Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

2.0 star property

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Dining
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

This hotel features a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Waterloo Convention Center. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and 7 minutes on foot from Waterloo Center for the Arts
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness centre, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Waterloo hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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 films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 Waterloo Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 394 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does this place answer their phones ever... i tried to modify my reservation online when i recieved the confirmation email beucase inhad accidemyly chosen the wrong day and the site wouldnt let me so i tried to call and call but nothing all night and still cant get to a manager.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heriberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Decoby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fergus

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but didn’t receive any housekeeping my whole stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The garbages around the hotel were overflowing. It made the hallway smell bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Room was decent for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

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

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is very helpful..and are willing to go above and beyond what is expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price it's great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
I felt like the desk people treated me as if they were doing me a favor.. and when would ask for towels or soap it was a huge bother
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Trinette

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Xee

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Uninspired property

The property is a bit worn. The window did not lock. The elevator buttons had to be pushed twice—once for floor, and again to open when it stopped—maintenance or repairs needed on the button panels/wiring. Location is OK, there are a slew of mediocre bars 1/2 block away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025