The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property
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Premium Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, individually decorated
Business center
Designer store

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$125
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

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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

Room options

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

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

Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

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

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About this property

The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5-star Cedar Falls hotel steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street
A full-service spa, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center 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 onsite. 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 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.
The Black Hawk Hotel features a full-service spa. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. This Cedar Falls hotel also offers spa services, a library, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Black Hawk Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

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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. 494 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 721 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this stay it’s very cool!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Good weekend!!

Great place to stay!! Beautiful building!! Great staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a perfect stay! Amazing hospitality and a great staff. Super cool hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel very convenient and well located lots to see
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel has a ton of character and history. Bar Winslow had fantastic drinks, the breakfast pastries were delicious and every single member of the staff was so kind. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special place of beautiful history! Right in Main Street- park and walk about many cool shops!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lemuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and unique hotel. Staff were very nice and helpful. Can walk to many bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel would highly recommend! Very clean and comfortable with friendly helpful staff! Great cocktails in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite they offer is so cozy! The bed is very comfortable! Drinks at the bar were delicious and very friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything but the PILLOWS!! Replace them!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was historically amazing! Jazz was playing when we stayed and it was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well–maintained classic in a fun neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025