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The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Business center
Premium Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic) | Down comforters, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Designer store

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$128
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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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) | Down comforters, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 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) | Down comforters, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite | Down comforters, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Suite

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

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About this property

The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5-star Cedar Falls hotel steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street
A full-service spa, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and a microwave in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
The Black Hawk Hotel features a full-service spa. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. This Cedar Falls hotel also offers spa services, a library, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Black Hawk Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Bar Winslow - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Winslow

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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The Black Hawk Hotel Cedar Falls Iowa
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Reviews

The Black Hawk Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 772 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Excellent staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty and unique historic property with lovely walking options for coffee, pastries, and scenes along the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M

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

Perfect Downtown Location

Great historic hotel in the heart of downtown. Walking distance to everything. Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no available parking. Had to drive around for 20+ minutes to get off Main Street parking due to zero on site parking. Extremely frustrating situation. Had to carry luggage for multiple blocks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodations are above average and the hotel staff is excellent and customer centric!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are so friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is adorable. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I had more time to stay here and explore the area—the front desk staff was so friendly and welcoming. There isn’t onsite parking, but I only had to walk a block to free parking. The hotel does provide a space in the back for unloading and checking in, which was convenient. I even walked to my car late at night and felt completely safe. The rooms are huge and spotless, and the shower pressure was amazing—just what I needed after a long drive. My only complaint was the pillows, which I didn’t find very comfortable. If you’re picky, it doesn’t hurt to bring your own.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The only negative if having to park 2 blocks away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keri

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The Black Hawk is a historic hotel and decorated with antiques and old luggage in the hallways with local art mixed in. There’s also a small cocktail lounge on the first floor which had some great craft cocktails. Ambiance wise the hotel is nice. It’s also in a great location on Main St to walk to shops and dining. The room and bathroom were comfortable. But the hotel lacks some basic amenities especially for a business traveler. There was no parking so you have to find street parking or a nearby business that will allow overnight parking Note that overnight parking in front of the hotel isn’t allowed and the side streets within a block only allow 3hr parking. Breakfast isn’t served until 8am so I never got to try it and there’s no in-room coffee maker so you need to find your own coffee shop if you have an early start. Most hotels I’ve stayed in offer water and coffee in the lobby 24/7 and quite a few have some convenience area to buy snacks and beverages. I could see a grab and go snack area and even gift shop items doing well for both hotel and bar guests. My room came with a wet bar and mini fridge but no microwave. The armoire only had one hanger so you couldn’t hang your clothes. There’s no “do not disturb” or “clean room” sign. I don’t know if they only clean the room when asked, no policy was mentioned when I checked in but during a 3 day stay, no housekeeping visited. The hotel has charm and if they add a few basic amenities it could be a real gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Peoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Quaint historic look
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Loved Our Stay

ALL OF THE STAFF at the Black Hawk are BEYOND Kind & Welcoming. We loved staying here 3 nights as we provided support to our fam on Ragbrai. We switched rooms and both were terrific. Spacious and clean with a lot of eclectic antiques throughout the hotel. Bartender at Cocktail lounge makes some great drinks and is also SUPER NICE. Great location with lots of restaurant options / bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! So unique it was like stepping back in time. Will absolutely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

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

Run down, poor service.

We were let down by this experience. The hotel smelled strongly of mold. There was mold in our room, old food from past guests, a sanitary seal from needles were left on our floor as well; the room was clearly not cleaned. We went to the bar where the only server came back from a break, did not was his hands and made use drinks, folding fruits with his hands to put in our drinks. The first drinks were dumped out because hairs were in them. We went down to breakfast 20 minutes after it was open and there was not enough breakfast for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025