"The hotel was easy to access and close to UNI. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. I'd stay here again.2016-10-10"
"Close to UNI. The hotel was clean, and the staff was helpful. Nice pool and good, hot breakfast. We've stayed here twice before and always have a positive experience.2016-06-18"
"Right off the freeway and easy to find. Nice, hotel clean room and friendly, professional staff. The indoor pool was pleasant. I'll definitely stay here again.2018-07-19"
"The hotel was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Good value.2017-02-26"
"Front desk clerk wasn't accommodating. Don't recommend this hotel.2015-04-21"
"The motel room was clean and comfortable, and the rates were competitive. The TV control was a little confusing. Breakfast was satisfactory. Decent place to stay for the price.2022-05-19"
"Clean room with relaxing decor. The motel staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. I had no complaints.2019-03-13"
"The motel was fine. The room was clean, and the staff was OK. No elevator, and the entrance doors weren't automatic. No information provided about breakfast, Internet access, parking, or pool hours.2016-06-14"
"Nice hotel and a good value. I'd definitely stay again.2016-04-05"
"The night clerk treated us rudely. The hotel manager apologized when we told him, but didn't offer compensation. The Dolly Taxi bus wasn't free.2016-02-23"
"The room smelled like cooking, and there was no exhaust fan to get rid of it. The hallway looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in days. Not worth the price. Don't stay at this hotel.2015-07-25"
"The hotel room was fine but overpriced. The wireless Internet connection was slow. Breakfast was terrible, not even minimal. I went to McDonald's.2016-02-07"
"The hotel room was clean and quiet; everyone slept well. Don't expect a good breakfast.2022-09-12"
"The room was spacious and clean, and we used the seating area to visit with family and friends. We had adjoining rooms, but the lock was broken and the door wouldn't open. Nice breakfast with many options. We'll definitely stay at this hotel again.2018-05-07"
"A pleasant experience. Stay at this motel.2016-04-03"
"Convenient to NIU. Good rates. We had a quiet night despite being in a room right off the lobby. The room was just fine, but the lighting could've been better. Average breakfast.2015-10-19"
Cheap, smoke-free hotel near University of Northern Iowa
5 miles southwest of Waterloo Airport
No swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 pets per room - $15 per night fee for each pet. - Jan 2021 < Less
"The rates were cheap, but the room smelled like a 100-year-old ashtray. I had to get air freshener. The carpet looked old, and there was a hole in the wall covered up by sheetrock.2017-04-24"
"The motel was pleasant and clean, and the employees were nice and helpful.2017-03-27"
"The motel was affordable, but not worth the price. The room was dirty; I found an old food wrapper on the floor. Only one room key worked. The toilet wouldn't flush. The shower was dirty, the water was cold, and the faucet dripped. Don't stay here.2016-12-20"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the room was well laid out.2020-09-06"
"A wonderful hotel stay. The room was clean and nicely decorated, and I loved the bedding and pillows. Good coffee and food. Definitely stay here.2015-11-10"
"Everything about our hotel stay was fine except we didn't get enough towels, and the pool room was cold.2016-05-06"
"The hotel room was dirty. There was hair in the bed and all over the bathroom, and there was no hot water for showers. Stay somewhere else.2016-02-27"
"I was unhappy that the staff was unwilling to help. The elevators took way too long, and there was no option to take the stairs to our floor. Parking was inconvenient. Choose another hotel.2016-02-23"
"The room was clean and had lots of electrical outlets. The hotel clerk was friendly. I'd definitely stay here again.2022-08-14"
"The hotel was off the beaten path from the highway, and the rates seemed a bit high, but it was worth a stay. It was nice and clean, and all the employees were helpful and friendly.2020-07-16"
"The hotel was clean, nicely furnished, and handicap-accessible. All the employees were polite. Stay here.2016-10-10"
"The entire motel smelled wonderful. Our room was large, and the check-in clerk was polite and funny. Nice place; we'd definitely stay again.2015-11-05"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Crossroads Mall
4 floors, 101 rooms and suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $75 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $50 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Dec 2022 < Less
"The room had a nasty odor, but the staff was willing to try to fix the issue. The AC was leaking onto the carpet by the window. Choose another hotel.2021-06-28"
"I had an excellent stay at this hotel.2020-12-06"
"Everything went well. The hotel wasn't located in the most scenic area, but there were lots of fast-food restaurants in the area. 2020-08-03"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Crossroads Mall
4 floors, 72 suites
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 50 pounds only, 2 dogs per suite - $50 per stay fee for each dog + $5 per night fee for each dog. - Jan 2021 < Less
"Close to lots of stores and restaurants. Everything was clean, and the hotel staff was friendly. I'll stay again.2016-05-11"
"The hotel was next to a mall, but set back and very quiet. Good value. Clean room with a fridge and microwave, and the beds were comfortable. Easy check-in, and the staff was friendly. The pool was small, but heated and adequate for our needs. Good breakfast. We'd definitely stay again.2015-09-15"
"We had an enjoyable experience. The carpet looked somewhat worn and the main floor smelled like smoke, but the hotel was clean. Big bathroom with a nicely tiled walk-in shower. 2017-03-19"
"The room was clean and comfortable. Nice employees, pool, restaurants, and casino. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel.2015-11-15"
"The hotel staff was polite and responsive. I'll stay again.2015-07-09"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
