Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Hotel near Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
226 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Young Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Waterloo

In Waterloo .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and within a 10-minute walk of Waterloo Center for the Arts. Grout Museum of History and Young Arena are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Young Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Bottle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SingleSpeed Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪XO Foods Deli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Hotel near Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Waterloo hotel.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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 fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 328 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is good and the rooms are nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was alright
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Knowing this stay was not an upscale hotel chain, we stayed there for 4 days due to close proximity to the convention center. The facility was full so parking was limited. Hot breakfast available but we went to a great mom/pop diner 1/2 block away. We were fine with the minimal housekeeping. We got fresh towels and garbage pickups daily. There were issues with the elevator but we were on the 2nd floor so not a problem. Hot coffee in the lobby every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ANTHONY

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

joesph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host has been there awhile and the group does overall a good job.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price this place is great value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
terrible terrible terrible wifi, they dont even have wifi for their OWN tv
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moses, waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best of the best
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

TAL, Lake Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nidia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moses, waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place total complete make over from a year ago everything looked good and breakfast is a great plus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Clean and easy

Polite man at the desk and quick easy checkin ! Room was as expected ! Felt safe also.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Caressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A place where when you have nothing allows for cheap and affordable place to stay even at your lowest, for that I'm most appreciated of this Hotel and it's staff. Though lacking in some areas if you have no where else to go this is a warm and safe if in doors to be for an relatively cheap and fair price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Well light parking. Room was a little dirty and there was a hole in the sheet from a cigarette burn. The person working was super helpful! Brought towels and pillows to the room and our remote didn’t work and he brought up a new one.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Do not recommend

Definitely a budget hotel. Terrible ventilation. My room smelled like pot whenever I would enter. If you book here, they ask for a deposit when you check in. Be sure to get it back when you leave. One positive, they do have cameras in the parking areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Salina, Albert Lea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The person running behind the front desk was awesome. Loved that they upgraded me to a 2 room suite because they ran out of rooms that I had booked. No charge for that. Breakfast was ok. Need a few more choices. Room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yves, Waterloo Iowa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024