, 5 of 7 lights at pool burnt out, so maintenance subpar, may deteriorate quickly.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2016
Michelle

Quick stay before surgery

Very nice and comfortable room. Heard nearby trains on occasion but otherwise pretty quiet. Loved having a Keurig in the room for my morning coffee!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2016
CL

Good location quiet nice facility

Check in staff were polite & helpful breakfast buffet nice food choices & tables were clean for guests use
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2016
Lindsey

Great staff

The room was clean and tastefully decorated. The breakfast attendant, Shawntel, was friendly and upbeat. Convenient location for shopping and dining.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2016
R. Elizabeth

Great nights sleep

Slept great in a clean comfortable bed. Will consider staying there again.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2016
Elizabeth

Not the best Holiday Inn out there

Staff was wonderful and friendly. Hotel itself was a little outdated and had an old vibe. The night before we stayed in another Holiday Inn in a neighboring town which was wonderful; modern, clean, brightly lit rooms. I was surprised by how for the same price, this Holiday Inn was so underwhelming and drab.
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2016
Verified traveler

Close to shopping center.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful remodeled bathroom.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2016
Kim

Sisters retreat

My sister and I met for the weekend the staff at the Hotel was amazing it is so easy to get to the hotel from the main HWYs
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2016
Verified traveler

Nice hotel. Great Staff. Super breakfast.

Nice hotel. Great Staff. Super breakfast. bla bla bla
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2016
Tatahneeka
We had a great time in the pool and the staff was also very friendly.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2016
Mike R.

What I Would Expect

I've come to expect a certain level of service, quality, comfort, and price from a HIE and this one did not disappoint. I have stayed in hotels in the same vicinity for comparable prices that are no where close to the value and quality. I will definitely return on my next visit to the Waterloo area!
Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Dec 2015
Thomas G.

Great over night stay

Hotel was good just stayed one night hard to judge on that
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2015
Mark

Excellent Holiday Inn Express

Was what you would expect from a HIE.
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2015
Verified traveler

Very pleasant and Clean-Super Nice Staff

My hubby and I stayed a couple of days to attend a funeral and to visit with family. Everything was bright and clean and the room was spacious. All staff were extra nice and helpful. Only complaint is the food.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2015
Lynn

Good choice

Nice hotel, very good restaurant walking distance. Quiet, spacious and clean room. Great breakfast.
Partner

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Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls
2127 La Porte Road, Waterloo, United States

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