The Black Hawk Hotel

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Overview of The Black Hawk Hotel

The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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115 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationCedar Falls Community Theatre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSartori Memorial Hospital16 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Woods Lake Recreation Area16 min walk
  • AirportWaterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)5 min drive

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About this area

Cedar Falls

Located in Cedar Falls, The Black Hawk Hotel is in the entertainment district. Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and McLeod Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Cedar Falls Community Main Street and Lost Island Waterpark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at UNI-Dome or Young Arena. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Cedar Falls Community Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Sartori Memorial Hospital - 16 min walk
  • Big Woods Lake Recreation Area - 16 min walk
  • College Square Mall - 4 min drive
  • University of Northern Iowa - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Scratch Cupcakery - 2 min walk
  • Pablo's Mexican Grill - 2 min walk
  • Whiskey Road - 3 min walk
  • 4 Queens Dairy Cream - 17 min walk
  • The Brown Bottle - 18 min walk

About this property

The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5-star spa hotel near Cedar Falls Community Main Street
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge 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. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and spa services. All 43 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and iPod docks. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include minibars and room service. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Black Hawk Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). 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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (470 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

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Washer and dryer
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Guest rating 4+
Guest rating 4+
Air conditioned
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Hotel
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4 PM - 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 2:00 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs
Pet-sitting services are available
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per stay

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 allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, 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

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Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 249 out of 394 reviews
5 - Excellent 63%
Rating 4 - Good. 89 out of 394 reviews
4 - Good 23%
Rating 3 - Okay. 39 out of 394 reviews
3 - Okay 10%
Rating 2 - Poor. 10 out of 394 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 7 out of 394 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.3/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.5/5

Eco-friendliness
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1/5 Terrible

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sheets had not been changed. There was blood on the sheet and the pillowcase. The noise from the street was horrible. Super loud music, drums and people were screaming etc. until after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was historic building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

1/5 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great little find. The ambiance is so cool. Lots of antiques. It is a super friendly place. Surrounded by bars and resturants. Everything is in walking distance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old building and atmosphere. Very clean. I was a little noisy but we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022