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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$49
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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32-inch TV with cable channels, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Waterloo hotel steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
A fitness center, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Waterloo hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Waterloo
Quality Waterloo
Econo Lodge Inn Waterloo
Econo Lodge Waterloo
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Hotel Waterloo

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 347 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and the bed was great. It was really quiet. We had a great stay. I would give it 5 stars but I was disappointed in the breakfast. No bacon or sausage. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fuys running the desk where super friendly and informative about the area. Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yorlys

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a bad smell but everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Trenton

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right next to clubs and bars where there is loud music and loud college students. The hotel is on a one way street so if you dont have good gps or dont know the area all I can say good luck. The staff is rude and when I got there they wanted 50 more dollars for a deposit. I asked what the deposit was for all he said was it was a requirement of the hotel. If you have other people coming to your room to visit or anything like that then they will have to park somewhere else due to the fact is each room is allowed 1 vehicle due to limited parking. If you have kids this would be the last place you would want to be at. I wouldnt recommend this hotel to my worst enemy and that includes the devil
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elunion

Liked: Staff & service
Front desk check in was smooth but I didn’t feel safe begging my things out the car three men was outside one with a mask on coming back in the second time they blocked the entrance and I had to speak again and say excuse while they looked at me like they could just eat me alive the entire building smelled like smoke badly but they have signs up to charge for smoke smelling rooms I have asthma I stayed up til 3am almost wanted to check out but I know they wouldn’t refund me and I was so tired from work definitely need to do better with the smoking area and the old chairs in the room like oil was on the arms of it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really close to a couple of good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building is very well built
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place. Great rooms for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

chardae

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodger

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Business traveler
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

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