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Econo Lodge Waterloo

1.5 of 5
3350 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Econo Lodge Waterloo
Ranked #14 of 15 hotels in Waterloo
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Minnesota, USA
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Compared to other Econo Lodge motels, this one was pretty good. The room was large and CLEAN, and had a refrigerator and microwave. The negatives were the hard bed, and paper thin walls! I could hear everything going on in the neighboring rooms. Breakfast was cereal or muffins or toast. Overall, not bad for a cheap place to stay.

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Des Moines, Ia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I was trying to find a place that I could stay that was cheep and clean. I think this fit the bill very well. I did have another guest knock on my door at 3:30am in a drunkin stupper. He had the wrong room. But this could have happened in any high end $500 a night hotel. I would stay... More

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indianoplis in
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

place is a dive for a place that was suposed to be under construction cant see anything that has been done broken windows in rooms mold in bathrooms place smells like a ashtry and they have the worst front desk workers ive ever talked too very rude!!! no help at all could careless if you stay there or not and... More

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bloomington il
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Decorated in 1970's filth. Don't know where to start from the yellow stained sheets,the smell of a room that has been smoked in for 30 years, or the prostitute screaming in the neighboring room. Ask the man at front desk for an extra pillow and he acts like he has to pull teeth to get one. Overall once you get... More

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Morgantown,WV
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012 via mobile

Passing through Iowa on my way across country, decided to stop here.. Never had a problem with choice hotels. This place is terrible!!! I asked the lady at the front desk for extra pillows, without hesitation they were all out, I also asked for a extra towel (girlfriend washing her hair) to the response of you only get new towels... More

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wisconsin
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The hotel was under construction, so they are obviously trying to improve the place, but the smell of paint and cleaners was pretty overwhelming. While the staff was friendly, the bathroom and the towels were not as clean as they should be. The walls of the room were not sound proof at all, and the hallways were noisy. Small rooms... More

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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012 via mobile

I understand the were under construction but it was horrible. Total makeshift setup in a sketchy neighborhood, mold all over the grout in the shower, i could hear every word the people above me were saying. I have my doubts if it will be good enuf after remodeling. It needs a lot. Parking lot was dark and dirty.

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Senior Reviewer
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

Our room was clean. Breakfast was pretty picked over by the time we got up (late). Girls sports team roaming hallways and talking on cell phones in the morning. Opened door and one was laying outside our room on her back on phone talking. Kinda weird, but we slept well at a great price.

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Omaha, Ne
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37 reviews 37 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

Room was clean, bed and bedding were very comfortable. I usually am a very restless sleeper when it comes to hotels, but I honestly slept straight thru the night. Staff was pleasant and accommodating. There were plenty of muffins, rolls, bread and cereal to chose from in the morning. I would stay again.

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Ohio
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011

It was not well maintained outside, part of the sign is missing The room is clean but very old and outdated. Like the previous person wrote they only put a couple slices of bread or donuts at a time and they don't supply plastic cups with the ice bucket. I will not stay there again.

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Address: 3350 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
Region: United States > Iowa > Waterloo
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Wheelchair access
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Ranked #14 of 15 hotels in Waterloo
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Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
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