THE BLACK HAWK HOTEL, Cedar Falls

The Black Hawk Hotel - A historic 28-room boutique hotel with craft cocktails and local dining in downtown Cedar Falls

Dating back to 1853, The Black Hawk Hotel stands as the second-longest continuously operating hotel in the country. This Cedar Falls hotel features 28 guest rooms equipped with luxury beds, period furniture, antiques, flatscreen TVs, and 1-gigabit internet. Bar Winslow, the hotel's prohibition-inspired craft cocktail bar, serves specialty drinks including their signature Old Fashioned. Each morning, guests receive complimentary fresh-baked pastries and local coffee in the hotel library. The Black Hawk Hotel provides modern amenities including Malin + Goetz bath products, pet-friendly accommodations, and access to a 24/7 fitness center two blocks away. A business center with workspaces and meeting rooms is available through nearby River Place Cowork. Located in downtown Cedar Falls, the property sits within 0.3 miles of multiple dining options including Wilbo Burger, Los Cabos, and Ginger Thai. The UNI-Dome and Hartman Reserve Nature Center are both 2 miles away.

Pros

Preservation of original architectural elements including penny tile floors in Bar Winslow

24-hour concierge service with local expertise

Bike rental service available for exploring 100+ miles of Cedar Valley trails

Personalized shopping assistance and restaurant reservation service

Cons

Fitness center located two blocks from main property

6 miles from Waterloo Regional Airport