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    Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

    3.5 (38 reviews)
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    Michelle N.

    This hotel is remarkable! Worth every penny! My friend stayed here last year and suggested we stay on our trip. There isn't much I can say that hasn't already been said, but the hotel is housed in a repurposed factory and those elements have made a stunning hotel. The rooms are HUGE and open, stylish, very clean, and comfortable. Name brand toiletries are provided, there is a large open shower and there is a snack area next to the check in desk. The staff was very friendly checking in AND out. I only had a few problems that led me to giving three stars instead of 5. The first is that the bathroom door is made of frosted glass. It's very pretty and you actually can't see through it but it made me SO self conscious! My other two may have been covid related so I'm not upset about them but it's worth noting that there is a restaurant but it isn't operating so there is no option to just walk down and get food or order room service unless you want the snacks for sale. The final issue was that on check out day at around 0800 someone, I'm assuming housekeeping, opened the door and tried to come in. Thankfully we had the safety bar latched so she couldn't get into the room but it would've been good to announce herself or knock. I wasn't upset enough to bring it up to anyone, like I said, things are strange right now with Covid and she may have just been running on auto pilot. I would 100% stay here again happily!

    Melanie L.

    I love this hotel, it's really cool. Very modern with some of the best staff I've encountered on various hotel stays. Kiera was extremely helpful and amazing at the reception desk. First of all, it's a cool old building that used to be a John Deer factory. They've left the ceilings as dappled worn concrete with just a fresh coat of paint. There are mysterious columns that must be for structural support but they make for some sweet architectural interest in the rooms. This hotel has six beautiful stories with a lap pool on the sixth floor and an exercise room somewhere- I'll be honest, I didn't even look for it lol. The color scheme is a neutral but modern gray and black. All fixtures and furniture have a modern light industrial feel. There is a beautiful arbor covered courtyard with tons of seating and the indoor breakfast/dining area was pretty hip. Everything is clean and crisp and feels like new. It was a nice little home away from home. I stayed in a room with double queen beds. There was a huge floor-to ceiling window with both a shade and a blackout shade that raise and lower easily by a pulley style chain. Two seating areas, a long desk with another for a full sized work area. There was a small two drawer chest that should be enough to unpack for a weekend and a nice size closet with normal hangers! If needed, the closet also houses a full sized ironing board and iron. We also had a small refrigerator that I didn't notice immediately because it is tucked in a cabinet to prevent that annoying hum. My room had no fewer than 20 outlets (probably more) and the nightstand even had usb plug-ins. There are lights everywhere so you can make the room as bright as you like, or keep just a smaller reading lamp on. The bathroom was spacious with a giant walk in shower. No tub, but I'm more than ok with that. They stocked plenty of towels and toiletries, but if you need extra just ask. I received additional shampoo, lotion and towels in abundance with no attitude from the staff. The ONLY two things that keep this from a five Ayer are the slowest elevators in Waterloo and heavy room doors. The set of elevators closest to the reception desk move like molasses. The set on the far end move slightly faster. The room doors are huge and quite heavy-though I will say the for their heft, they do not slam. But I have a bad elbow so it was difficult for me to pull them open. I would definitely stay here again. I loved this place. There is no continental breakfast but the hotel has a tiny store with snacks and the bistro has breakfast from 7-10. It's also situated perfectly so driving to restaurants or places of interest won't take you hours. It looks like there will also be two restaurants opening soon on the ground floor. If you're in need of a room in Waterloo, I'd recommend staying here.

    Patrick T.

    This hotel is fantastic. I love old building (old John Deere plant) that they can whip up into modern hotel spaces. This one is top notch. Rooms are spacious with vaulted ceilings, big windows and mod furniture. Great showers, and bathrooms. The lobby is swank, and the morning breakfast area was nice. Service was top notch.. Melina the hostess who checked us in was super gracious and helpful in making our stay the cosiest ever! Great place for families or if you are looking to get away! The pool area was super nice and not deep, perfect for my 3 1/2 year old to do some swimming! All in all this is a great spot. I would come back here in a heartbeat!

