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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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226 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA, 50701
  • Place, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Young Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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32-inch TV with cable channels, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
A fitness center, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and 7 minutes by foot from Waterloo Center for the Arts
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Waterloo hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Waterloo
Quality Waterloo
Econo Lodge Inn Waterloo
Econo Lodge Waterloo
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Hotel Waterloo

Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Reviews

6.2

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the property was Great the location was very convenient for the events. The staff was very helpful and found the service for the room could of been better overall it was a Good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! This is downtown Waterloo, so truck and train traffic, but overall we would stay again for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfred

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like everything about the property I was told non smoking room well that was a let down I was sleeping in a room that was stinky smell like they’ve been smoking in for years,also they told me they were going to clean it the other day all they did was take the trash out that was it I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brook and Greg

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare

Unfortunately experience as the room smell like cigarettes and so the lobby, outsite in the parking lot is a strong smell to marijuana, a lot of homeless people around the building. Not a pleasant night for children as we have to stay awake all night on fear for all the commotion of the firearm shots that happened that night and all the presence of police. Horrible experience, never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked like a run down office building and smells
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidemarie

Travelled with group
Not in the best area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Janell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok. Brings you back to the 80 with lamps and TVs. Staff was rude. Area motel is in ain’t the greatest. For the price is a place to put your head down
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and the bed was great. It was really quiet. We had a great stay. I would give it 5 stars but I was disappointed in the breakfast. No bacon or sausage. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fuys running the desk where super friendly and informative about the area. Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yorlys

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a bad smell but everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Trenton

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right next to clubs and bars where there is loud music and loud college students. The hotel is on a one way street so if you dont have good gps or dont know the area all I can say good luck. The staff is rude and when I got there they wanted 50 more dollars for a deposit. I asked what the deposit was for all he said was it was a requirement of the hotel. If you have other people coming to your room to visit or anything like that then they will have to park somewhere else due to the fact is each room is allowed 1 vehicle due to limited parking. If you have kids this would be the last place you would want to be at. I wouldnt recommend this hotel to my worst enemy and that includes the devil
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elunion

Liked: Staff & service
Front desk check in was smooth but I didn’t feel safe begging my things out the car three men was outside one with a mask on coming back in the second time they blocked the entrance and I had to speak again and say excuse while they looked at me like they could just eat me alive the entire building smelled like smoke badly but they have signs up to charge for smoke smelling rooms I have asthma I stayed up til 3am almost wanted to check out but I know they wouldn’t refund me and I was so tired from work definitely need to do better with the smoking area and the old chairs in the room like oil was on the arms of it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really close to a couple of good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building is very well built
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025