The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Front of property
Premium Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic) | Down duvets, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic) | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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115 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Northern Iowa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • UNI-Dome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Black Hawk Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street
A full-service spa, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre 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 on-site. 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 duvets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 selected days.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Black Hawk Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cedar Falls Community Main Street. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Relax with a drink at the cocktail bar
  • Treat yourself to Swedish massages, facials or manicures and pedicures at Kate & Co
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street and a 2-minute drive from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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 centre 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.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Bar Winslow – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 15 metres
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lb per pet
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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

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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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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The Black Hawk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 665 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming and nostalgic!

It's a vibe! Even before you walk in, you travel back in time. When we ooened the door, we were greeted with the sounds of the jazz band. Many guests and Cedar Falls folks were quietly enjoying the music in the lobby and bar rooms. Oh, and please keep the voucher system for breakfast! We thoroughly enjoyed the small businesses that served breakfast. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - price was fabulous compared to the others in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Black Hawk provides a wonderful stay and had so much history. Will definitely stay again. They could work on parking as that was a bit of a hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Beautiful

Beautiful old hotel! Friendly staff and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great historic hotel

An old historic hotel that has been updated but still has that classic old vibe. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and decorated nicely. Bathroom was smaller but updated with a large tiled shower. Located on Main Street so location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The historical ambiance was wonderful, and the staff was friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly staff, paid parking on street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Parking situation isn’t ideal but this is such unique quality hotel it’s absolutely worth the stay. Beautiful hotel. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

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

2/10 Terrible

Lemuel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very cool historical building. This creates a great vibe, but also has some limitations. The lobby was breezy and cool on the very cold winter days. Room size was nice, but the shower was cramped and small. However water pressure and hot water were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Wheaton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Wheaton

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic hotel in the heart of town. Surrounded by shops restaurants, parks and museums. Great place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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