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    Howard B.

    The Courtyard is an A-OK hotel in Waterloo Iowa. I give them high marks for adapting a Courtyard into a former John Deere factory. Everything in the hotel was extra big! The rooms were especially super spacious. The front desk staff was helpful and friendly. The staff at the Bistro in the evening was also helpful and efficient. The Bistro staff in the morning was nice but seemed a little disorganized and on the slower side to take orders. There are two restaurants also onsite making things easy and convenient if you stay here. I was satisfied with everything. The hotel has the potential for being exceptional.

    Donna B.

    We had to find a place to stop Midway in our traveling. We chose this because it was the first one on the list. Boy am I glad we did. First, Faith the receptionist was wonderful. You can tell she loved her job. You could tell she loved her hotel. You could tell she loved John Deere! When I came out of the bathroom in the hallway she said, "How do you like our bathroom!" It wasn't a question.... She knew how I like the bathroom! The bathroom is awesome. She explained why the rooms were so large. She explained why they were supposed to be larger. She explain John Deere and her history in the town. These rooms are ginormous! I literally had had apartments smaller than these rooms. Clean. Beautiful. Paul Mitchell products. Internet TV. Starbucks coffee. If I had to live somewhere for the rest of my life in a hotel I would pick this hotel!

    Sarah W.

    Awesome. Cool. Funky. Comfortable. This is definitely one of the best hotels I've stayed at in the Midwest. It has a cool history and fun vibe. The rooms are huge and stylish. And their gym is extra large and great for someone who wants space.

    Emily S.

    Wow this is a nice addition to the CedarLoo area! Im glad they used this building for something and made it really cool. We were greeted at the front desk by Melina who got our room set up for us and let us know where everything was at. We ended up having a suite and it was great! There was a huge comfy bed, a couch that pulled out into a bed and a big closet and shower! There isnt much of a view, as its an old industrial park, but its real close to the heart of downtown Waterloo. Theres a small pool. The only thing I thought it needed was more decoration in the rooms. But overall great! Plenty of places to eat nearby and things to check out. The restaurant inside the hotel was great too. The server really made sure all our food was vegan and was pleasant to talk to. If I need to stay at a hotel on my next visit home I will definitely be looking into this one first!

    Brooke K.

    I loved the history of the building being a former John Deere tractor factory, the hotel is very modern and clean. The room was very nice but super cold and the open concept shower never let you get really warm. The elevators definitely are the slowest and one was out of working order. They have a small cafe with a breakfast and dinner menu. Take note- you best put an order in between 7-9:20am because we walked down at 9:32 and the woman at the register told us we were two minutes past being able to order. Lovely. Dinner service starts at 5:00. Besides those few things it was a nice place to stay and well located.

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    Best Hotel in Waterloo Cedar Falls .... 2 restaurants and a really cool Pub .. can't believe this was an old Deere engine factory.

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    The Waterloo Elk's Lodge is available for anyone to host an event in the facility whether you are a…read moremember or not. The staff can assist you to make things happen without membership. This is an historic building that has been available in the community for many years. It has recently undergone total renovation with up-to-date and lovely furnishings and decor. The building is also 100% wheelchair or handicap accessible from the parking lot entrance onto all building levels of which there are five. There are a variety of room sizes available to choose from so you won't be a small group in a huge room, everything is quite versatile. If you can imagine it, the staff at the Waterloo Elk's Lodge can help make it happen for you or your group. We have hosted &/or attended a wide range of events in the building through the years. From small intimate family gatherings, wedding receptions, scout ceremonies, graduation receptions, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, committee and luncheon meetings, political rallies and dinners, fundraisers, HS proms, sports banquets, gala events, class reunions, celebration of life events, funeral dinners, wine tastings, Christmas parties. Any event is guaranteed to be enjoyable. We have never been disappointed. You will find the management team is delightful to work with. The chef and kitchen staff are extremely knowledgeable and do a wonderful job with meal service. We have never been disappointed with our food. The wait Staff are Personable and accommodating. The bartenders can make any kind of drink you want from the stock on hand. Each room is nicely appointed, but you are welcome to bring your own decorations and accessories, if you wish. So if you have an event coming up that you need to host in the community consider The Waterloo Elk's Lodge. If you can imagine or dream it, the staff can help you make it a memorable event in your budget large or small at the Elk's Lodge hall.

