affordable luxury accommodations
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Waterloo on the banks of the Cedar River, the Ramada Hotel & Convention Center is the finest full-service hotel in the Cedar Valley. Whether traveling to Cedar Falls or Waterloo for business or pleasure, our 228 room hotel with two-room suites, Executive Level business rooms, and standard guest rooms offer affordable accommodations. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet is provided throughout the hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is available at the Red River Restaurant and Lounge, featuring our Award Winning applewood smoked barbecue. Enjoy a cocktail at the Red River Lounge, take a swim in our spacious indoor pool, or relax in the whirlpool.
There is no shortage of options when staying at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa.
With so many activities and attractions in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area, the Ramada Hotel & Convention Center is the area’s preferred hotel destination. The Ramada Hotel is conveniently attached by skywalk to the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center with more than 40,000 square feet of banquet and meeting speace. Within blocks from Young Arena, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Iowa Veteran's Museum and the Grout Museum.
Several unique restaurants, attractions, and entertainment venues all within walking distance, makes Downtown Waterloo your ideal destination.
Our friendly staff will welcome you with a smile that will make you feel at home the moment you arrive.


