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2.0 of 5
3052 Marnie Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Howard Johnson Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Ranked #4 of 15 hotels in Waterloo
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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8 reviews from our community

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Iowa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Smoke full room in a smoke free hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2009
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person found this review helpful

Our room smelled of smoke as soon as we walked in and gave one of us a severe headache! The coffee pot pieces in the room did not fit together. The whole place needs a make over. We booked through expedia at one price and were charged a higher priced by the hotel. We talked to management about this and were promised a refund. This took a lot of reminding before we finally saw it. Don't stay at this hotel! It's terrible!

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“selected for the location. adequate but needs updates.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2009
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person found this review helpful

This hotel was slightly cheaper than others I looked at in Waterloo ($10-$20) but wasn't worth the discount. It is in need of updates - seemed dowdy and dingy. Staff was pleasant. Complimentary breakfast the next morning was adequate.

  • Stayed June 2008, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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chicago
1 review
“terrible”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2007

Terrible room. Old, used and dingy. I got stuck here because ogf no rooms at Hampton Inn.

  • Liked — That I stayed only one night
  • Disliked — the old TV that barely worked
  • Stayed September 2007, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Iowa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Comfortable & friendly hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2006

My family & I stayed here and had a really nice time. The kids enjoyed the pool & we enjoyed the relaxed, quiet atmosphere! The staff is very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a good stay.

  • Stayed May 2006
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Dodge, Iowa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“only for partiers”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2004
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My family was in a room right next to the pool. We heard people partying there all night. The next day when we went to swim the pool was closed because it apparently got trashed. We had very disappointed children. Management unapologetic and would not give us any sort of refund even though we could not use the main amenity. Also, they did not transport anywhere else to swim like hotels do when their own pool is closed.

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Address: 3052 Marnie Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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