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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

2.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
3052 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
    5 min drive
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    6 min drive
  • MercyOne Waterloo Emergency Care
    7 min drive
  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1 Bedroom)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1 Bedroom)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Waterloo

Located in Waterloo, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls is within a 10-minute drive of Young Arena and Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from College Square Mall and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Young Arena - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 11 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Young Arena
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Waterloo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 5:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
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
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls Hotel Waterloo
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Howard Johnson Inn Waterloo/Cedar Falls
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 677 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and odorous, sheets dirty, shower was not cleaned and had dirt in the walls, no hot water, phone didn’t work! Ceiling was falling apart huge area with cement and paint chips! Staff was very rude when notifying them of the conditions. They said they could not refund me because I had been in the room for 1 hour which in reality it had been 25 min!! Noisy room next to us kept me up on and off till 4 am!! Very disappointed I will never stay at the hotel chain again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashlee, Redmond

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We opted for the King Suite, but we did not get what we booked. We arrived to the Howard Johnson in Waterloo Iowa where we were directed to suite 114. We entered the suite and it reeked of cigarette smoke. We didn’t set our bags down because we knew that the suite wouldn’t be sufficient. We looked around the room and also found a cigarette underneath the king bed frame. My husband went back out to the front desk and explained the situation. The front desk clerk at the Howard Johnson verified that the room wasn’t acceptable and then checked for a replacement room. She also made a comment that their cleaning staff generally didn’t do a good job, but there was nothing they could do about it. The clerk said that they didn’t have any more suites available so she offered for us to downgrade. Howard Johnson said they couldn’t refund the price difference because we booked through a third party. We said we would think about it and went to dinner. We knew we didn’t want to downgrade, but we wanted to be sure of our options. While at dinner we started a conversation with Expedia’s customer service to see if canceling the Howard Johnson was an option. We explained the situation and Expedia seemed to understand and said to rebook at a new hotel and that they would give us a full refund. Expedia is now refusing to give us a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lora

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel needs updated for sure. That said, I've stayed at many hotels that were older but this one also needs a deep, deep cleaning. Overall not a good stay but also things like food left in the refiderator and bathroom not clean made it that I can't recommend this place to anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything that was supposed to be clean was clean. Facilities definitely need upgrades. Beds were very uncomfortable and you can tell they are just worn out. Mine sunk in the middleand gave me a backache.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had big stains on comforter and stains on sheets!! Someone's left overs were still fridge from last tenant and had loud commotions in hallway at 3am!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

euloge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Six night stay was too long
We stayed six nights. We needed a handicapped room or at least ground floor as there was no elevator on site. Stairs and toilet were my major concern so I brought a mobility rail that goes around the toilet to help me stand up. The toilet was so low it didn’t help, and we ended up going to Walmart and $43 later took home a raised toilet seat. Thankfully, I had taken my own shower chair. They served a free breakfast from 5am-9am which consisted of biscuits, gravy, sausage, make your own waffle, yogurt, toast, English muffins. Orange juice, apple juice, coffee. There were no eggs or fresh fruits offered. I never saw an attendant in the breakfast area. People were wiping their own tables with paper towels before using. The menu never changed. When we checked in, we were told there was a $100 charge added to our credit card as a damage deposit and also reminded theirs was a no smoking facility. I’m not so sure that was true. Everywhere we went up and down the hallway, the stench of cigarette smoke was overwhelming. It was also apparent that most of the staff smoked as well. They also allowed pets, with an additional deposit. We had dogs in two rooms near us, and they were barking almost constantly. We didn’t say anything as we have dogs of our own, but most people wouldn’t be as gracious. The hallway carpeting was filthy and should have been replaced. The tile floor in our room felt very sticky. And our desk chair leg was broken. Probably wouldn’t stay here again unless we had to
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
This was a nice place to stay. It was clean, the staff was helpful with directions around the city, the breakfast was average. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, breakfast more than expected, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no electricity in the entire building, and since the staff did not know when it would be coming on, we cancelled and found a different motel that had power.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower curtain and wall (and ceiling) were marred with dirt in a few areas. Vinyl flooring is a plus in room, but otherwise seems in need of some TLC and upgraded mattresses. The limited breakfast options offered few choices or options ran out fast. This could be a great option, but is a tired property. We stayed here two years ago and it this weekend's visit was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vartan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel was ok. The beds were comfortable and breakfast was really good. I went to tell the folks at the desk to have a look at the shower knob, there were only a couple of little kids in the office. I thought the price was a little high for the property but it was college graduation weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tazhanae

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, perfect for a quick place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a smell in our room that was as if it had been heavily smoked in and covered with an air freshener. There were many stains in the carpet. The toilet in our room did not flush well and ultimately we had to use the employee bathroom because the maintenance person was scheduled only a couple times per week. The pool was pleasant enough and the breakfast was fairly standard. The front desk was staffed with kind people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable Older hotel, clean, they have done a nice job taking care of this hotel. Staff is friendly. People should know they don't have an elevator. Didn't bother us but family checking in behind us had walker and was told nothing available on 1 St floor. They had a really hard time with stairs. Pool was not the cleanest. We bring our dog with us so location was nice lots of room to walk dog around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024