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The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa hotel near Cedar Falls Community Main Street

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Front of property
Designer store
Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)
Business centre

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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115 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
  • Place, Cedar Falls Community Main Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Falls Community Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cedar Falls

In entertainment district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cedar Falls Community Main Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Big Woods Lake Recreation Area with a stay here. University of Northern Iowa and Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cedar Falls Community Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ice House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Woods Lake Recreation Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 3 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urban Pie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5-star spa hotel near Cedar Falls Community Main Street
The Black Hawk Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Spa services, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Black Hawk Hotel.

This 3.5-star Cedar Falls hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1853
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Black Hawk Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Cedar Falls hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Kate & Co. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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, debit cards, and cash
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Black Hawk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 798 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place. Great decore
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Black Hawk Hotel is a favorite of mine. Beautiful rooms with modern bathrooms. And the location on Main Street places you in the midst of a great selection of restaurants and pubs. I will definitely be back when my travels take me back to Cedar Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff Location Charm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

CHERISTI, Ferryville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arien

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a great spot for a night out and very neat place overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and it was great once again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean; it is a historic hotel so furnishings are antique including a squeaky bed frame. I have a gluten allergy; they don’t offer any gluten free breakfast items. Cup of Joe across the street had items I could purchase for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Lovely location

The hotel is beautiful and rooms are spacious! I loved the historic element to our stay, and the staff was very friendly and helpful throughout our visit. A downside is that there is no longer any onsite parking, so it might be difficult for guests with mobility issues to be accommodated as some short walking will be required. Also, the breakfast accommodations were not very good - both days, different products, but horribly dry and not very appetizing. (They must have changed vendors as this was not the case in the past. Had to go find alternatives at a cost.) However, I will most likely still return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drinks at the bar were great and breakfast nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We like to support local businesses, so we elected to stay here. However the parking situation is atrocious. The room was clean however all the drains need a good cleaning, bathtub took 15 minutes to drain. The floors slant on the second floor hallway. Bring your own pillow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

6/10 Okay

Leanna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, comfortable beds, friendly staff! No on-site parking, so we had to park on the street about 2 blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R. Elizabeth

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

Fantastic historical hotel

Loved my stay for the Pink Ribbon Run
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, excellent staff, historic building/rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jolynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old hotel, in fact it is the second oldest in the country. In spite of that it has been very well maintained and the modernization necessities have been done with respect for its history. Our room, an Executive King Suite was spacious and furnished with a blend of antiques (sitting room) and a very new and comfortable bed (bed room). Located in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls, we were able to walk to restaurants, shops, and museums. All 4 of the staff members were met were friendly, courteous, and professional. The charming bar offered crafted cocktails and we used our VIP perk happily. Keep in mind this hotel is 170 years old and has a few creaks and cracks, none of which diminish the charm and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience in this great location to Downtown. Friendly service in a Classic Hotel setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025