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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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226 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • Place, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterloo Center for the Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Young Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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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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32-inch TV with cable channels, pay films

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

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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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

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 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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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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About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
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 offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. 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. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Five Sullivan Brothers 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 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
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.

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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 373 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, newport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is always nice at check in and I go often and se familiar faces and it’s my first choice coming to Waterloo. No it’s not the ritz but it’s bug free and clean and the staff is nice to me when I visit and I visit often and if there’s not a room available and I have to go elsewhere the staff is helpful finding something else but it’s my first choice when I visit Waterloo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Econo Lodge needs a update. But the staff was Friendly & pleasant. The overall stay was enjoyable. I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the property was Great the location was very convenient for the events. The staff was very helpful and found the service for the room could of been better overall it was a Good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! This is downtown Waterloo, so truck and train traffic, but overall we would stay again for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfred

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like everything about the property I was told non smoking room well that was a let down I was sleeping in a room that was stinky smell like they’ve been smoking in for years,also they told me they were going to clean it the other day all they did was take the trash out that was it I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brook and Greg

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare

Unfortunately experience as the room smell like cigarettes and so the lobby, outsite in the parking lot is a strong smell to marijuana, a lot of homeless people around the building. Not a pleasant night for children as we have to stay awake all night on fear for all the commotion of the firearm shots that happened that night and all the presence of police. Horrible experience, never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked like a run down office building and smells
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidemarie

Travelled with group
Not in the best area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Janell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok. Brings you back to the 80 with lamps and TVs. Staff was rude. Area motel is in ain’t the greatest. For the price is a place to put your head down
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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