2 Star Hotel

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

226 West 5th Street, Waterloo, IA - United States
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown
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About

The Quality Inn & Suites hotel is located adjacent to the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, The Isle of Casinos and only 3.2 miles away from the Lost Island Waterpark. The hotel offers shuttle service to the casino for a minimum charge. Other area attractions include the National Cattle Congress, John Deere World Headquarters, Waterloo Industries and numerous golf courses. The hotel is located near the University of Northern Iowa, the Grout Museum District and the Young Arena. A variety of restaurants, including the famous Galleria de Paco, are located adjacent to the property. Guests of this Waterloo, IA hotel will enjoy many full-service amenities and features, including: Free high-speed Internet access, Free deluxe hot continental breakfast with biscuits and gravy, Free newspaper, Free local calls, Pet-friendly hotel; additional charges may apply. Business travelers will appreciated the conveniences of a business center which includes a workstation, printer, office supplies, fax and copy machines. All guest rooms at this Waterloo, IA hotel come equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, curved shower rods and in-room safes. Executive business suites offer large work areas with ergonomic chairs, computer hookups and some have whirlpool bathtubs to relax in. The hotel also offers suites with four person in-room hot tubs for those special occasions. The suites feature sofa sleepers, microwaves, refrigerators and living rooms. Nonsmoking rooms can be requested. Laundry facilities and valet cleaning service are provided for extra convenience.

Guest Rating

6.3

Pleasant

Based on 452 reviews

Location Of Hotel

7.3

Hotel Cleanliness

6.9

Hotel Staff

7.6

Overall Quality

6.3
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Room Options

1/2

1 King Suite, Smoking, Upgrade

sqft • 1 King

Air conditioningBath or ShowerClosetCoffee/tea machine

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1/5

2 Double Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

603 sqft • 2 Double

Additional bathroomAir conditioningAlarm clockBath or Shower

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1/6

Double Suite with Two Double Beds and Sofa Bed - Non Smoking

603 sqft • 2 Double and 1 Sofabed

Accessible by liftAir conditioningAlarm clockBath or Shower

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1/7

King Suite - Non-Smoking

603 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed

Accessible by liftAir conditioningAlarm clockBath or Shower

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Guest Rating

6.6

Pleasant

Based on 344 reviews

Location Of Hotel

7.3

Hotel Cleanliness

6.9

Hotel Staff

7.6

Overall Quality

6.3

Pros +

  • No frills just a good value. The beds were comfortable. Exactly what we needed. Great value
  • Being upgraded to the honeymoon sweet
  • Location.

Cons -

  • The breakfast area could have been cleaned or a container of soapy water to clean the table before you ate.
  • Not being able to get food at 230am
  • Heater was broken.

Business Traveler (10)

Solo Traveler (24)

Traveling as Couple (35)

Family with Young Children (22)

Group Traveler (7)

Total (184)

8.0

Heather

Posted on: 2-19-2026

No frills just a good value. The beds were comfortable. Exactly what we needed. Great value

The breakfast area could have been cleaned or a container of soapy water to clean the table before you ate.

10.0

Ruttman

Posted on: 2-9-2026

Being upgraded to the honeymoon sweet

Not being able to get food at 230am

7.0

Burch

Posted on: 2-2-2026

Location.

Heater was broken.

7.0

Carleen

Posted on: 1-31-2026

They did offer breakfast but the area was not kept attended so the hot items were not hot enough or well supplied.

This is an older building is in need of so there are many things that are in need of repairs. Some of the electrical outlets did not work in my room. The bathtub/shower drain was so slow that the tub was half full of water after my short shower. I left this comment on their comment note.

Top Amenities:

Free BreakfastFree Internet AccessFree ParkingHealth ServicesFitness CenterHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesHot tub/WhirlpoolFamily Friendly
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Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 03:00 PM

Check-out:

Before 11:00 AM

Pets:

Pets are not allowed.

Important Info:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of USD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Breakfast
Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Health Services
Fitness Center
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Hot tub/Whirlpool
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services

Facilities for disabled guests available
Fitness center
Free Breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Hot tub/Whirlpool
Hygiene certification
Microwave
Non-smoking property
Refrigerator
Wheelchair accessible

location

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

226 West 5th Street, Waterloo, IA

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