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The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Business centre
Designer store
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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115 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
  • Place, Cedar Falls Community Main Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, UNI-Dome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

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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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, individually decorated

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)

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, individually decorated

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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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, individually decorated

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

Premium Suite

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

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About the area

Cedar Falls

With a stay at The Black Hawk Hotel in Cedar Falls, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street and a 2-minute drive from Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. .This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of Northern Iowa and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Woods Lake Recreation Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • UNI-Dome - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • McLeod Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urban Pie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Falls Brown Bottle - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Black Hawk Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided on request, and microwaves can be requested.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a library.
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 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 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

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

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

Blackhawk Hotel Cedar Falls
Blackhawk Hotel
Blackhawk Cedar Falls
The Black Hawk Hotel Cedar Falls Iowa
The Blackhawk Hotel
Blackhawk Hotel
The Black Hawk Hotel Hotel
The Black Hawk Hotel Cedar Falls
The Black Hawk Hotel Hotel Cedar Falls

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. 512 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 751 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As they tell you it is the second oldest continuously run hotel in the states. This means it's old. It also makes it unique in many ways. Loved the elevator music! Cedar Falls is a great small town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

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

Historic hotel did not disappoint!

Charming, historic hotel in the heart of downtown. The front desk clerk was super friendly and helpful with parking and anything else we needed, she even remembered why we were there and asked about our swim meet the next day. The hotel has a Haunted Mansion vibe with the decor and the kids loved browsing the artifacts throughout. There’s also a playable piano in the lobby which my daughter tried out. The breakfast starts a little later than usual but offers some yummy grab and go bakery pastries and coffee. There is a bar that seemed to be popular thought we didn’t visit. The gym is not on property but is just a couple of blocks away and has your basic hotel setup with some free weights, treadmill, and elliptical. Parking was not reserved for hotel but was free and several spots available within a short walk (there’s the ability to park at the back door for check in and unloading). We only took a little longer on a Friday evening to find a spot but still not bad! Loved that they use real keys. Our room overlooked Main Street which was lovely, there was some traffic noise but that’s to be expected. If I had to change anything, I would suggest no mirror for me to stare at myself while using the toilet (LOL), and adding a bar of soap or hand soap dispenser by the sink. If you’re a light sleeper, may want to pack earplugs or a sound machine because it is old and you can hear creeks and noises but that’s part of the charm. Lots to do nearby. 10/10 recommend!
Front of building
One of the hallways
Our sitting area
Our beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Mason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic charm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toney

All excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

8/10 Good

Meg

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic property. Staff is wonderful and helpful. Be aware parking is find your own spot on the street. I would stay here again because I like unique places.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely kind and helpful to our guest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just loved our stay! It’s so comfortable and quiet here - and cool during the hot weather. The hotel is right on Main Street with all the restaurants and coffee shops and bars you need to be surrounded by Cedar Falls’ finest establishments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great very nicely decorated. Max at the front desk was easy to talk to and had a passion for the hotel rarely seen in a place. Would recommend stays to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle, Anamosa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was excited to stay at this historic hotel simply for the chance to see the property. The room was comfortable and the bed was nice and big. The AC unit couldn’t be adjusted and definitely could have used an extra blanket. I did not sleep well as my room overlooked Main Street and the motorcycle noise was on-going; each time I drifted off, I was jolted awake. Parking is stressful because there is no dedicated parking and you have to rely on parking somewhere around the property. Fingers crossed you can find one during a weekend stay. I was lucky to find one last spot at the tire business behind the hotel. I didn’t feel unsafe but it was inconvenient and a bit stressful. I had to leave by 6:30 am and wasn’t able to take advantage of coffee and breakfast served from 8-10 am. When I went downstairs to check out, there was nobody there. I left my keys on the desk with the others and left. Overall, the price paid for this hotel stay was not worth it. It was cool to see the old building but the vibe was disappointing and lonely. I won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel feels historic. Very friendly staff. The room was very spacious. Great environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Natasha

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Fun cocktails available at the bar. The suite was spacious and BEST BATH I've ever seen in a hotel! Book free 2 room suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron, West Point

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Nice hotel downtown

Loved it! Grew up in CF and walked past this hotel many times. Great place to stay. Loved how they kept most things as they were, with nice updates to bathroom.
Part of Lobby
Hallway
Bedroom
Sitting area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!!! Love the charm and warmth of the whole place, not at all like the sterile hotel chains, highly recommend it, plan to stay again sometime
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed at the Blackhawk several times and it never disappoints. Love the historical hotel and a great location. Excellent service great lounge. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025