Holiday Inn Express- Waterloo/Cedar Falls by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (213 reviews)
2127 La Porte Road , Waterloo , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast variety
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
No hot tub
Hair dryer malfunction
Need for renovations

Categories

Cleanliness
7.34
Clean rooms but some issues with items not functioning properly.
Service
8.81
Super friendly and welcoming staff, particularly at check-in.
Location
8.85
Great location, nice and quiet.
Room Quality
7.8
Comfortable bed but could use a refresh.
Amenities
7.83
Variety of breakfast options; wished for a hot tub.
Value for Money
8.29
Overall good value with the amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Nice breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.31
Overall good experience, would recommend staying again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:25

Property Description

Convenient Location: Situated just off I-380 and opposite Crossroads Center mall, the Holiday Inn Express- Waterloo/Cedar Falls is easily accessible for travelers.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy a comfortable stay in contemporary rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TV, a coffee maker, refrigerator, work desk, and ironing facilities.

Leisure and Business Facilities: Take advantage of the indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, business center, and laundry facilities during your stay.

Start your day right with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet featuring delicious cinnamon rolls.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express- Waterloo/Cedar Falls for a convenient and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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 deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ALO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 213 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.83
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.31
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The room and bed are comfy and quiet and like the pool area.good breakfast.

Cons:

They didnt have a hot tub.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Really enjoyed my stay good breakfast options room was quite and spacious.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Mario solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
K
Kevin family_with_children us
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
Q
Quackenbush family_with_children us
9
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
A
Alyssa extended_group us
7
2025-11-08 via Nuitee
A
ALEX family_with_children us
9
2025-10-26 via Nuitee
M
melissa
10
Pros:

Stay was just fine. Only downfall was no biscuits & sausage gravy this stay.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
F
Fay family
10
Pros:

Breakfast options were a nice variety and good with helpful staff. Pool area was clean and nice. Would stay again.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
J
Jessie family_with_children
8
Pros:

Clean room, family friendly, person who checked us in was super friendly and welcoming

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
L
Lindsay family_with_children us
10
Pros:

It was in a great location, and nice and quiet. Breakfast was great as well! We would definitely stay again.

Cons:

I wish there was a hot tub but it was no big deal

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
R
Roger couple us
10
2025-08-29 via Nuitee
K
Kristin family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Clean and relatively quiet.

Cons:

Hair dryer in room didn’t work. Had to go to front desk to get a new one. Also ironing board didn’t stay up in locking position.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple us
8
Cons:

the hotel needs a remodeling but it is still very nice.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

A nice stayand a comfortable bed.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
G
Gary Allen partner
8
Pros:

The place could use a refresh.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple us
8
2025-08-04 via Nuitee
J
John partner
10
Pros:

Nice place

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple us
9
2025-07-24 via Nuitee
K
Kari family with young children us
3
Poor
2025-06-12 via Nuitee