"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"
"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"
"Good value. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. We had to shove hard against our room door to lock it, but that was the only problem. I'd stay here again.2016-12-30"
"The check-in clerk was professional and helpful with dining suggestions. We left a pair of swim trunks behind and called to pick them up; when we did, they'd been washed and dried. Stay at this hotel.2016-07-11"
"The hotel was reasonably priced, and the room was clean. Good mattress and nice shower.2017-08-22"
"Great place to stay. You can't go wrong at this hotel.2016-10-12"
"Great hotel and reasonable rates. The beds and pillows were comfortable, and breakfast was good. Stay here.2015-09-11"
"My whirlpool suite was great. Enjoyed the hotel pool and whirlpool, but I wasn't impressed with breakfast. Needed real eggs and an extra waffle maker.2015-08-13"
"Nice motel. Our room with a whirlpool tub was clean and user-friendly. The Internet connection kept dropping, and the login was painful. Amazing service, though.2015-04-21"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Crossroads Mall
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- 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"
"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"
"Worth the price. The hotel initially looked great, but parking was difficult. There was hair in the bathroom. Unsupervised kids in the pool and running in the halls late at night were a problem. Fabulous food and service at the bar.2015-10-19"
"This is definitely a pet-friendly hotel. I'd recommend it to anyone traveling with pets. All the employees were friendly and did everything they could to make the stay pleasant.2015-04-21"
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
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- 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 motel was a bit run-down, but the staff was helpful and professional.2016-12-06"
"I had a non-smoking motel room, but it smelled like smoke and had cigarette burns. You get what you pay for.2016-02-25"
"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"
"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"
"The motel room was clean and quiet. Great check-in. Good place to stay.2015-07-18"
"Good motel overall. Couldn't lock the bathroom door, and I never got fresh towels during my 2-day stay. The check-in clerk wasn't the friendliest person. But stay here, it's not a dump.2015-07-14"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"Great room. Good, complete breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel.2015-11-23"
"The hotel was undergoing renovation, but the room was lovely and comfortable. Great staff. Parking was a bit of an issue due to the renovations.2015-07-28"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
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.
