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The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street

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Front of property
Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic) | Bathroom
Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic) | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, individually decorated

Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, individually decorated

Executive Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cedar Falls

The Black Hawk Hotel places you steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street and within a 20-minute stroll of Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a full-service spa and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering at Kate & Co can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with facials and mani/pedis. Bar Winslow is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a 24-hour business centre. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Cedar Falls hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from University of Northern Iowa and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) 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
  • Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • UNI-Dome - 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
  • ‪4 Queens Dairy Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pump Haus Pub & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive

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 its guests a full-service spa. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Spa services, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Black Hawk Hotel.

This 3.5-star Cedar Falls hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1853
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Black Hawk Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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.

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 selected days.

Languages

English

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lb per pet
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Black Hawk Hotel?

The Black Hawk Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a spa on site at The Black Hawk Hotel?

Yep, Kate & Co is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and sports massages.

Does The Black Hawk Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Black Hawk Hotel?

No, The Black Hawk Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Black Hawk Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Black Hawk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 672 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

Ann Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay! Beautiful! Will stay again. A map would help with public parking, we parked in the wrong publicly parking and got a ticket.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming and nostalgic!

It's a vibe! Even before you walk in, you travel back in time. When we ooened the door, we were greeted with the sounds of the jazz band. Many guests and Cedar Falls folks were quietly enjoying the music in the lobby and bar rooms. Oh, and please keep the voucher system for breakfast! We thoroughly enjoyed the small businesses that served breakfast. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - price was fabulous compared to the others in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Black Hawk provides a wonderful stay and had so much history. Will definitely stay again. They could work on parking as that was a bit of a hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Beautiful

Beautiful old hotel! Friendly staff and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great historic hotel

An old historic hotel that has been updated but still has that classic old vibe. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and decorated nicely. Bathroom was smaller but updated with a large tiled shower. Located on Main Street so location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The historical ambiance was wonderful, and the staff was friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly staff, paid parking on street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Parking situation isn’t ideal but this is such unique quality hotel it’s absolutely worth the stay. Beautiful hotel. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

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

2/10 Terrible

Lemuel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very cool historical building. This creates a great vibe, but also has some limitations. The lobby was breezy and cool on the very cold winter days. Room size was nice, but the shower was cramped and small. However water pressure and hot water were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Wheaton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Wheaton

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic hotel in the heart of town. Surrounded by shops restaurants, parks and museums. Great place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024