    While the building is beautiful and most of the staff were great, the bartender and "security" were…read moreincredibly rude to the bride and entire bridal party. They spent A LOT of money to have their wedding there and were disrespectful all night and made everyone feel uncomfortable. The bartender refused to prioritize the bridal party for drinks, halting them from being able to take photos in a timely manner. They asked for a ton of money to only have one bartender on staff for a very large group of people, so there was a significant line for drinks all night. The security guard was creepily checking out the women all night while at the same time being incredibly rude and unprofessional. We had actual police officers in attendance as guests, and even they couldn't believe how Paul Blart was acting. He was overheard asking the bartender "when is this thing over, I don't get why these things last this long." When the bridal party went to do a check to collect the rest of their belongings before leaving for the night, he stated a bunch of them were "fooling around" in the basement. Someone who clearly has never been invited to a party or a wedding in their life should not be tasked with this. Not to mention he gets paid $300 to be there. Even pacing up on the stage staring everyone down while we ate dinner. You would think he would be more concerned with waiting by the entrance to ensure there weren't people going to be drinking and driving (his job) instead of ogling the women and treating/questioning all the guests, pulling them out from the dance floor to interrogate them like a wanna be cop. Pay 7k to this place if you want to be treated poorly and your guests to be treated poorly on the most important day of your life.

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    Table 1912 is back! Exterior signage has Table 1912 on the left, Gilmore's Pub on the right and…read moredouble glass entry doors to the right of that patio. Go straight and take a left through Gilmore's, to reach Table 1912. Wasn't super intuitive but you'll figure it out. Attended their pre-opening dinner, and tried, well, everything. Comfortable, friendly, attentive service (note: when you make your reservation you can request your server). A beautifully paced 4-course meal. I'm sure if you wanted to you could just order what you want and be done with it, but otherwise ordering of drinks, salad/soup course, entree and dessert is paced out, allowing for visiting, enjoyment of the restaurant, drinks, food, and your company. Our meal was about 2 hours. We started with the baked clams, bacon jam croquettes, and pork belly. Clams were my favorite but all were wonderful. The pork belly was a delightful combo of sweet and salty. For salads we got the ginger orange salad and the steak salad (they were out of the carrot bisque). The ginger orange salad was a nicely balanced sweet, bitter (from the greens), and salty (parm crisp) concoction. The steak in that salad was incredibly tender. A classic combination of flavors with olives, feta, quality Italian dressing. For entrees our table got the stuffed chicken, lamb, and the strip loin. The lamb was tender, tasty, with the right amount of gamey flavor, and the mushroom strudel was to die for. Crunchy, delicious, really incredible flavors--would be great as a stand alone appetizer option as well. Our friend enjoyed his chicken. The steak was fine, but probably would try something else next time (it was a little tough, and the garlic mashed potatoes were only ok). On to dessert. Wow! Turtle cheesecake (forgot picture) was very good, our friend loved the red velvet cake-beautiful presentation. But the star of the show was the lowly ice cream sundae. Usually just an after thought on a menu for kids or the unadventurous. But oh.my.god. A scoop of vanilla and a scoop of chocolate ice cream, both from Hansen's dairy. A house made cookie crumbled for the base, (note: everything on the menu is house made best i can tell), black cherry sauce, chocolate sauce, and marshmallow cream. Soooooo good. Enough for two for sure but don't feel bad if you don't want to share. A full bar, good beer selection, and a nice featured cocktail menu. Check this place out--you will not be disappointed.

    Not conventional. A surprisingly intimate restaurant located in an event center. Service was…read morefantastic. The food... Very surprising. Delicious actually. Premium selections for wine. And you should stay for dessert. I had the crème brûlée, but love the fact that there is a weekly cheesecake option, because who doesn't like cheesecake. Plenty of space for small business dinner or large group.

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