Black Hawk Hotel & Motor Inn

I’ve stayed here at least 10 times, including at Christmas and during Sturgis Falls Days, whenever I come to visit family in Cedar Falls. Having grown up in Cedar Falls I also have a nostalgic connection to this place, and its location on my hometown Main Street. Black Hawk Hotel and Cup of Joe across the street are my favorite local businesses. The rooms are fabulous, filled with interesting antiques, as well as modern amenities like flatscreen televisions and refrigerators. Every room is a bit different, but most of them have high ceilings, seating areas, interesting art, and comfortable bedding. The lobby is also filled with interesting antiques and artifacts. There is free wi-​fi, a computer room with a printer, even a tiny workout room. It’s just a charming place, and everyone here is nice as can be.
I recommend skipping the breakfast (served next door at Soho, which I would also avoid) and have coffee across the street at Cup of Joe and breakfast (and lunch, and pie) at Maid-​Rite a couple of blocks away. Do visit the Stuffed Olive martini bar for a drink, but don’t try to charge your drinks to your room, as there is a large service charge for doing so. Other than that, I love everything about this place.

You know you’ve found a great spot to stay when the hotel staff gives you a larger room for the same price «just because it was open». Although the gentleman who assisted us with check-​in was a little quirky (think April Ludgate-​style enthusiasm), he was informative, in a droning sort of way. The woman assisting me on the phone also helped arrange an early check-​in at no additional cost, which was invaluable in helping me prepare for the wedding I was attending.
Our room was truly lovely, with a king sized bed and a three-​room suite. The details in the rooms are great; (slightly crooked, which I found charming) high ceilings, wooden wardrobes and vanity, and marble shower with soaking tub. A small rubber ducky greeted us on the edge of the bathtub, along with some thoughtful bath salts and exceptionally fluffy towels.
One strange thing — when checking in, we were offered breakfast, which my friend and I opted not to receive, which seemed to surprise the staffer assisting us. It made us wonder whether breakfast was included in the room fee, but we never returned to ask the question. Something to consider for future visits, perhaps?
I could go on and on about how much I love Main Street Cedar Falls, but since this deals exclusively with the hotel, I’ll just say that it is perfectly suited to its location; clean, appealing, and thoughtful, with loads of character and convenient surroundings.

I’ve been staying here for a few years now and I wish there was one in every city I travel to. Restored building on adorable Main St. in Cedar Falls, IA where every room is a tad different. They have photos and floor plans of each room on their website, so you can pick out exactly what you want. I’ve always had exceptional service from the staff and for a frequent traveler with very high standards, the place is always very clean and comfortable. And it doesn’t hurt that there is a martini bar downstairs:)