Has a bed and breakfast feel with comfortable rooms, spacious and modern setting. Go back in time when in the lobby. Charming setting with allure of leather seating areas and a perfect little place to gather with friends. All amenities (with a discounted breakfast from adjoining cafe) included. Ideal location within a short walk to fine dining and play in... More

If you've never been to downtown Cedar Falls you're missing one of the greatest towns in the country. The number of fine restaurants and shops are amazing and this hotel is right in the middle of everything. It is perfect for anyone wanting to stay in an older hotel that has been upgraded to modern conveniences. It's amazing to walk... More

Stayed in this quaint hotel 2 nights in October 2011. This is a turn of the century hotel that has been redone. It is just gorgeous with lots of dark wook and antiques. The room was huge with a king size bed and jacuzzi tub. It is in a part of downtown that has been redone so there are plenty... More

Visiting Waterloo / Cedar Falls are on business or leisure??? Forget the chain hotels (sorry Hampton) for once and stay at The Black Hawk. Hotel is historic with a variety of room options. Single rooms are smaller and bathrooms tiny. However the hotel is filled with Character. Friendly staff, great lobby, real keys, attached restaurant and an awesome Martini Bar.... More

Claiming to be the longest operating hotel in Iowa this awesome property on the National Historic Register is just one of the draws of this cool college town. There's a thriving pedestrian friendly downtown with neat shops, bars and restaurants on which the Black Hawk is perfectly situated. Cool lounges make it a nice place to hang out too. We... More

We went to Cedar Falls for a wedding and the bride set us up in the Black Hawk instead of the commercial hotels near the reception site. What a blessing! It is a beautiful place with a lot of character you won't find in a chain hotel. We stayed in a suite in the top floor where they took several... More

We decided to make a stop in Cedar Falls, and as soon as we saw the Black Hawk's website, we knew that's where we wanted to stay. We like historical buildings, and the decor looked great. When we arrived, the staff was very nice, and we were pleased with the room we ended up with - comfortable bed, whirlpool tub,... More

We recently accompanied my parents on a trip to Iowa to see some old family farms, graves and houses. Yeah, I know it doesn't sound like a ripping time, but it really was and one of the highlights was the Black Hawk Hotel. Most of my trips to Cedar Falls/Waterloo have been business trips and mostly involving the university so... More

Loved this place. We had originally had a room booked in the main hotel, but due to circumstances beyond our control had to change our reservation to three days later. Hence, the hotel was booked and we had to take a room in the more contemporary motor lodge. It, too, was great. The decor was amazing for a hotel, tho... More