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Hotels


Econo Lodge
3350 University Ave
Waterloo, Iowa

Baymont Inn & Suites Waterloo
1945 La Porte Rd
Waterloo, Iowa

Howard Johnson Waterloo
3052 Marnie Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa

Quality Inn And Suites Waterloo
226 W 5th St
Waterloo, Iowa

Motel 6 Crossroads Mall-Waterloo-Cedar Falls
2141 LaPorte Rd
Waterloo, Iowa

Motel 6 Waterloo
2343 Logan Ave
Waterloo, Iowa

Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls
2127 La Porte Road
Waterloo, Iowa

Hampton Inn Waterloo
2034 La Porte Rd
Waterloo, Iowa

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Waterloo, IA
4025 Hammond Ave
Waterloo, Iowa

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
777 Isle of Capri Blvd
Waterloo, Iowa

Ramada Waterloo Hotel and Convention Center
205 W 4th St
Waterloo, Iowa

Super 8 Motel - Waterloo
1825 La Porte Rd
Waterloo, Iowa

DAYS INN SUITES WATERLOO
1809 Laporte Road
Waterloo, Iowa

Comfort Inn & Suites
2011 Laporte Road
Waterloo, Iowa

Candlewood Suites Waterloo
2056 La Porte Rd
Waterloo, Iowa


Hotel Tips

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Most hotel offer a complimentary breakfast bar or even a full cafe meal with your choice of a full menu. Keep in mind that some offer nothing at all so it is a good idea to pack a few packets of instant oatmeal for a quick and easy meal before you head out for the day.



Things To Do

Waterloo has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.

Waterloo brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!

Waterloo is the place to plan your wedding. You'll be spending a lot of time downtown as there are so many wonderful shops to find invitations, photographers, bakers, caterers and jewelers. Planning your wedding will be a breeze with so much support from local merchants to make a perfect and memorable day.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Tracy Hart
Just purchased a home nearby and am looking forward to shopping in the area

Robert Drennan
Planning a trip and want to visit after reading all the reviews

Debbie Kimpel
We are coming in August to visit . My husband is related to Esther, the town was named after. We would like to visit some Historial areas there and also visit the downtown area as well.

Megan H.
I love being able to browse a variety of my favorite restaurants and bars, all within easy walking distance of convenient parking. Enjoying local fare and live music downtown after a grilling day at the office makes every day feel like the weekend.

Devany
I love downtown because there is so much life all around. From the shoppers walking the streets to the workers stocking the stores. Everybody comes together in one place, different purposes, yet all the same. Downtown stores are always so beautiful. You can see the care workers put into making their store not only clean and beautiful, but also safe and homey.


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